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🍺 Happy Beer Day Britain!

From the bold roast character of stout, to the hop-forward innovation of pale ale, to the smooth, understated charm of mild, some of Britain's most iconic beer styles have been shaping drinking culture for centuries.

Each pint tells a story of brewing innovation, changing tastes and pub tradition.

Learn more about key British beer styles in our blog: https://bit.ly/4ecsSBG

Happy World Verdejo Day!

The flagship grape of Rueda, Verdejo thrives in the region's high-altitude vineyards, where warm days and cool nights help preserve its characteristic freshness and acidity.

Do you have a favourite Verdejo producer?

It's time for another Level 3 Unpacked! And this time we're looking at hand vs machine harvesting.

Harvesting is often a controversial topic - but contrary to popular belief, premium wines can be made using either method. The best choice of harvesting depends on the vineyard and the style of wine being made.

Let's go a little deeper...

Hops are an essential part of brewing - but when we add them matters just as much as what kind we add.

While hops added during the boil contribute bitterness, dry hopping focuses on something different: aroma.

By adding hops during or after fermentation, brewers can preserve delicate aromatic compounds that deliver notes of citrus, tropical fruit, pine and flowers. It's a technique that has become synonymous with modern craft beer, particularly hazy IPAs and double dry-hopped styles.

What's the most memorable hop-forward beer you've tried?

Join us on 16th June for FREE webinar where you'll learn all about rosé wines from Navarre and the unique approach to wine making in the region.

Teresa Guilarte DipWSET will be exploring the region’s signature approach to rosé production, with a focus on the traditional Saignée Method and Garnacha.

Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3Qwi5Jg

Sake isn’t just for sipping - it’s actually one of the most versatile cocktail ingredients behind the bar. Here's why:

✔ Adds texture without overpowering other components
✔ Brings umami (a game-changer in drinks)
✔ Naturally lower ABV than spirits

From spritzes to twists on classics, sake opens up a whole new flavour dimension if you tap into a style that fits the flavour profile you're building in your drink.

Ready to rethink your cocktail list? Read our blog to find out how to use sake in cocktails: https://bit.ly/43ienWF

Today we're recapping on some of our latest content, just incase there's any you missed over the last month!

🍷 We explored the history of Port with Henry Jeffreys

🍺 Dove deeper into why foam is so important in beer with Radim Zvanovec. And took a look into the history of Czech lager with Radim, too!

🥃 We looked at whether the colour of rum does actually make a difference with Mike Gibson

🌋 And took a trip to the Canary Islands to see how wine making is thriving in a volcanic wine region

Head to our blog to read these & more: https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/

Are there any topics you'd really love to see more of over coming months? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Join us on 11th June for FREE webinar where you'll experience an immersive introduction into Slovakia's history of wine making and the key influences that define the region, hosted by native Lucia Dovalova.

Lucia will be exploring the country's long history of winemaking and the key climate influences shaping its vineyards, whilst also giving an overview of Slovakia's main wine regions.

It's going to be a good one! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/43eM1ww