Ale You Need Is Love

‘Love’ is a four-letter word… and so is ‘beer.’

We suggest starting this Valentine’s Day with something fruity, flavourful, and served in an ice-cold pint glass. The love will follow.

Brewing is more than just science—it’s an art that has been evolving for centuries. From ancient Egyptian barley fermentations to today’s craft beer revolution, brewers don’t just make beer—they live it. They carefully select the finest ingredients, fine-tune fermentation temperatures, and obsess over every detail to create something complex, interesting, and worth sharing. Whether perfecting a classic style or pushing the boundaries with bold new flavours, brewers pour their heart, soul, a little bit of magic, and dare I say it love, into every batch.

What if you could combine beer and love yourself? Well, you ‘can’ (pun intended). Salty Kiss from Magic Rock Brewing Co. is a perfect Valentine’s Day pick—this gooseberry-infused Gose, inspired by a traditional German style, is tart, lightly sour, and refreshingly fruity with a touch of sea salt. It’s an excellent pairing for a romantic candlelit dinner (and far more exciting than Champagne!).

If chocolate is your thing (and let’s be honest, with Valentine’s Day driving ￡2.1 billion in gift spending—90% of which includes cards, flowers, and chocolates—it probably is), Rogue Ales & Spirits have you covered. Their 'Chocolate Stout Nitro' and multi-award winning 'Double Chocolate Stout' deliver rich, indulgent flavours with intense notes of chocolate and dark roasted malts—perfect for a Valentine’s treat with a twist.

Speaking of intangible things (this is Pints & Patents, after all), what could be more intangible than a patent for love? And what better way to say “I love you” than with the ultimate intellectual property gift—a patent application?

Enter US20070078663: "Method and Instrument for Proposing Marriage to an Individual."

Ryan Thomas Grace of Omaha, Nebraska—clearly a contender for the best (or only) patent-related marriage proposal in history—decided to draft what might just be the most romantic patent application ever. As a registered practitioner, he put his legal skills to work, ensuring his proposal was truly one-of-a-kind.

Seriously, give it a read, it’s better than a Mills & Boon! Ellie, we hope you said yes, and we fully expect to see some divisional filings in about 9 months!

So whether you’re raising a pint or drafting a patent, let’s take a moment to celebrate the things that bring us together. Cheers to love, innovation, and good vibes all around! And since today, February 6, happens to be the birthday of the legendary Bob Marley, we’ll leave you with a little love from him:

“One love, one heart, let’s get together and feel all right.” ??????