October's green-hopped beers are the ultimate seasonal draught and a celebration of the English hop harvest. Drink them fresh, drink them local and drink them while you can

The average price of a pint has risen above £3 for the first time. How much is too much to pay for a really appealing pint of beer?

From a wise man's tipple made with frankincense and myrrh to beer brewed with cannabis, the inventiveness of brewers knows no end. Given a chance, what flavour would you brew?

The finest, most imaginative beers money can't buy are being made in sheds and garages across the land. What's your first thought when someone offers you a pint of home-brew?

When the sun comes out so do the golden ales, but there's also a place by the barbecue for darker beers and British lagers. What's your summer favourite and where do you drink it?

Zingy ales for spring time, light golden thirst quenchers for summer. How do the seasons affect your beer drinking?