Top six supermarket cavas

Codorníu Brut NV, Majestic, £6.66 on multi-buy: Fresh, crisp and clean, with a frothy, foaming mousse and a good finish. Cava Prestige Brut NV, Marks & Spencer £10 (down to £7 until November 2): Made...

Beer cake

The beer scene in the UK is stronger than ever and it seems the nation’s love of the hop is making an increasing appearance in the kitchen – from beer-battered fish and steak and ale pie to chocolate stout...