Bargain Drinks Academy
Learn about drink the way it should be taught — honestly, usefully and without a single mention of “restrained minerality”.
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Wine School
Everything about wine, minus the wine snobbery.
3 articles 🍺Beer School
Because hops are just grapes with a gym membership.
2 articles 🥃Spirits School
Gin, whisky, rum and the good stuff, explained.
3 articles 💰Bargain Hunter
How to spot a genuine bargain from a fake one.
2 articles 🍕Food Pairings
What to drink with pizza, curry, cheese and chaos.
3 articles 🤔Drinks Mythbusters
Best Before, decanting, screwcaps — the honest truth.
3 articles 😂Fun & Entertainment
The daft, delightful side of drinks.
1 articleFresh From The Academy
The Funniest Tasting Notes Ever Written
Wine writing can get gloriously silly. A light-hearted look at tasting notes — and how to write your own without the waffle.
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How To Build A Home Bar On A Budget
You don't need a shelf of £40 bottles to make cracking drinks at home. Here's the bargain-hunter's starter kit.
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How To Actually Taste Beer (Without Being A Bore)
Beer deserves as much respect as wine. Here's how to get more out of every pint — no beard or clipboard required.
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The Best Wine For Pizza (Yes, Really)
Forget the rules. Here's what actually makes a Friday-night pizza taste even better — on any budget.
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Shiraz vs Syrah: What's The Difference?
Same grape, two names, one common bit of confusion. Here's what Shiraz and Syrah tell you about the wine in the bottle.
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Does Wine Expire? Is Short-Dated Alcohol Safe?
Best Before dates cause more panic than they deserve. Here's what they actually mean for wine, spirits and beer — and when to relax.
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