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Food & Drink Summer Tipples


Slow brewed to perfection


A fresh British spin on the hard seltzer


In a category long dominated by American imports, Gullies feels refreshingly homegrown


Crafted in the UK and designed with British drinkers in mind, this premium hard seltzer brings a dis- tinctly flavour-forward approach to the category. Each can is made with natural ingredients, con- tains 80 calories and delivers bold,


natural flavours without artificial sweetness. Te brand’s carefully con- sidered flavour combinations are de- signed to suit every palate — from vi- brant fruit blends to zesty citrus and spice pairings. With a confident sense of identity,


Gullies positions itself as a distinctly British evolution of the hard selt- zer: vibrant yet light, sharp and made for modern socialising. Available via Amazon and roll-


ing out across summer festivals, Gullies suggests the UK’s answer to the seltzer boom has well and truly arrived.


Visit gulliesdrinks.com to purchase any product or get in touch with Gullies via the contact page on the website.


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Savour the spring sunshine with the original speciality Belgian blonde beer


Duvel is an iconic Belgian beer


with more than 150 years of family brewing excellence. It’s still brewed exclusively in Puurs, Belgium, to- day. Te unique, 90-day brewing process, including an extra-long six-week maturation process, guar- antees pure character, delicate ef- fervescence and a pleasant, sweet taste of alcohol. Tis meticulous technique sets the global standard for speciality beer. Whether enjoyed at a barbecue


with friends and family or while unwinding at home, every occasion feels a little more special with Du- vel. With subtle spice, fruity notes and rounded bitterness, Duvel en- hances various dishes, particular- ly rich foods like steak, where its bitterness cuts through the fat and elevates flavour. Brewed with aromatic Slovenian


and Czech hops, Duvel Original delivers a refreshingly complex, unmistakable taste.


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Pick up your bottle of Duvel from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose, Morrisons & Booths. To discover more about Duvel’s beers, scan the QR code or visit: duvel.com/en-gb


A beautiful Sussex vineyard for a day out


Beacon Down is a beautiful family owned and run vineyard that occupies 18 acres of the High Weald in East Sussex on England’s South Coast


A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the vineyard is set on gentle south-facing slopes and enjoys stunning views. Planted in May 2015 by Paul and Al-


ice Pippard, the vines are thriv- ing in the Sussex sunshine. Te vineyard produces an impressive number of award-winning spar- kling and still wines, available for nation- wide delivery, includ- ing a fruity Rosé fizz and a premium Blanc De Blancs from its char- donnay grapes, aged for over seven years. Te still wines, Bacchus and Pinot Gris, are vibrant and full of flavour, while the Riesling, a rare find in the UK, has featured on ITV’s Love your Weekend. If you’re looking for a novel gift for


a loved one, then check out Beacon Down’s Lease-a-Vine scheme. Back in 2012, Paul and Al started


Beacon Down Vineyard in East


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having one of those ‘what if’ conversa- tions and decided it was the moment to realise a dream. While still living and working in Camberwell, south London, Paul took the first steps and gained a Diploma in Wine Produc- tion. After picking up some valuable work experience, the pair be- gan their search and spent some long days driving around the country- side. Tey eventually found the ideal site and were immedi- ately struck with its potential and beau- ty. Tey sold their flat in London and made the move to start their new life. Today, they live in Lewes with their young family. Te couple run all aspects of the


vineyard and you can expect a warm welcome in a relaxed atmosphere. Paul and Al take visitors on a journey, explaining how they created the vine- yard while offering tastings of their wines. From July, you can visit the new farm shop and cafe, which both stock a range of delicious local Sussex produce. Te five-star rated tours and picnics are second-to-none, and the breathtaking views out to the south coast shouldn’t be missed — book your visit at beacondown.co.uk today. Te closest train stations are Buxted, Uckfield and Lewes; if you’re travel- ling from Brighton, the 29A bus drops you at the end of the road.


CHRIS WIGNER STUDIOS


beacondown.co.uk T: 01435 692629


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