We're Talking Summer Drinking!

Summer drinking isn't just about reaching for the coldest bottle in the fridge, although that certainly helps. It's the time of year for garden gatherings, picnics, barbecues and long evenings that somehow end much later than planned. The best drinks are refreshing, full of character and easy to go back to for another glass.

Crisp lagers, pét-nat, zippy whites, pale ales, rosé, spritzes and lower-alcohol options all come into their own when the weather warms up. Fresh flavours, bright acidity and plenty of refreshment tend to work better than anything too heavy, especially alongside seasonal food.

Bottles We'd Run To

Craven Pinot Noir ‘Ann Faure’

Craven Pinot Noir ‘Ann Faure’

 The Kernel Table Beer

The Kernel Table Beer

 Newbarns Pilsner

Newbarns Pilsner

 Bodega Agerre Txakoli

Bodega Agerre Txakoli

 Domaine de la Fessardière Muscadet La Mer 2023

Domaine de la Fessardière Muscadet La Mer 2023

Places We'd Start Looking

Grower Champagne & Récoltant-Manipulant Champagne

Grower Champagne & Récoltant-Manipulant Champagne

Grower Champagne focuses on vineyard expression, terroir and small-scale winemaking, produced by estates that both fa...

 Rosé Wine

Rosé Wine

Rosé wine spans everything from pale, crisp Provençal styles to deeper, more textured bottles built for foo...

 Vermouth and Cocktail Stuff

Vermouth and Cocktail Stuff

Vermouth and cocktail culture bring together fortified wine, aperitifs, bitters and bar staples built for m...

 German Beer

German Beer

German beer is probably our favourite thing to drink. Crisp Pilsner, soft Helles, Kellerbier, proper wheat b...

 Chilled Red Wines

Chilled Red Wines

Chilled red wine focuses on lighter, fresher and more vibrant styles of red designed to be served slightly cool. Expe...

Producers We'd Look To

Tegernseer Brewery

Allagash

Raventós i Blanc

Chinati Vergano

Domaine Duvert

Where We'd Go

ShrimpWreck

Civerinos Hunter Square (the original)

The Fishmarket

The Ship on The Shore

Recipes

Schlenkerla Poached Bratwurst

Schlenkerla Poached Bratwurst

 Aligoté & Goats Cheese Tart

Aligoté & Goats Cheese Tart