I had the pleasure of attending all three days at this year’s Hop City, both as a staff member and patron.  The quality of IPA on show was extraordinary with some of the most sought-after breweries from near and far in attendance – from Cloudwater and Verdant, representing the best the UK currently has to offer, to Equilibrium and Other Half showcasing fantastic American IPAs.

On my final session of the weekend I made my way to Buxton Brewery‘s stall where I got talking to a member of the bar staff who had served me at their recently opened on-site tap room back in January.  READ MORE