All UK self-employed people: you need to read this government proposal, and respond to it. They're looking to shake up self-employed tax to make it monthly, and potentially take it, based on their forecasts, from the PAYE from any salaried employment you have! www.gov.uk/government/c...

Although Windermere spice biscuits include caraway which was cultivated in Britain, cinnamon was imported from Sri Lanka to the Lake District port of Whitehaven. You can find the recipe at piespuddingsandpottages.com/recipe-post/... #britishfood #foodhistory #recipe #baking #biscuits #Victorian

Quite the day. Bus to Knoblach, walked to Brauerei Göller, then walked to Brauerei Hummel and Wagner. Fantastic beer, most expensive was 3,60€ for a half litre. We have made a terrible decision for "one" last beer at Cat Wheezle's Castle.

Belfast contacts - can anyone recommend a tattoo shop (looking for color, not just b/w)?Preferably women-owned/run and/or LBGTQ friendly.

GOOD MORNING! Here's our regular weekly roundup of good writing about beer and pubs. This time we've got a lost beer style from Breslau, extreme pub crawling, and an unusual Wetherspoon, among other items. boakandbailey.com/2026/07/news...

In May I went to Vilnius for a travel assignment. In addition to my notebooks, pens and phone, I took a Holga — a medium-format camera with a plastic 60mm f/8 lens that lends itself to blurring, light leaks and a messed-up depth of field. I got my pictures back this week.

Start of our summer holiday. We have possibly made a bad choice and gone to Bamberg with @johnzee7.bsky.social and @fredcook.co.uk First stop is Spezial, one of my favourites.

Someone should write a profile of Vince from Ashley Down brewery and his absolute refusal to do any marketing, or contribute to making his beers sellable at all. The only thing is, he wouldn't let you do that, because that would be marketing, and marketing is for losers.

Here we are. Thursday. A bit of a break in the heat today. It’s only at 17C at dawn. But the sky is orange. Well, a nice pale peach… or is it apricot? Did I ever mention I once was a wholesale florist? Here’s the news…

Correct link now - tx, Simon! 😉 Been a busy few weeks, so only a very quick Dublin pub profile today, but here's the not-inexpensive Peter's Pub, which at least does have a good pint on offer: www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide... #SpeirGorm

Due to rising costs and non-payers, we will be closing on 31 July. We’ve had 3 amazing years of brewing Ales Inspired by Tales and met some great people along the way. Help drink us dry and go out on a high. CANS: see website TRADE: DM for availability

Reposted from earlier. Relevant.

Currently enjoying this Weissbier from Traunstein during a rather exciting football match. If you want to learn about Traunstein's history with Weissbier and how one of the brewery owners was even put on trial for Weissbier shenanigans, check out my new book: waizenbier.de

After a vintage tran ride in the heat a visit to a small bar Pivovarská nalévárna and 2 welcome beers

I know I'm not on DnB twitter in 2010 but I'll give it a go: I'm looking for a specific version of Heartbeat by Chase & Status that isn't the "Just Bought A Guitar" or original remix of Nneka. It's v prob a bootleg from when the More Than A Lot LP came out. I think it was in a big mix at the time.

A pretty exciting collaboration has just hit our handpulls. A mash up of Theakstons Old Perculier and @roostersbrewco.bsky.social Baby faced Assassin with fantastic artwork from pub favourite David Bailey #bskybeer

First leg of three trains to see @johnzee7.bsky.social @louisekrennmair.bsky.social and @akrennmair.bsky.social in Berlin. Fingers crossed for no delays 🤞

In our monthly Beer and Book Club, we discussed "Thin Places in Hard Concrete" by @raynewman.bsky.social It's a brilliant collection of short stories featuring memorable settings and subtle unease. Highly recommended!

TRUE NORTH. A collab between Donzoko and Omnipollo, launching on Friday! ✨®️

would v much be interested in filling my East London sports pub (Stratford) with women/nb/queer people for the next few World Cup games if anyone would be interested in our currently quite free table ressies (fiver per four seats, goes to CALM charity)

And here's a bit of a teaser about what you can expect in my next book, like Breslauer Schöps, the "three day beer" that was actually available in four different versions. dafteejit.com/2026/07/bres... #beerhistory

www.ft.com/content/de24... The unbeatable duo 🍸🥪 (Well, maybe a burger and martini too) But where to find?

GOOD MORNING! Here's our regular round-up of good writing about beer and pubs with vague themes around Bavarian beer culture and, oddly, that pub Lidl have opened in Northern Ireland. boakandbailey.com/2026/07/news...

Quesadilla x sandwich =

there’s a nicer higher quality scan of it. definitely a few areas where I’ve over inked and lost a bit of detail, but sure I’m still learning and mostly making things up as I go along anyway

What's with all the new lager brands wanting to look like they're 50 years old? I dig into the dynamics behind the retro branding boom for WaPo: www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/07...

[Archer voice]: For work! For work, mother!

I've really enjoyed these posts and decided to reply to them all: waituntilnextyear.com/2026/07/10/b...

If there's one thing Irish food is missing, it's handheld pies/pasties/empanada-type food. And don't come at me with your jambons. They don't count.

Come to my talk tomorrow!!!!!!!

Going to be in London this Tuesday and will be around for almost 2 weeks! Any events, relatively new bars/breweries, or food/drink/other suggestions are welcome!

Here, I've only been and gone to the Lidl pub.

BLOG POST: Go on then – *you* describe the flavour of Helles. boakandbailey.com/2026/07/what...

I've so far visited 39 of the 48 World Cup teams, without ever leaving Brussels. Only 9 left to tick off...

Quarter finals day. Who to root for? Can’t really get jingoistic about a hemisphere can you? My people left Norway in 1250. Does that count for alliance? Today, I am in for France. Nothing better that a jersey with a vestigial collar. Here’s the news!

At Out4Cricket are seeking feedback from the cricket community (both LGBTQ+ members and straight allies) on their priorities for LGBTQ+ inclusion, particularly in the grassroots game & folks experience in the game. Please help out by completing this - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

BLOG POST: Turns out everyone does want to go out and have fun together after all... but where? boakandbailey.com/2026/07/the-...

Behold, an early 20th-century game called "The Free Library," in which you borrow teeny tiny books. Dibs on "The Haunted Mouse." www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2351522...

We’ve arrived at the former Roma concentration camp of Hodonín in Czechia. Two weeks of archaeological research lie ahead! Stay tuned for daily updates. #archaeology #Czechia #Roma

just imagine waterfall by the stone roses playing over the top of this peel reveal of a linocut I’ve been working on for the last few months

Brussels Notes World Cup Diary, day 37 - Ghana 🇬🇭 I finally meet my Waterloo, in Accra (by way of St-Josse) brusselsnotes.substack.com/p/203-world-...

Brussels Notes World Cup Diary, day 36 (!) - Algeria 🇩🇿 Metatextual baguette - today's newsletter is a sort of a look into my "process"

Meilenstein auf dem Weg zu einer neuen Ringbahnbrücke: Diese Woche werden neue Stahlträger eingehängt. Dafür muss ab Freitag der S-Bahn-Verkehr drei Tage lahmgelegt werden, erklärt Bernd Rothe, Leiter der Deges-Taskforce A 100. www.inforadio.de/rubriken/int...

Field notes from observing drinkers in central Bristol, 19:30 on 5th July 2026: people are peaking far too early. It's still 5.5 hours to kick off, assuming it starts on time.

BLOG POST: “Multiple times in recent weeks we’ve watched bar staff awkwardly pass pints between handpulls, or around one side, only to spill some on the way and have to spider claw the glass back for a refill...” boakandbailey.com/2026/07/the-...

www.etsy.com/ie/shop/pray... There’s never been a better time to get yourself or someone you know a lovely made in Ireland print. (Cause Patrick is stone cold BROKE) All these and more available right now.

Full house at Croke Park today…plan ahead for local pints. #SpeirGorm www.weirdodublinpubs.com/best-pubs-fo...

GOOD MORNING! Here's our regular round up of good writing about beer and pubs, with notes on Humphrey Smith, pubs for young 'uns, and a Sussex village where the beer scene is booming gently. boakandbailey.com/2026/07/news...

I like hazies when they are well-made such as this IPA from Dark Revolution and it’s my beer of the week in today’s @dailystar.co.uk