Andys Beer Reviews

These guys really are a hidden gem in British Brewing. For the past couple of years, I like to shine a spotlight on a brewery that I think has truly stood out; one that consistently produces exceptional beers, never cuts corners, and reminds me why I fell in love with beer in the first place. For 2024, there was only one choice: Green Jack Brewery in Lowestoft. Nestled on the Suffolk coast, Green Jack might not have the hype of some trendy city breweries, but what it does have is cracking beers that have been brewed with excellence in mind. I have to say that I came across these guys while on a stay in Norfolk and only found them after a recommendation by The Urban Viking (thanks Dave) and as I was staying so close to them, I couldn’t resist going to see them. I turned up unannounced, but I have to say that they were very welcoming, their owner, Tim Dunford, was in at the time and took a little time out to show me around and recommended some beers of theirs to try. The brewery is act...

Every year, I taste my way through an impressive lineup of beers; some great, some forgettable, and a few that leave a lasting impression. But every so often, a beer comes along that makes me stop, sit up, and say, "This is the one." Imperial Jakehead from Wylam Brewery in Newcastle that that beer in 2024. This is a beer than I fell in love with from the very first sip on New Years Day in 2024. Such a delicious beer, well I call it a beer it’s an Imperial IPA, and coming in at 10% ABV, it’s a bit of a beast. The can design alone suggests that something special is waiting for you, all gold and shiny with a dangerous looking snakeskin design. Now, Wylam is no stranger to excellence. The Newcastle based brewery has been turning out world class beers for years, and their original Jakehead IPA is already a legend in its own right, a bold, punchy, hoppy beast that never disappoints. But with Imperial Jakehead , Wylam has taken things to a whole new level. It’s bigger, bolder, and...