Bitter Archives - Transatlantic Brews

What’s the difference between Lager & Ale?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Marc Henshall

We started this blog to celebrate a carft-brewing renaissance in North American & the UK. However, I feel it might also be useful to cover some of the basics, which are often the subject of much ambiguity and debate. One of the most common areas for confusion is beer styles and their terminology. To the majority of

IPA (India Pale Ale) – An introduction to British & North American IPA’s

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Marc Henshall

IPA’s or India Pale Ales have been the focus of much press in recent years; mainly due to the revolutionary craft brewing scene in the US. The origins of this iconic beer style lay at the heart of the British Empire, and it was first brewed between 1780s and 1823 in London. India Pale Ale was the