From the Brew Kettle: Strandhase Pale Ale & Strandhase Lager

I have to admit: it has been a really long time since I wrote my last article about beer here. But instead of justifying this time span, I’d rather do something about it and publish another beer article. The journey leads me to a beach in Düsseldorf. The Stadtstrand (city beach) Düsseldorf, to be precise. Because there you can buy the Strandhase Pale Ale and the Strandhase Lager (Strandhase means as much as beach bunny), which are the names of today’s bottles. Read More

El Rayo Tequila – made for Tequila & Tonics

It’s been quite a while (almost 4 years) since I mentioned a Tequila & Tonic highball in my article about the Spiced TNT Cocktail (the Spiced TNT is basically nothing else but an upgraded version of this highball or long drink). At that time, Tequila and Mezcal was discussed everywhere as the new thing in the (European). And indeed Tequila and Mezcal have become more popular and even better known. Even if they did not become as popular as some expected, above all, the quality awareness has increased a lot. Read More