Join me on my journey starting as a humble craft beer novice exploring the Cambridge craft beer scene. I will be searching for everything craft beer related in Cambridgeshire..and sharing what I learn on my adventure!
- The Price Regent – Regent Street
After a very flat and uninspiring meal at Cuba Libre for mother’s day, we decided to pop in to the Prince Regent for a couple of pints. I used to drink here all the time but it has been a couple … Continue reading The Price Regent – Regent Street - Pastore Brewing & Blending – Waterbeach
Pastore (pas-tor-ray) is a Cambridgeshire based brewery which specialises in mixed-fermentation sours. The name ‘Pastore’ is Italian for ‘Shepard’ which was chosen to highlight their English and Italian routes. Located in my home town of Waterbeach, Pastore Brewery has been a … Continue reading Pastore Brewing & Blending – Waterbeach - Tap takeover: Mad Squirrel @ The Live & Let Live
I managed to kill two birds with one stone this afternoon by visiting a pub I have been itching to visit for years, The Live And Let Live on Mawson Road (just off Mill Road). I can honestly say that I … Continue reading Tap takeover: Mad Squirrel @ The Live & Let Live - Baron Brewery – Hertfordshire
Now, I know this is the Cambridge Foodies and technically Baron Brewery is located in Hertfordshire but after popping into The Filling Station the other day, I was recommended them by the team. I can never say no to their recommendations … Continue reading Baron Brewery – Hertfordshire - Thirsty – Chesterton Rd
I’ve only gone and made it! Thirsty is one of the most popular places for craft beer on the Craft Beer In Cambridgeshire group. Unfortunately, if you don’t live in Cambridge, it can be quite a challenge to get too. So … Continue reading Thirsty – Chesterton Rd - BrewBoard takes over Green Street.
- The Bank – Willingham
It’s been a long time coming but I’ve finally managed to visit The Bank in Willingham. I drive past this micropub several times a week, so I was disappointed in myself for not visiting sooner. The Bank has always fascinated me, … Continue reading The Bank – Willingham - Calverly Brewery – Hooper Street
I have heard quite a bit of noise about the Calverly Brewery in the Craft Beer In Cambridgeshire Facebook group over the past few months. So naturally, I had to pop by Hooper Street to see what all the fuss was … Continue reading Calverly Brewery – Hooper Street - Oktoberfest @ The Filling Station 🇩🇪
For those of you who aren’t already aware, The Filling Station has taken the Cambridgeshire craft beer scene by storm. By offering sustainable, high quality, and locally made craft beer which you are able to take away and drink in your … Continue reading Oktoberfest @ The Filling Station 🇩🇪 - Drayman’s Son – Ely
It’s been a long time coming but I’m finally back at Drayman’s Son micropub in Ely. Owned by the team from the Three Blind Mice Brewery, this is one of the hidden gems of craft beer in Ely. You can easily … Continue reading Drayman’s Son – Ely - The Swoop Retail Taproom – Beer Masterclass
I was joined by Samuel from Be Social Cambridge who was kind enough to invite me to a craft beer tasting experience at The Swoop Tap Room on Green Street. I had never been to The Swoop before but I have … Continue reading The Swoop Retail Taproom – Beer Masterclass - The Pint Shop 🇬🇧
You’d be forgiven for thinking The Pint Shop is all about the beer. It is, after all, where this little gem in the heart of Cambridge gets its name. There is however, a great selection of food on offer too. This … Continue reading The Pint Shop 🇬🇧 - Sutton Beer Festival
It was that time of year again. The Sutton Beer Festival takes over St Andrews church and sets up a selection of craft beers, ales, and ciders for the village to enjoy. I always get excited when the Sutton beer festival … Continue reading Sutton Beer Festival - Brewboard taproom – Harston
After discovering my new favourite beer while visiting The Orator in Cambridge the other week, I have not been able to stop thinking about Beasticus by the Brewboard brewery. Beasticus is a New England IPA. I absolutely love its floral and … Continue reading Brewboard taproom – Harston - Beer Battle #2 – Staropramen (UK) VS Staropramen (Cz)
Aaaaaaaand we’re back! I had a message pop up from the good people at Revl the other day informing me that they have just got some imported Staropramen in stock – straight from the city of Prague! Being a huge fan … Continue reading Beer Battle #2 – Staropramen (UK) VS Staropramen (Cz) - 3 @ 3 – Ely
I was mooching around Ely market with the wife on a gorgeous spring afternoon when I spotted this glorious sign. 3 @ 3 is well known by the locals for being one of the best places to spend a hot summers … Continue reading 3 @ 3 – Ely - The Filling Station – A new (sustainable) way of drinking craft beer! – St Ives.
The Filling Station is a place which has been discussed a lot on the Craft Beer In Cambridge group. Located in St Ives, I had ear marked it as somewhere I wanted to visit based purely on the hype alone, but … Continue reading The Filling Station – A new (sustainable) way of drinking craft beer! – St Ives. - Craft Beer from Little Downham (Ely) – Three Blind Mice
While visiting the Pigcasso food van in Haddenham this evening we discovered a locally made New England IPA by the Three Blind Mice brewery. Three Blind Mice are located in Little Downham just off Ely, so naturally I had to give … Continue reading Craft Beer from Little Downham (Ely) – Three Blind Mice - Bacchanalia – Mill Road
Nothing screams Mill Road like swinging by Bacchanalia. This small and quirky alcohol specialist has been going since I can remember and is well known by those within the know for selling a wide range of high quality alcoholic beverages. Hiding … Continue reading Bacchanalia – Mill Road - Brewboard spotted at The Orator
During a night out with the family recently, I came across a new(ish) bar in Cambridge called The Orator. Located on Round Church Street in the historic Cambridge Student Union Society, The Orator offers a sleek and classy drinking experience with … Continue reading Brewboard spotted at The Orator - The Blue Moon – Norfolk Street
Boy, its been a long time since I was last here! Back in the days this was known as The Man On The Moon and was a popular gig venue well known for its trashy feel and under age drinking. That … Continue reading The Blue Moon – Norfolk Street - Dinky Drinky Box – Toesland
It didn’t take me long to plough through my craft beers from Highlands of Bluntisham and now I had completely run dry. I thoroughly enjoyed my entry level craft beers such as Burnt Mill and other quality beers like the gorgeous … Continue reading Dinky Drinky Box – Toesland - Beer Battle #1 – Staropramen Unfiltered (Cz) VS Staropramen (UK)
I had a post pop up on the Czech Beer Fan Club the other day saying there was a limited edition unfiltered Staropramen available online through Revl. Being a huge fan of Czech beer myself, I had to get in there … Continue reading Beer Battle #1 – Staropramen Unfiltered (Cz) VS Staropramen (UK) - Highlands of Bluntisham
What an absolute result! Living in the fens, I had long accepted that I was going to have to drive all the way into Cambridge for craft beer or spend my entire life ordering it from the internet. Thanks to the … Continue reading Highlands of Bluntisham - Sorrento Hotel
Craft Beer member Andrea found a nice hidden gem on Cherry Hinton Road recently. Italian craft beer at Tradizioni, which is the restaurant at the Sorrento Hotel. I don’t hear much on Italian craft beer, so this must be worth a … Continue reading Sorrento Hotel - Thirsty – Chesterton Road
Craft Beer Cambridge member Mark Phillips popped into Thirsty on Chesterton Road to pick up a few beers for NYE and found a couple of gems. “Popped into Thirsty to pick up a few beers for NYE, beer board and fridges … Continue reading Thirsty – Chesterton Road - Budvar Dark
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