Beer Hawk by PerfectDraft Blog

Want to know what to drink along with your Christmas dinner, we've got a festive pairing guide to help take the guesswork out of it!

Looking for some snack pairing inspiration? This week we will be looking at two perfect dishes to go alongside our brand new lager, Mahou!

Looking for some beer pairing inspiration for Bonfire Night? We've got you covered - PLUS you can save 15% with out Multibuy lineup this week!

Want to find out about "Kellerbiers" and what the kell they even are? Don't worry we've got a quick read on everything you need to know - PLUS an introduction to our brand new keg Franzsikaner Kellerbier!

Looking to 'weiss' up on German Wheat beers? Don't worry, we have the low-down on this Bavarian classic style!

Want to learn more about one of the world's most renowned brewing nations? Well sit back, pour into your stein and find out more about German Beers.

Wanting to learn more about one of the world's finest brewing nations? Don't worry, we've got you covered with everything you need to know about Belgian Beers.

Meet the Belgian beer with centuries of history. There's a reason why Leffe Blonde is one of the world's favourite Belgian beers. Find out all about it here.

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know a bit more about Oswin and what he does here at PerfectDraft.

The story behind Stella Artois. Starting in 1366 in a town in Belgium and ending in a perfectly poured Chalice, you can learn about our illustrious history here...

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know a bit more about Stijn and what he does here at PerfectDraft.

PD CON 23 tickets are back on sale now - Secure your entry to the best beer event of the year!

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know a bit more about Sherridan and what he does here at PerfectDraft.

If you haven't already got the PerfectDraft app, what are you waiting for?! It is the best way to keep track of your favourite kegs, stock up and even keep your own tasting notes through the My Kegs feature.

Need some inspiration for the August Bank Holiday? Check out what some of our team members have lined up and what beers they will be drinking along with them!

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know a bit more about Joel and what he does here at PerfectDraft.

With Oktoberfest just around the corner, you'll want to know all about the true hero of the festival; the Festbier! With a history spanning back to the start of the first ever Oktoberfest, find out more about this iconic beer style.

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know a bit more about Dan and what he does here at PerfectDraft.

Leffe is one of the world’s most recognisable Belgian beers. Understandably so, it’s had more than 800, albeit tumultuous, years to build a brand and nail that quality. There are few beers that have quite such a development time.

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know a bit more about Beth and what she does here at PerfectDraft.

Ode to the IPA: the beer style that’s loved by craft beer drinkers across the world. It seems as though every brewery, no matter how big or small, has a flagship IPA in their lineup. But what exactly makes a beer an India Pale Ale? Where did it start, what does the style look like today, and where can you buy the best IPAs online? Keep reading to find out.

An update from our Head of Commercial, Jack Coleclough, on today's alcohol duty increase.

Leffe Blanche, the refreshing Belgian Wheat Beer, is now available in PerfectDraft kegs. It’s launching EXCLUSIVELY on the PerfectDraft app. You don’t want to miss out!

The PerfectDraft Fantasy Football League is here... You've got to be in it to win it!

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know a bit more about Ellie and what she does here at PerfectDraft.

We're diving into the world of Wheat Beers! It's time to 'weiss' up on this traditional fan favourite. Take a look at the history, flavour profile and a few suggestions on how to pair wheat beers with your meals!

Coming off the back of winning the Women’s Euros 2022, the Lionesses are on absolute fire, and here at PerfectDraft we’re going to be cheering them on for the Women’s World Cup. You can also be in with a chance to win a shirt signed by the legend, Beth Mead!

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know a bit more about Dave and what he does here at PerfectDraft.

Ever wanted to sit on Centre Court and watch the finest players in tennis slog it out? Well, now’s your chance with Stella Artois!

Welcome back to “A Swift Pint With…” our way to get to know the people behind the scenes in PerfectDraft. So grab a beer and get to know Alex. On our recent trip to Centre Court at Wimbledon, we had a chance to sit down and find out a bit more about him and what he does here at PerfectDraft.

We've made keeping track of all the kegs you've tried and re-purchasing your favourite ones easier than ever with our new App feature "My Kegs". Take a look at everything you can do with My Kegs.

Welcome to “A Swift Pint With…” our new weekly series of questions to members of the PerfectDraft team. So grab a beer and get to know Joe, the man behind the new beers on PerfectDraft.

Welcome to King's Court - A Vlog from our PerfectDraft Monarch, King Paul Tame. Episode 1 is a look into the PerfectDraft app and the temperature control. See what Paul has to think and make sure to check out his channel.

We’re extremely happy to announce the latest release on PerfectDraft is Hertog Jan Grand Pilsener, launching later this week. This launch is APP EXCLUSIVE - so make sure you’ve got the PerfectDraft app downloaded and your notifications switched on!

All hail the king… of PerfectDraft! We caught up with the official Monarch of PerfectDraft to congratulate him, take a tour of his bar and find out about his favourite beers.

You can now buy PerfectDraft in 51 Asda stores, with more stores to be announced soon. You can find a full list of ASDA stores stocking PerfectDraft below.

Back your favourite keg and win up to £30 in Beer Tokens!

We have some important and exciting news from our Managing Director, Matt Lane:

Over the last few months, we’ve spent a lot of time speaking to members of our PerfectDraft community about loyalty & rewards.

Something we’re really passionate about is rewarding our most loyal customers and you’ve given us some great feedback and ideas on how we can do this.

We’re now excited to announce the launch of our ‘Spring Rewards’ program.

In recent years, alcohol-free beer has become a real trend in the beer market here in the UK. More and more big beer brands and small craft breweries are starting to brew it to the delight of non-alcoholic drinkers. However, there are many questions about this kind of beer.

During pregnancy, it is recommended to a pregnant woman not to eat any raw or semi-cooked food such as meat, fish, cold meats and certain types of cheese. And above all, smoking and drinking alcohol should be stopped.

We'vejust expanded our range even further on PerfectDraft, with Corona Cero, the first alcohol-free beer in a 6L keg. You've enjoyed the traditional beer, now Corona is back with an alcohol-free variant of one of the world's most famous beers, without compromising on taste.

Alcohol free beer has become very popular in recent years, although it has not always been beer drinkers’ cup of tea. Over the years there’s been a lot of conversations about the taste of alcohol-free beers, and whether or not they stand up to their alcoholic counterparts.

We’re back for the second edition of ‘Must Try Kegs’. Last week we spotlighted three fantastic kegs from our MultiTRY range and this week is no different. From a personal favourite lager of mine, to a couple of flavour sensations, take a read through why we think you have to try these three.

Besides many preconceptions, alcohol free beer has become a real drinking trend here in the UK for some years now. Perhaps you have already tried non-alcoholic beers or you would like to know more about it to reduce your alcohol consumption after the year-end celebrations? Or maybe you are looking to do Dry January? Beer Hawk, the online beer expert, tells you everything about alcohol-free beer, its origins and its taste!

We know too well how easy it is to find your favourite tipple, fall in love and only have eyes for one or two different kegs. There’s something great about discovering new flavours and styles, so for part 1 of this series we've picked 3 of our MultiTRY lineup to showcase.

Are you looking for some help on setting up your PerfectDraft Pro? Well you've come to the right place! We've got some handy videos, links to FAQs and troubleshooting, which will help make sure you're ready for Pourtime in no time.

You asked, we listened. After receiving feedback that customers wanted a way to lower the energy consumption of their new beer machine, we worked towards an update to do just that. Now you can tell your PerfectDraft Pro when to save energy and when to keep your beer at the perfect drinking temperature.

When you own a PerfectDraft machine, you can enjoy perfectly poured pints of beer from the comfort of your home at a price that will make your wallet happy. But did you know that there are a few things you could be doing to drop the price of a pint even lower? By following these energy usage best practices, you can lower your monthly energy bill and still have fresh, chilled beer on tap whenever you want…without ever leaving the couch!

Ah, the age-old battle between porters and stouts. Both are dark, craft beer styles...but how are the two different from each other? If you were looking at the two side by side, you probably wouldn't be able to tell the stout from the porter, but if you give them a careful whiff and a swig, there's certain differences you *might* be able to taste and smell (or should be able to taste/smell depending on which beer nerd you talk to). But the biggest differences between the two styles are historical.