About

About us:

We are here for all things beer in Birmingham.

The Second City is a first-class destination for craft beer and it is our mission to make sure the world knows it.

This blog celebrates the thriving scene of independent brewers, bars and bottle-shops which call Birmingham home.

So sit back, crack a beer and explore what Birmingham has to offer beer enthusiasts.


Andrew Tromans: Contributing Editor

I enjoy writing. I enjoy drinking delicious craft beer. So why not double the pleasure and combine the two?

Favourite Beer Styles:

  • Coffee Porter
  • New England IPA
  • Kentish Ale


Jesse Welch-Baines

I’m just here for the free beer.

Favourite Beer Styles:

  • Stout
  • Sour
  • Milkshake IPA
  • (The occasional San Miguel)
Jesse Welch-Baines


Sampling brews from Stone Brewery in Berlin while repping Birmingham heroes Burning Soul.

Matt Trollope

Most likely to be found at a gig, football match, Edgbaston cricket ground, a taproom or on a cycle ride to shake off the hangover.

Favourite Beer Styles:

  • West Coast IPA
  • Hefeweizen
  • Belgian Blonde Ale

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