The Bautzen Campaign
An account of a brief fact-finding campaign to the medieval town of Bautzen and its picturesque pastoral surroundings.
Author
Christopher Andel
Born in Bangkok to a Dutch father and German mother, Christopher has spent much of his life pedalling back and forth between Europe and South East Asia. A true ‘Jack of all trades’, he has worked as an environmental consultant, language tutor, and roadie for the Chippendales, just to name a few. He currently resides in the Netherlands and is patiently plotting a return to greener pastures.
61 Articles
A Freiberger Quartet
Review of four Freiberger beers sampled at the brewery's taproom and restaurant in Dresden's historical city centre.
The Jewel Box
An ode to the spellbinding city of Dresden, with its gripping past, its refined yet resilient inhabitants, and its stellar...
The Long Walk to Whitstable
A long, hazy walk down memory lane triggered by a first dance with Shepherd Neame's Whitstable Bay Organic Ale.
A Worthy Cause to Drink for
Review of a ten-pack celebrating the Restore Our Earth Collab Fest 2022, and the various partners, charities and brewers that...
An Initiation to Alcoholic Ginger Beer
A deferential consideration of the cleansing properties of alcoholic ginger beer and another, wholly unrelated matter.
Riding the Sesh Train
August 2022 was barely underway when my mother and I set out for London. She had been looking forward to...
The Gateway to a New World
Travel log of a weekend in Seville and an ironic encounter that would prompt a much-needed refresher course in grade...
Free Brewer, Free Country
A firsthand account of an evening spent in soul-destroying company that would have been even worse were it not for...
Not A Girly Drink?
An exploration of feminine influences in ancient brewing practices that began with a readiness to give the Cherry Chouffe a...
An Alternative Alhambra Tale
Travel log of a visit to Granada, home of the Alhambra and source of some fine brews that were named...
The Störtebeker Saga
A résumé of Störtebeker, a legendary figure from German folklore, and the craft beer brewery that bears his name.