Did you know that Northern Ireland is one of the toughest places in western Europe to open a new pub or start a microbrewery? However, despite restrictions and archaic laws, some of which date back mo

Across the country, small producers are rediscovering the ancient art of fermentation, with delicious results. Tom Howells samples British-made kefir, kombucha, kraut and more

It’s 2013 and my best friend Clare and I are midway through one of our regular, booze-soaked weekends. We’re celebrating my 33rd birthday – the perfect excuse to really go for it. The fact that it’s S

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AG Barr can trace its roots to 1875, when founder Robert Barr started producing and selling aerated waters from a small factory in Falkirk. “Iron Brew” was launched in 1901 and grew steadily over the

Henry Jeffreys takes a fresh look at much-maligned Germany