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Food and drink - Drink
Drink
Discover the difference between a pint of stout and a pint of bitter and where best to sample such delicious ales in our A-Z of historic pubs, or explore our guide to England’s breweries and find out your nearest brewery tour. For those palettes that require a lighter touch, enter a world of apples, orchards and discover the difference between Somerset and Herefordshire cider.
With some 2,500 different real ales available from 500 brewers in the UK, British beer is an incredibly diverse product.
Beer
A pint of beer is a curious thing. To the unseasoned pallet it might be nothing more than a simple prop for a good night out, a helping hand to ease away the working week.
Beer and pubs
Many vineyards and wineries can be found in some of England's finest countryside. At present, some 100 vineyards are also open to the public offering you the opportunity of a most enjoyable day out.
More about wine and vineyards
Cider and perry are key pieces in the jigsaw of real food and drink in England. With most English ciders the greater the variety of apples used, the better, as they all have different characteristics.
More about cider and perry
Tea and afternoon tea have played important roles in our culture over the years. To discover how we celebrate these great English traditions take a look at the new guide to England's many tea shops and tea rooms, AA Britain's Best Afternoon Tea.
More about tea rooms
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