hopulist issue 3

CLOUDWATER
We try not to talk
about brands in this
section, but honestly
we couldn’t help
mentioning the UK
craft beer industry’s
favourite Manchester
sons Cloudwater.
Often seen as
trailblazers and
innovators, this selfproclaimed
specialist
in modern, seasonal
beer has some of
the highest rated
beers out there and
has also partaken in
many a memorable
collaboration. If you
haven’t sipped from
the cloud yet, we
give you permission
to close this window
immediately and go
and seek some.
CRAFT BREWERY
The original definition
of a craft brewer is
a small, independent
or traditional brewer.
The meaning of the
word has become
more widespread in
recent years and is
often used incorrectly
– particularly by nasty
multi-nationals or
pubs and bars trying
to piggyback a trend.
Craft breweries
are how this whole
magazine started, so
do yourself a favour
and support a small
independent!
CREAM ALE
A relative of lager,
cream ale originates in
the USA and Canada
and is a light coloured,
refreshing tipple with
a straw to pale golden
colour. Hop and malt
flavours are normally
less punchy than some
other styles – this
baby is meant to be
a smooth and easy
drinker. And no, before
you ask, no cows were
involved in any part of
brewing a cream ale.
Some nice examples
included Muskoka
Cream Ale, Schoenling
Little Kings and
Sunlight Cream Ale.