by Books Plus Beer | Mar 25, 2019 | FOOD
With spring comes lots of delicious fresh produce – how about a slow-cooked shoulder of spring lamb with peas, broad beans and mint? Maybe a bit of garlic mash on the side? Not the most social but definitely the most yum. Perhaps a spring salad with grilled...
by Books Plus Beer | Mar 3, 2019 | BEER, BOOKS, FOOD
Where to travel to in 2019, and what to read and drink while you’re there – upgrade your trip to the world’s best holiday destinations with our book and beer picks… Condé Nast Traveller recently released its list of top holiday destinations and best places to go for...
by Books Plus Beer | Feb 28, 2019 | FOOD
Spring is just around the corner (honestly!) so we’ll be creating a quick salad or two with the finest seasonal ingredients. And somehow a fresh salad feels like just the right thing to be eating with a beer from Brighton. We could almost imagine drinking these...
by Books Plus Beer | Feb 17, 2019 | BEER
The pick of the very best new British ales to seek out… If you like beer, there has never been a better time to drink it in the UK. Like Marvel films, the number of breweries is seemingly on an unstoppable rise, with 2,372 in 2017. The days of having to choose...
by Books Plus Beer | Feb 10, 2019 | BOOKS
Five of the best literature podcasts to plug yourself into during those spare minutes when you’re not actually reading… There aren’t many times during the day you’re not either working, commuting on public transport (and more than likely reading) or checking...
by Books Plus Beer | Jan 26, 2019 | FOOD
Two beers that couldn’t BE more different. Crisp and fresh, N7’s IPA style works well with a hearty, wholesome winter dish with a bit of bite – maybe a Moroccan-style beef stew or a spicy aubergine curry, for example. And CRUNCH? Throw January...
by Books Plus Beer | Jan 25, 2019 | MUSIC
Welcome to reading soundtrack numero four- the perfect playlist to accompany our Books + Beer box for January. This time’s tunes have been curated by Mike Stockell – one of the co-founders of the magnificent KMAH Radio… Mike also runs a lil party...
by Books Plus Beer | Dec 24, 2018 | MUSIC
Welcome to reading soundtrack number three – the perfect playlist to accompany December’s festive Books + Beer box! Pop on your headphones or power up the Sonos – here’s our second soundtrack for you to enjoy as you read…
by Books Plus Beer | Dec 23, 2018 | FOOD
Box three arrives just in time for Christmas… Are you bored of cheese and pate yet? If not – then go right ahead, Northern Monk’s slightly lighter beers work well with both of the above. Ditto any type of weird Christmas-flavoured crisps… Not...
by Books Plus Beer | Nov 27, 2018 | MUSIC
Welcome to our second reading soundtrack – the perfect playlist for a chilled night in, and time enjoying your Books + Beer box. Our second soundtrack has been compiled by Alice-Rose – a DJ who’s well versed in her musical knowledge. Her eclectic...
