Episode Details

Matt and Olly dive into two of Britain’s most beloved food and drink staples: beer-battered fish and chips, and, of course, beer!

Matt explores the fascinating history of fish and chips, from Jewish immigration and the origins of fried fish to its role in wartime Britain and even the D-Day landings. And no plate of fish and chips is complete without the condiments! Matt shares his super-simple, super-delicious curry sauce recipe for you to try at home.

Meanwhile, Olly makes the case for why beer deserves to be taken just as seriously as wine, exploring its extraordinary history stretching back thousands of years.

They also uncover some of the unusual ingredients that have found their way into beer over the centuries and tackle the question: is beer suitable for vegetarians? Plus, they discover the bizarre historical drink known as cock ale. Probably best not to try that one at home!

And, of course, Olly brings along two very different beers for Matt to try.

🍺 THIS EPISODE'S BEERS Augustiner Lagerbier Hell (500ml) | £3.40 | 5.2% ABV A traditional German lager with upfront sweetness and a perfectly balanced, dry, bitter finish. Beak Brewery Parade IPA (440ml) | £5.65 | 6% ABV Combining London Fog yeast with Beak's favourite hop varieties, this IPA delivers fruity bubblegum flavours of mango, orange peel, pineapple and ripe flat peaches.

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