In last month’s Beer Matters, I promised to make a special effort to break with tradition and try some of the paler offerings on Sheffield’s handpumps. The recent spell of decent weather has made it easier to do just that, with the golden ales, IPAs and wheat beers perfectly complimenting the longer, warmer days. How … Continue reading Dom’s Casks of the Month →

Since the last time I wrote this column, we’ve been treated to a range of beer-focused events across Sheffield, not least Sheffield Beer Week, which once again was a great success. The various festivals and events have given me the opportunity to try a whole range of new and interesting beers from around the country … Continue reading Dom’s Casks of the Month →

The last few weeks have been especially busy for me, so I’ve not had as much time as usual to explore the pubs of Sheffield and try out all the delicious cask beers on offer. That said, when I have had the chance to sample an ale or two, they have all been up to … Continue reading Dom’s Casks of the Month →

After just about making it through Dry January, it’s been good to get back into the swing of things. The real ales on offer around Sheffield seem to have gone all exotic during my month off; since I’ve started drinking again, I’ve had beers with mint, salted caramel, mangoes, pork scratchings, raspberries and more. Some … Continue reading Dom’s Casks of the Month →

It seems like a long time since I last wrote this column; Beer Matters‘ hiatus for Christmas has given me twice as long as usual to find the finest cask ales on offer around the pubs of Sheffield. As always, there was a fantastic variety on offer and it was especially difficult to narrow it … Continue reading Dom’s Casks of the Month →

As promised, this month I am bringing you three of my favourite cask ales from the recent Steel City Beer & Cider festival. I’m sure anybody who managed to make it down to Kelham Island will agree that it was a fantastic event, and the beer choice available was first-class, as ever. Here are my … Continue reading Dom’s Casks of the Month →

I’ve tried so many good real ales at the fine establishments of the Steel City this month that it was very difficult to pick just three! Like last month, my top three all come from breweries based in and around Sheffield, which goes to show the consistent quality of the local real ale scene. Here … Continue reading Dom’s Casks of the Month →

Well, it’s been another fine month for real ale around Sheffield! This time, all three featured beers come from local brewers, showcasing what a great selection we have around the Steel City. Here they are, in no particular order: What: Cold Conscience (4.5%) – Abbeydale (Sheffield) Where: Head of Steam This mango and lychee pale … Continue reading Dom’s Casks of the Month →