Sentimental Journey
What on earth is nostalgia, is it a good thing, a bad thing, a thing itself? Adrian Tierney-Jones muses on what constitutes nostalgia and spends time in a bar in Mons
Original Gravity’s writers remember 2019
We asked some of our favourite Original Gravity writers (actually, all of our writers are favourites) to try and sum up their beer-flecked highlights of 2019, here is what they had to say (ok, write if you’re going to be pedantic about it)
You must remember this
You might be surprised but that stripped down metallic ko aesthetic and bald brickwork of your favourite craft beer bar or tap is actually an exercise in nostalgia as Pete Brown explains
Original Gravity 2020
When Daniel Neilson created Original Gravity at the end of 2014, his vision was for a different kind of beer magazine, one that was like ‘your slightly more knowledgeable best mate, full of interesting, readable stories that appealed to both beer novice and expert’…
Brewers Congress 2019
For the third year in a row, Original Gravity was thrilled to be invited to the Brewers’ Journal’s Brewers Congress. Instead of a report or an un-report (see last year), OG has decided to let some of the participants speak for themselves.
Context is all
You’re in a far away bar with the sun streaming down, in a happy place, and naturally there’s a glass of beer to hand. What’s it like? Hoppy, bitter, dry or sour? I dunno, comes the reply from Pete Brown, who explains that context is essential when considering the best beer you’re ever drunk.
It means nothing to me…or does it?
To cut a long story short, if beer is sometimes punk then cocktail beers are the new romantics of our time, as Anthony Gladman discovers
Gateway to heaven
Much is made about gateway beers, though what about punk as a gateway music to a world of different sounds, movies, authors, and even clothes styles? That’s what Adrian Tierney-Jones reckons anyway
The imperfect smile of beer
About to ’gram that beer and post it online? Don’t. Beer, like punk, like the beer-drinker, is imperfect and that’s the way Jessica Mason likes it
INTERVIEW: Magic Rock acquired by Lion
In an exclusive interview with Pete Brown, Magic Rock's founder Richard Burhouse explains the take over
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The best beer writers of 2018 announced
The best beer writers of 2018 announced. Emma Inch announced as Beer Writer of the Year, and other Original Gravity contributors among winners.
Thornbridge issues JenPour Update
A sad update from Thornbridge about Jenny Walker, the inspiration behind the brewery's fundraising JenPour beer
Craft Beer Cares raises £10,000 for Art Against Knives
The event took place beneath the railway arches at London Fields Brewery in September and saw over 500 attendees enjoy beers from around the world. Photo by Lily Waite
Building the UK’s first mobile coolship
London Beer Factory is making a mobile coolship that will travel the UK capturing the wild yeast and bacteria
Siren Craft Brew launches crowdfunding campaign
Siren Craft Brew launches crowdfunding campaign. Siren to ask for minimum £750,000 for canning line and increased capacity
Fourpure Brewing Co acquired by Lion
 Australian beer company Lion has acquired 100% of Fourpure Brewing Co
First Brighton & Hove Beer Week announced
Brighton & Hove is set to celebrate all things beer and brewing with the city’s first beer week from Friday 24th August to Sunday 2nd September 2018
Fourpure launch nationwide Continental Collaboration tour
Fourpure has launched its first Continental Collaboration, creating beers in partnership with six breweries each from a different major continent
British hops celebrated in new BritHop Series
Five of the UK’s best breweries will be launching a line-up of exceptional beers using new progressive British hops in new project named BritHop that is due to launch this summer
Good Beer Hunting’s Uppers & Downers Festival returns
Good Beer Hunting is bringing its Uppers & Downers festival of Coffee Beers back to London for the second year at Mick’s Garage in Hackney Wick on Saturday May 19
Brewers Market Beer Festival returns to Leeds Indie Food Festival
This 11th – 12th May, Brewers Market Beer Festival will return to Canal Mills for its fourth year and a new summer slot during Leeds Indie Food
Bristol brewery seeks £1 million in crowdfunding
Bristol Brewery Left Handed Giant is currently in the closing stages of an ambitious crowdfunding campaign that includes a partnership with a Michelin-starred chef
Original Gravity to launch in Toronto
Original Gravity magazine is expanding overseas and will launch in Toronto on May 17. Toronto-based Stephen Beaumont, one of the world's most respected beer writers, will be its Editor-in-Chief
Dark Star Brewing bought by Fuller’s
Brighton craft brewer Dark Star has been bought by Fuller’s, it was announced this morning
Five Points announce charity partnership
Five Points announce annual charity partnership. The Hackney-based brewery commits to fundraising efforts and staff paid time to support its local charities
CAMRA to embrace kegged and canned ‘quality’ beer
Yeastie Boys announce new head brewer. The former Thornbridge and Buxton brewer James Kemp will join the Yeastie Boys UK operation
Yeastie Boys announce new Head Brewer
Yeastie Boys announce new head brewer. The former Thornbridge and Buxton brewer James Kemp will join the Yeastie Boys UK operation
Celebrate Harry and Megan’s wedding with Windsor Knot beer
INTERVIEW: Moor Beer Co's Justin Hawke. Moor Beer’s supremo Justin Hawke in his own words. Interview by Adrian Tierney-Jones
Beer Moment of the Year: Daniel Neilson
INTERVIEW: Moor Beer Co's Justin Hawke. Moor Beer’s supremo Justin Hawke in his own words. Interview by Adrian Tierney-Jones
Beer Moment of the Year: Pete Brown
INTERVIEW: Moor Beer Co's Justin Hawke. Moor Beer’s supremo Justin Hawke in his own words. Interview by Adrian Tierney-Jones
Beer Moment of the Year: Adrian Tierney-Jones
INTERVIEW: Moor Beer Co's Justin Hawke. Moor Beer’s supremo Justin Hawke in his own words. Interview by Adrian Tierney-Jones
Siren opens ten line Tap Yard
Berkshire-based Siren Craft Brew is set to officially launch a new Tap Yard at their brewery in Finchampstead