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![Berlin’s got some absolutely amazing bars, and although we were only there long enough to sample a mere handful, we felt right at home at Bar Mama in the Neukölln district as soon as […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bar-mama-berlin-02-115x115.jpg "My favourite Berlin bar – Bar Mama, Hobrechtstraße 61 12047 Berlin")
My favourite Berlin bar – Bar Mama, Hobrechtstraße 61 12047 Berlin
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 2, 2014 | No CommentsBerlin’s got some absolutely amazing bars, and although we were only there long enough to sample a mere handful, we felt right at home at Bar Mama in the Neukölln district as soon as […] -
![There was an almighty party going on in Brixton last Friday as three new Brixton Buzz beers were launched, with a live show by the fabulous Mrs Mills Experience, and two […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brixton-beer-scribes-kaff-04-115x115.jpg "Brixton Buzz beer sells out in 52 minutes at Kaff launch, with big Prince Albert after party, Sept 27th, 2013")
Brixton Buzz beer sells out in 52 minutes at Kaff launch, with big Prince Albert after party, Sept 27th, 2013
Posted on Thursday, Oct 3, 2013 | No CommentsThere was an almighty party going on in Brixton last Friday as three new Brixton Buzz beers were launched, with a live show by the fabulous Mrs Mills Experience, and two […] -
Brixton Buzz and urban75 launch three new beers for Brixton on the 27th Sept – and you’re all invited!
Posted on Monday, Sep 16, 2013 | No CommentsI’m really excited to be involved in this new local brewing project, which is the result of a collaboration between BrixtonBuzz.com, urban75 and the London Beer Lab. -
![Last night, the Brixton Beer Company launched their Prima Donna ale, a delightful brew made from hops grown in and around Brixton and brewed in the Florence Pub. Naturally, I was there to […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/prima-donna-brixton-beer-115x115.jpg "Brixton Beer debuts at the East Dulwich Beer Festival, south London")
Brixton Beer debuts at the East Dulwich Beer Festival, south London
Posted on Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 | No CommentsLast night, the Brixton Beer Company launched their Prima Donna ale, a delightful brew made from hops grown in and around Brixton and brewed in the Florence Pub. Naturally, I was there to […] -
![It used to be quite a challenge tracking down a well stocked real ale bar around Brixton, but Brixtonites are becoming positively spoiled these days, with the opening of a second real-ale bar, the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/craft-beer-brixton-review-115x115.jpg "The Craft Beer Company Bar, Brixton Station Road, Brixton – review")
The Craft Beer Company Bar, Brixton Station Road, Brixton – review
Posted on Monday, Oct 1, 2012 | 8 CommentsIt used to be quite a challenge tracking down a well stocked real ale bar around Brixton, but Brixtonites are becoming positively spoiled these days, with the opening of a second real-ale bar, the […] -
Great welcoming sites of Cardiff #1. The Brains tower
Posted on Friday, Sep 7, 2012 | 3 CommentsStepping off the London train, there’s not many sights more welcoming than the dreamy vision of the Brains brewery tower, manfully thrusting into the Cardiff sky above the railway station. -
![I loved the look of the pub in the preview I posted on Wednesday, and last night I went along to the full opening of the Crown & Anchor, a fab […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/crown-and-anchor-brixton-37-115x115.jpg "Crown & Anchor launches in a real ale frenzy, Brixton Road, Brixton")
Crown & Anchor launches in a real ale frenzy, Brixton Road, Brixton
Posted on Friday, Apr 20, 2012 | 1 CommentI loved the look of the pub in the preview I posted on Wednesday, and last night I went along to the full opening of the Crown & Anchor, a fab […] -
![There’s a new real ale bar coming to Brixton – and I was lucky enough to be invited for a pre-opening preview (and to try out some of the delicious beers and ciders […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/crown-brixton-115x115.jpg "The Crown and Anchor, 246 Brixton Road, SW9 – a new real ale bar for Brixton")
The Crown and Anchor, 246 Brixton Road, SW9 – a new real ale bar for Brixton
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012 | 10 CommentsThere’s a new real ale bar coming to Brixton – and I was lucky enough to be invited for a pre-opening preview (and to try out some of the delicious beers and ciders […] -
A tribute to the true taste of Wales: Brains SA (‘Skull Attack’)
Posted on Thursday, Mar 1, 2012 | 3 CommentsSeeing as it’s St David’s Day today, it seems appropriate to pay tribute to the Welsh Drink Of The Gods, otherwise known as Brains SA. -
![Let us commemorate October 17, 1814: the London Beer Flood. Close to where Centre Point now stands on Tottenham Court Road, was the Meux and Company Brewery (aka the Horseshoe […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "The London Beer Flood Of 1814")
The London Beer Flood Of 1814
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 | No CommentsLet us commemorate October 17, 1814: the London Beer Flood. Close to where Centre Point now stands on Tottenham Court Road, was the Meux and Company Brewery (aka the Horseshoe […] -
The last beer…
Posted on Saturday, Dec 4, 2004 | No CommentsThat last beer… It’s late. I’m having a good time watching The Actionettes at the excellent, ‘How Does It Feel To Be Loved” club night in Brixton. I’m about as […]