Category Archives: Book and Beer

Book: The Black Hawks Author: David Wragg Publisher: HarperVoyager Published: 2019 The plot of this book is basic and bold in equal measure. Chel is oathbound to fulfil a role he’d really rather not and when things go tits up in the castle he resides in he spots a golden opportunity to be released from his oath. AllContinue reading “The Black Hawks v Budweiser Zero”

Beer: Ghost Ship Brewery: Adnams Style: Citrus Pale Ale Strength: 0.5% This isn’t the first time I’ve had a Ghost Ship. They’ve been a pretty easy to find low alcohol option for a while now and for good reason. It is an eminently drinkable beer that properly tastes like a beer. The flavour of the Citra hops comes through asContinue reading “Perdido Street Station v Ghost Ship”

Beer: Pine Trail Style: Pale Ale Brewery: Big Drop Brewing Company Strength: 0.5% First thing I noticed about this one was how strong the hoppy and bitter taste was. That’s a proper beery flavour, which I don’t think I’ve really experienced much in AF beers. It still suffers a little from wateriness but that’s a minimal concern here because ofContinue reading “The Dragon Bone Chair v Pine Trail”

Book: Assassin’s Apprentice Author: Robin Hobb Publisher: HarperVoyager Published: 1995 I’ve seen a sort of mini-renaissance for the Realm Of The Elderlings recently among fantasy booktubers. On the one hand that is great but on the other I can’t help but feel like they are almost must-reads for anyone wishing to truly offer any insight into the genre. Hobb is oneContinue reading “Assassin’s Apprentice v Eternal Waves”

Book: Dawnthief Author: James Barclay Publisher: Gollancz Published: 1999 TBT to a book I probably read as far back the mid-00s, which to some might not sound like long ago but to others will feel like aeons.  Dawnthief is the 1st book in the Chronicles of the Raven. The Raven are a mercenary band in the war-tornContinue reading “Dawnthief v Galactic”

Beer: Full Fathom 5 Style: Coconut & Coffee Porter Brewery: North Brewing Company Strength: 6.5% abv. I didn’t really get any coffee & only a hint of coconut, but that’s not a problem as the beer is delicious regardless. Ticks all the boxes for a cracking porter. Deep smokey flavour complemented by a sweet tinge on theContinue reading “A Time of Dread v Full Fathom 5”

Book: Game of Thrones Author: George RR Martin There is not a lot that needs to be said about Game of Thrones if you like fantasy. Whether you’ve read the book or not, the chances are good that you’ve at least heard of the TV show and have some idea of what happens. All thatContinue reading “Game of Thrones v Naughty & Nice”