London Brewing Company

London Brewing Company It wasn’t until July last year that I became aware of the London…

Beer temperature and its impact on food

While cask ale is served at cellar temperature, the majority of keg beers are typically enjoyed…

The lost pubs of Edgware

If you walk around Edgware town centre, you will be hard pressed to find any pubs,…

Book Review – Ale City: St Albans’ Beer History and Remarkable Pubs

‘You can drink deep of the history of St. Albans’; so begins Roger Protz’s excellent book,…

Book News – Porter and Stout: A Complete History

Just to remind readers, Martyn’s last work, Porter and Stout: A Complete History, is now available.…

Idle moments – October / November 2025

And hello again from the Idle Moments team (i.e. me).  I apologise that this intro is…

Book News – The Good Beer Guide 2026

The latest iteration of CAMRA’s flagship publication was due to be published on 24 September.  This,…

Tribute – Nik Milo

I am sad to report the death of Nik Milo, who many east London readers will…

Tribute – Peter Needle

Members of CAMRA’s East London and City branch and Pig’s Ear Beer Festival organisers were saddened…