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You are correct, there is a lot of misinformation. If this sort of info was more readily available across manufacturers then it would be easy to cut through the c**p. The conventional XC40 does 25-30mpg so it’s not hard to spot the limitations of this statistic taken in isolation. I suspect the...

A simple google search will answer your question. In a nut shell, after 1 year of average mileage EV’s surpass ICE. If you think about it, it makes sense. Extracting, refining and transporting fossil fuels across the globe has its own carbon footprint, not just the CO2 that comes out of your...

No.2 son turned 21 today so he got to choose the menu. Sirloins on the kamado, pepper sauce, tobacco onions and chips. All cooked while listening to Funkadelic and Hendrix on vinyl. I think my work is done.

They’re different flours. Doppis Zero has lower protein content. Useful all rounder and suitable for lower hydration shorter ferments than Pizzeria. I’ve only ever made gnocchi with it. Pizzeria is higher protein. I’ve used it up to 70% hydration. Good for overnight fermenting and makes a nice...

I‘m on the Guinness now.

Happy Friday! I’m kicking off the weekend with something light.

I love/hate it when you find stunning local wines on holiday at exceptional price points. Then you bring some home and they don’t work, or worse fork out a load cash for the same bottle only to be let down. Enjoy the moment, and the Bass.

Having a Guinness before bed. The aforementioned tee has sparked remarks from 4 other guests. 3 knew the song and one asked WTF. You all know what a pint of stout looks like, so here’s the shirt instead.

And what’s Jim drinking? Welcome back, and enjoy your hols 🥂

I take very good care of the slaphead, but I had packed long trousers and a black System Of A Down t-shirt. Neither seem appropriate on more than one level.

Early finish in Dublin today. So after a run in Phoenix Park and a dip in the hotel pool, it’s time for an Irish Red. Smithwicks, for all its faults, is tasty when enjoyed outdoors in 22 degrees sunshine. Papal Cross in the Park for anyone that’s interested, improved by my post-10k leery grin.

Imp Mask. Now 14 months in bottle and oh my g0d it’s good. This time last year it was a sickly dark fruit bomb. Now dark choc roast hits you in the face, but the blackberry and raisin flavours are still there and round everything out perfectly. I’m not sure how I feel about a rebrew with the...

Oh dear Rod. You’re having a bit of a mare tonight.

That really looks the part, and you can’t argue with the price. Nice!

Perfect Manhattan cheat. The Cocchi di Torino is half sweet half bitter.

Wine time. @An Ankoù I’m going to try hard not to empty the bottle on this one.

I did after swigging a bit. Those glasses just about fit a whole bottle in at a stretch.

This might be my last beer tonight. I feel like dipping into one the nicer wines.

Another poolish, 40% for 12 hours then 10hrs bulk prove. Final dough was 65% hydration. Big crustage, very tasty.

Pizza oven ready, time to crack open a holiday fun sized Heverlee.