Looking forward to drinks with Garrett Oliver, author, Brooklyn Brewmaster, my guest of honour when I was Chair @britbeerwriters.bsky.social. We'll discuss his US launch of #MichaelJacksonFoundation & @thornbridge.bsky.social collab. Meeting at revamped Parcel Yard Kings X. #CaskBeerWeek #BskyBeer

Women speak out about sexism in the beer industry www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/09/wome... @teamdb.bsky.social

After 6 dogless weeks I now have another best bud. Ruby is a rescue, about 10yrs old, abandoned after being used for breeding. She is lovely.

It works at the Mean Eyed Cat in Newcastle on match days but should be avoided where possible. When I worked behind the bar it was a matter of pride to know the order customers arrived at the bar and let them subtlety know who was next.

Vexed issue #PubQueues discussed on am Press Review Gen Z/Covid blamed for ending a beloved relaxed tradition "hover & be served" "it's not the post office". Bit of both can cause problems. Recently saw a customer marching swiftly to the bar & being served accused of queue jumping by the single file

Some excellent UK-brewed Festbiers about from the likes of Duration, Donzoko, Newbarns and L&G. I know they're nothing new, but I feel the quality has really stepped up in the last 3-4 years.

Good to see @telegraphnews.bsky.social covering beer/pubs at present. Piece today by @sturgios.bsky.social citing popular pubs which have closed inc. the wonderful Craven Arms Shropshire but also successful buyouts & community campaigns with @camraofficial.bsky.social tips for success. #BskyBeer

Out good friends at the CAMRA Wolds Branch report that the Black Horse #Atwick has reopened and offering 3 cask ales and quality great value food. Well worth a look if you are in the area 🍻

New @londonbeercity.bsky.social today, featuring: - The London Brewers Alliance festival at Bird House - what’s it like being a small brewery in London today? - V interesting pub reopenings, eg Florist in E2 - The original Firkin pubs, 46 years on! Sign up here: www.willhawkes.net/london-beer-...

May I humbly offer up something for your Friday afternoon reading in the pub atjpubs.substack.com/p/observatio...

There’s a new look for The Parcel Yard pub, at King’s Cross Station, London, with the return of the Loft Bar and Restaurant, and a touch of opulence throughout beertoday.co.uk/2025/09/19/p... #pub #pubnews #london #kingscross

#CaskAleWeek is up & running, annual celebration of our national beer style. 10K pubs participating, from quizzes to free tasters, Fests supporting inc. @yorkbeerfestival.bsky.social @stalbansbf.bsky.social & Palmer's Brewery, Bridport. Celebrations to #SupportCask #SupportPubs #CaskMarque

Did anyone find a £1.66 pint in a Spoons yesterday? Tim Martin's Pint for a Day to highlight the vast difference in tax for pubs & supermarkets.

How’s this for a beer festival venue?! We’re really looking forward to pouring at Gravity Beer Fest later this month - tickets are still available from tikt.link/Gravity25 if you’d like to join us!

This is the third local pub in about as many weeks that I thought would never reopen @rogerprotz.bsky.social . First visit to the Jolly Gardeners in Chester in I can't remember how many years. Beers very good and the interior is still superb. Nice new sun trap beer garden too

Delighted to confirm three special guests to officially open our four-day celebration of the best in beer and cider. We'll be joined on our opening afternoon by writer @rogerprotz.bsky.social; national chairman of CAMRA @corbettcollins.bsky.social; and MP for St Albans @libdemdaisy.bsky.social

Last week we made the trip down to Worcester where we joined Charles Faram on a tour of the hop yards of Worcestershire and Herefordshire. These farms, often having been in families through generations, produce traditional and newer varieties of hop for the brewing requirements of the UK and beyond.

After the State banquet, Trump posted in triumph from his four poster bed in Windsor Castle "Great news for America: The Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC." All the sycophancy might come to nought if Trump takes offence at today's press conference. Australian broadcaster barred.

Evening Meet & Greet post birthday celebrations

What we did in school today. Here’s an amazing graphic summary, drawn by Rebecca Osborne as we talked, of today’s Pubs in the Community meeting @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social organised by @culturalclare.bsky.social

Enjoyed Zoom tasting with fellow beer writers. St Austell Tribute Extra Special, vintages 2023, 24 & 25. Most preferred 24 but 25 will continue to improve. Invested in posh stoppers to save every drop! #BskyBeer

Beamish will return to the UK market in October, for the first time since 2008 (with the exception of a few kegs which made it over for St Patrick’s Day this year). Cave Direct is bringing it in.

What to expect at the Shrewsbury CAMRA Beer Festival - read my thoughts (and see my pictures) on My Shrewsbury.

Monday good news! We're THRILLED to announce we've been named as finalists in the Best Drinks Producer category of the prestigious BBC Food & Farming Awards 2025! What a huge honour! Congratulations to all who have made the shortlist - read more here: www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/bbc-food-far...

Another post on the re-opened Crown in Stockport but worth a reminder of what a good pub it is again. Nicely refurbished preserving the heritage interior & with 8 cask ales including Bass as a regular. Shame most of the etched glass has gone in recent years, but definitely up there with the best.

Resisting the temptation to crack open these St Austell Tribute Special Edition 7.4% till tomorrow's Zoom tasting! (Veg from CrowdFarming Regenerative agriculture.) #BskyBeer

First celebratory lunchtime pint as an Irish citizen. Beer by Rascals.

Historically very interesting, I look forward to sampling. Also one for Barclay Perkins No. 1 fan @patto1ro.bsky.social.

Patrick McGovern, an archaeologist who analyzed ancient cauldrons, shards of pottery and broken bottles to discover and then recreate the alcoholic beverages that intoxicated prehistoric civilizations, including booze found in the tomb of King Midas, died last month. He was 80.

Great Scott! It must be another #BRAPA pub ticking Saturday. Welcome to sunny Edinburgh. Hopping on a train 🚂 🔜 Hope you are well. If you receive your new GBG today 📚, congrats & please DM me Edinburgh & Borders pages. #DontBreakTheEmbargo

Full Circle: ‘supermarkets are leaning into independent craft’ www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/09/full... @teamdb.bsky.social

Currently surveying the Perle hops that go into most of our beers, today they are being picked and dried.

A bit of #NorthShields beer history from the local CAMRA mag #BskyBeer

Finishing a fab day off with delish CoachHouse Gunpowder Mild in fab Vernon #Liverpool #LFC #BSkyBeer

I’m not going to be deterred by a bit of rain #pizza

It’s back to Bass @beersinchester.bsky.social @rogerprotz.bsky.social

Don't miss out - grab your tickets here: tckty.camra.org.uk/e/394/york-b...

Yesterday Musk the X owner, wearing a "What would Orwell think?" shirt, called for the overthrow of the British Govt & the dissolution of Parliament. Scary from America's richest man. Get off his platform, surely, unless you're endorsing this.

I just posted on Twitter: "Please note I am unable to close this account as I am signed out. Interactions are not seen by me. I would be delighted to meet up again on Bluesky. The time is now. @rogerprotz.bsky.social"

Has anyone else noticed the sudden & rapid adoption of a new buzzword "performative", to mean insincere, done for show?

Sending my empathy to my fellow #WestHam fans enduring another painful London derby. Red card to Soucek & fans streaming to the exits. #WHUTOT

Calm before the storm…

After a week of bad news for GBBF, some good news for cask.

#Caturday morning. Once again the bed seems rather crowded! 🐈‍⬛😺🐈‍⬛

Important scientific research! Comparing two Orvals. One bottled in March 2025 (6 months old), the other bottled in June 2024 (15 months old). Results to follow… #BskyBeer

Since it looks like the Trump administration "jumped the gun" on the Kirk shooter - he's a white gun lover from a devout Republican family - Trump has moved on. The ballroom...

Yay! Sights like this remind you that despite everything, hate can’t stop the diffraction of electromagnetic radiation from the sun by atmospheric water droplets.

Glad to know that @camraofficial.bsky.social much valued Beer magazine is carrying on. I'm starting research on a major article commemorating the life & legacy of #BeerHunter Michael Jackson to mark the 20th anniversary of his passing. First interview with Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery.