The Hopper Reviews

18/06/2026

Episode 4 explores alcohol free beer, Explained in 60 Seconds...

Wise Bartender Nirvana Brewery BRULO UNLTD. Crafty Devil Brewing Company Dirwest

What is Alcohol Free beer?In this quick Beer Explained In 60 Seco...

17/06/2026

Watch the 3rd episode in my new "Beer Explained in 60 Seconds" series, over on my YouTube channel .

This episode asks and answers "What Is Stout?"

What is a stout?In this Beer Explained In 60 Seconds video, The H...

17/06/2026

Craft beer doesn't have one global definition, but it usually refers to smaller breweries that focus on flavour, quality and creativity.

What is craft beer?In this quick Beer Explained In 60 Seconds vid...

16/06/2026

The latest blog post explains some of the abbreviations used in Craft Beer that some people use, without knowing exactly what they mean! Take a look:

Ever stood in a bottle shop staring at a can covered in terms like DDH, NEIPA, Cryo Hops and IBU, wondering if you've accidentally picked up a chemistry textbook? You're not alone. Craft beer has developed its own language over the years, and some breweries seem determined to fit as many confusing a...

15/06/2026

Part 1 of my "Beer Explained in 60 Seconds" series has gone live. The series starts with Lager explained.

This is a new series of quick explainer videos which will be live every weekday at 1200 for the next month, for testing.

What is a lager?In this quick Beer Explained In 60 Seconds video,...

12/06/2026

Carling Black Label is back, and apparently it's a premium British lager now.

I bought a twelve pack from Tesco because that was all they had, and to be fair, the can design is excellent. Looks smart. Looks nostalgic. Looks like it might actually be something a bit special.

Then I poured it.

It looked like Carling.

It smelled like Carling.

And, tragically, it tasted like Carling.

So is this a proper comeback, or has someone just cloned fizzy arse water and put it in a better outfit?

Have you tried it yet? What did you think?

Carling Black Label is back, and apparently it's now a premium Brit...

11/06/2026

Canned vs Bottled Beer: Which Is Actually Better?

Check out the Blog:
https://www.barrybeerreviewer.co.uk/post/canned-vs-bottled-beer

Are cans really better than bottles? Discover why green bottles can make beer taste skunky, how cans protect freshness, and which packaging is actually best for your beer.

10/06/2026

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09/06/2026

🍻 STOP PAYING FULL PRICE FOR BEER! 🍻

I've spent months hunting down brewery discounts, Alcohol Free deals, craft beer offers, brewing machine savings, glassware discounts and more, and I've finally put them all in one place.

👇 Check out the new Beer Discounts page:

https://www.barrybeerreviewer.co.uk/beer-discounts

You'll currently find deals from:
✅ Nirvana Brewery
✅ Wise Bartender
✅ Brewser
✅ Mid Strength Drinks
✅ Four Priests Brewery
✅ First Glass Designs
✅ Wookey Brewing Co.
✅ IGulu Home Brewing
✅ Dubby Energy Drinks
✅ PerfectDraft UK..and more being added all the time.

If you're buying beer anyway, you might as well save a few quid while helping support The Hopper Reviews at the same time.

Whether you're into craft beer, Alcohol Free beer, home brewing, personalised glassware, beer gadgets, or just enjoy a bargain, there's probably something there for you.

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09/06/2026

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