Adrian Tierney-Jones

UK brewing has seen unprecedented growth in the last decade. Breweries of all shapes and sizes are flourishing and the range of home-grown beers available in pubs and shops has never been so diverse. British beer consumers have never had it so good and, headed by real ale, a 'craft' beer revolution is sweeping the country. CAMRA have brought together some the Britain's top beer writers and spoken to key figures in British brewing - hop growers, maltsters, brewers, pub owners and critics - to celebrate Britain's Beer Revolution. These experts look behind the beer labels and shine a spotlight on what makes British beer so good. National and regional brewers with generations of tradition rub shoulders with new micro-brewers, and popular classic beers jostle for space at the bar with modern interpretations and innovative new masterpieces. All the brewers featured are dedicated to one thing...Making great British beer. This book won the authors the British Guild of Beer Writers silver award for Best Beer & Travel Writer in 2015.

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST DRINK BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024'The book follows the seasons, and does a smart job of being elegiac and a little magical without trying to deny modernity' Financial Times'A poetic meditation on the public house ... an appreciation of what makes a pub great' Spectator, Drinks Books of the Year"A splendid book, ruminative, delightful and as full of good cheer as the best pub." Mail on Sunday"A genial ramble of a book ... a paean to the pub and its crucial role in community life." Country LifeEver since he was old enough to enjoy them, award-winning journalist and beer-expert Adrian Tierney-Jones has been visiting and drinking in pubs all over the country.As the world opened up post-Covid and we were all finally able to return to our locals, Adrian's love for this British institution burned even brighter and he promised himself he would travel around the UK in search of the best pub he could find.The story of one man through the year and his travels to all corners of the country, A Pub For All Seasons follows Adrian as he visits far-flung corners of the country. From mellow, gentle pubs in autumn and dim, cosy spots in winter to bright, lively bars in spring and wondrous, buzzing gardens in summer, Adrian speaks to locals and landlords, hears unique sounds and stories, and samples food, drink and atmosphere. He watches the wild and beautiful similarities, differences between pubs, and notices how they all shift, tonally, throughout the year.And what started as a simple quest to find a nice place to sit and drink, ends up revealing to Adrian so much more: the secret to what truly makes the perfect British local across the four seasons."A hymn to the unique charms of the British pub ... Elegiac, moving and as satisfying as a cool pint of Harvey's Best on a hot Summer's day." Henry Jeffreys"Adrian Tierney-Jones doesn't just visit pubs - he inhabits them and gives them a voice, allowing them to tell us how they act as the cornerstones of culture and community." Pete Brown"Profound, personal and powerful." Beer Insider

A celebration of the beauty and mysteries of the British pub, and how it changes through seasons, by award-winning beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones

Written and researched by renowned beer expert Adrian Tierney-Jones, this book includes tasting notes for each beer as well as suggestions for when best to drink it, and also the fascinating stories behind each one.

Cask ale, real ale, bitter... whatever you want to call it, it's thriving and this book is the perfect drinking companion. Written by acclaimed beer expert Adrian Tierney-Jones, this is an accessible and interactive guide to Britain's finest beers with reviews of over 150 ales and 40 perfect pubs in which to try them. The unique journal format will help you record and rate every tasting as you work your way through beers of every hue and flavour from the nine regions of the British Isles; from the malty milds of the Midlands to the sweet, fruity golds of the South-West. With guides to beer tasting and styles, plus top ten lists of essential beers for every region, this is a must-have interactive guide to the greatest pints in Britain.

The lakes, lochs and rivers of Britain provided exercise and relaxation to the people of these islands for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years - until the advent of the cacophonous council pool made us frightened of water when we couldn't see to the bottom. But what could be more natural than a dip in the cool, emerald waters of your local river as it wends its way toward the sea? From the most remote pools in the highlands of Scotland to hidden Cornish coves, the waterways of Norfolk to the Cumbrian lakes, this book recommends the cleanest, quietest wild swimming spots in Britain, and provides all the information you need to get in the water with confidence - from advice on safety and attire to tips on the best swimming techniques. Dozens of full-colour illustrations will help you pick out a promising spot for your next dip, while the unique journal format leaves space to rate your adventures and record details of temperature and tide.