Pilsner is widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world and this quick guide tells you why The year was 1842 and the place was Plzeň (aka Pilsen), an industrial town some 94km (58 miles) southwest of Prague in Czechia. It is said that in this town Josef Groll created the very first batch of golden and …

Craft beer is taking the world by storm, but what actually differentiates a craft beer from a normal one? The craft beer revolution came about a decade ago, during the time when we, the consumers, were increasingly interested in knowing where our food comes from and how our clothes are made and so on. We were growing tired of homogenised …

Bogota is a city of fascinating contrasts where you’ll discover juxtaposing architecture, a diverse population and cuisine as varied as its culture Approaching the 500th year since its foundation, Bogota has remained Colombia’s capital city since the country declared its independence from colonial Spain in 1810. But despite the separation, Spanish influence on Colombian cuisine prevailed. Over time, this influence …

From steamy street stalls to sophisticated Michelin-starred restaurants, Bangkok is every foodie’s dream Thai cuisine has made a name for itself around the world – and despite any attempts to replicate the intricate flavours or specific seasoning, the most authentic Thai cuisine can only be found in Thailand. While rural Thailand focuses on more unique and interesting ingredients, you’ll find …

A trendy cultural hub that brings depth and diversity in its cuisine, San Francisco is of the culinary capitals of America, here are 10 things you can’t miss San Francisco is considered the tech capital of America – drawing people with different cultures and backgrounds from across the world into a vibrant, global city. So it’s no surprise that there’s …

The days of pub food being greasy fish and chips are long past. Here are 10 gastro pubs that’ll have you wondering why you ever bothered going to a restaurant. The best London pubs are no longer just places to meet with friends after work for a drink. They have become award-winning eating destinations and experiences in their own right. …

We all like a pint or two of craft beer at the end of a long day or to end the week, but if someone asked how they’re made would you be able to answer? Here’s our guide to the more unusual, but now widely available, craft beer styles in pubs and bars. Buying a pint of beer in your …

Celebrating the International Beer Day (August 3), we put together the 9 best ways to enjoy a nice cold brew in California in 2018 1. Visit a local brewery in San Diego California’s number one beer county, San Diego is home to over 150 operational brew houses loved by residents and visitors alike. Located in the heart of Little Italy, …

For exotic dishes paired with refreshing craft beers, East West Brewing Co. is the best guide to eat and drink well in Vietnam’s capital city First-time visitors to Ho Chi Minh City are often overwhelmed by the sheer energy and variety of food and drink on offer. For foodies and beer-loving souls, the city’s burgeoning craft beer scene lends further …

Escaping the beery weekends of Prague, Judith Baker discovers the charms of bars and breweries in the eastern Bohemian town of Pardubice

Whether you’re an Oktoberfest diehard or have yet to lift your first masskrug, there will come a time when you want to relax. Andrew Eames gets away from it all

How do you find your way through the thousands of beers on the shelves? Rupert Ponsonby has the definitive guide to modern (and ancient) beer

Robin Brown, worldtravelguide.net’s managing director and a serious beer aficionado, gives us his Top Ten from the tasting

From hoppy lagers to exotic fruit beers via IPA, stout and brown ale, Adam Lechmere recommends the finest brews going

If you thought craft beer was a western thing, you’re missing out. Mark Dredge discovers the best bars from Chiang Mai to Yangon

When people outside of America think of American beer, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Budweiser, or Miller Lite. If you hear someone saying ‘Jubelale by Deschutes Brewery’, you know you have met a diehard craft beer fan. Perhaps getting tired of the homogenised Bud and Miller (we wonder why!), a handful of Americans started to brew …

It was the small brewers dotted around the Bay area of San Francisco that can claim to have kickstarted the craft beer movement that is now sweeping not just the US, but the world. Many have now evolved to open up bars and restaurants and here’s our selection of some of the most happening places in the city. 21st Amendment …

On paper it sounds the perfect idea. Combining our love for marmalade and beer in what brewer, Innis & Gunn claims is a world’s first spreadable beer. That traditional hangover cure, the hair of the dog, can sometimes be a tad difficult to stomach. But now a Scottish brewer has come up with the ideal solution; a spreadable beer that …

Beers made with a conscience are attracting interest from beer fans who are looking for brands that stand for something as well as being refreshing to drink. We all love a nice cold beer.  But it is not the most environmentally friendly of products. From the national and global distribution, to generating the electricity needed to fuel the modern brewing …

The Beer Awards is a brand new beer competition, with the simple aim of recognizing excellence in beer production in order to help everyone discover, explore and enjoy quality beers. With the explosion of new breweries opening their doors all around the world, The Beer Awards’ aim is to highlight exceptional beers using The IWSC Group’s rigorous judging method in …

The NYC Craft Beer Festival sees over 70 breweries from across the country showcase their finest brews at 3 seasonal events each year, allowing consumers to experience top shelf craft brewing at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City. While at the event, revelers can enjoy not only fine craft beers and dining, but several informative seminars from leaders …

It is Ireland’s biggest beer export known and drunk all over the world. Here are just some of the reasons why it has become such an iconic – and well loved – global drinks brand. IT’S LOVED THE WORLD OVER Guinness really is loved the world over with pints being served in the most remote, distant parts of the world. …

Dating back to 1828 Fuller’s offers a unique trip back through history for beer lovers to discover at its original Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, west London. It is not just its own PR that can claim Fuller’s Griffin Brewery is a special place. Britain’s last remaining family-owned brewer has been making beer for over 160 years with pints of its …

The use of hops in brewing is still relatively new when you consider people have been drinking beer for 7,000 years but only using hops for the last 1,200. The idea of making beer without hops might seem strange to our modern ways, but if you were ordering the equivalent of a pint more than a 1,000 years or so …