by Ding | Jun 28, 2026 | Beer Books, Beer Culture, Beer Philosophy, The Session, The Sessions
My bet (hope) is that you, dear reader will see the title of this post and assume that I am about to wax lyrical about Martyn Cornell’s exquisite research and knowledge, and how we should all receive a stern talking to regarding Porter and Stout from the master... 
by Ding | May 29, 2025 | The Session, The Sessions
Although I’ve had a lot to say about beer over the years, from time to time The Session has had me pausing for a moment while I try to work out exactly how I was going to contribute. No such difficulties were presented by Session 147, where Phil Cook at his Beer... by Ding | Apr 27, 2025 | Beer Philosophy, The Session
Here’s the round-up of April 2025’s Session (#146), announced here and with my contribution here. In addition to mine, I received notes from eleven others, here they are. If I’ve missed any, hit me up! Sean Inman at Beer Search Party is seeking what... 
by Ding | Apr 25, 2025 | Beer Philosophy, The Session
There are innumerable ways to interpret the question that I posed for this month’s Session regarding where one finds value in beer, but one of the simplest ways is to pick on some specific beers, and do the math. However, the subjective nature of what any given... by Ding | Apr 1, 2025 | The Session
For the April 2025 edition of The Session (#146), I would love people to tell us where they find the greatest value in beer. Here’s the context of my question. I’ve spent a colossal amount of money on beer. I mean, huge amounts of money. I continue to do...