Picture capturing golden autumnal sunshine in a mug of beer topped with overflowing frothy foam. The steady thump and rhythm of an Oompah band, sausages, pretzels, and blue chequered flags – it’s time for Oktoberfest 2024!
This year, right here in the UK, we’re embracing our love for German lager with a tasty selection of Oktoberfest beer at The George pub, our brewery taproom, and at our sister pub, The Ragged Trousers from Friday, 20th of September.…
The definition of “light beer” differs slightly depending on who (or where) you ask. Here in the UK, light beer generally describes beer with a lower alcohol by volume (ABV), while in the U.S., light beer is marketed as beer with fewer calories. …
Dark beer refers to a broad category of beers that are dark in colour and have a rich flavour. Stouts, porters, and dark lagers are all different types of dark beer, yet each pint can impart entirely different notes and undertones.…
Is beer vegan-friendly? It’s a frequently asked question, but the answer isn’t as straightforward as expected. While most beers are vegan-friendly, some styles contain animal-derived ingredients like isinglass or gelatin, which are not suitable for vegans.
But what exactly is the difference between vegan and non-vegan beer?…
World Cocktail Day is celebrated on May 13th every year. In other words, it’s just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than raising a glass dedicated to the art of mixology while reading all about it?
World Cocktail Day is celebrated globally to honour the creativity and skill that’s poured into the art and craft of creating delicious cocktails.…
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve teamed up with The Sussex Arms, The Ragged Trousers, and the Tunbridge Wells Forum to bring you our exciting new app! Available to download for free on both iOS and Android devices, the Fonthill Collective app is your all-in-one ticket to exclusive offers, promotions, and occasional freebies across The George, The Ragged, The Sussex, and the Forum.…
From canned IPAs stocked in popular restaurants to guest beers appearing across British pubs, there’s no denying the continuing popularity of craft beer. But what is craft beer, exactly, and how do you differentiate between craft beer and regular beer?…
A standard keg in the UK contains 88 pints, though some specialist beers can come in smaller 53-pint kegs.
But what about a barrel? A butt? A hogshead? A firkin? Here at The George pub in Tunbridge Wells, we love answering all of your beer-related questions.…
We’re dedicating this post to the Gin Box, the cosiest cocktail bar in Tunbridge Wells! Based in the stables just next door to the George, our resident alchemists mix up a storm of tasty cocktails every Friday (5–11 pm) and Saturday (12–11 pm) under the glow of ambient lighting in a cosy setting that oozes charm.…
India Pale Ale, more commonly known as IPA beer, is a strong and hoppy type of pale ale that originated in 18th-century England. Despite its place of origin, IPAs had all but disappeared from pubs in England by the mid-20th century.…
Summer is almost over, which can only mean one thing: Local and Live 2023 is here! This year’s eagerly anticipated family-friendly celebration of local and grassroots music is set to begin at Calverley Grounds on the 25th of August from 5 pm, with a full, electrifying line-up of acts performing throughout the bank holiday weekend.…
Ale and lager are different styles of beer. While they share many similarities, their differences stem from the brewing process, and their historical origins. The main difference between ale and lager is that ale is fermented with top-fermenting yeast at warm temperatures, while lager is fermented with bottom-fermenting yeast at cold temperatures.…