Walking up to a craft beer bar shouldn’t be intimidating, but it is. Sixteen taps you don’t recognize, a bartender who definitely knows more than you, and a queue building behind you. Most people just default to Guinness and avoid the whole thing.

This guide cuts through the bullshit and teaches you how to order craft beer with confidence. Learn how to scan a menu in 30 seconds, ask the right questions without looking like a knob, when to ask for a taste (and when not to), and how to avoid paying £7 for something that should cost £5.

No pretentious jargon. No homework required. Just practical advice for ordering beer like a normal person who doesn’t want to get ripped off.