Oh yeah baby... The Kernel have agreed to come to Chester. One of the most influential breweries in the UK, never chasing trends and never making a fuss. Honest beer, brewed perfectly. An absolute privilege to have them at CCBE 2026. Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerE...

Oooh, look who's next... Glasshouse have this annoying habit of making beer that’s just too easy to drink. Always consistent, always delicious, and always a crowd favourite. A perfect fit for CCBE 2026. Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerE...

Next up... @marblebrewers.bsky.social have helped shape modern British craft beer since '97 and they’re still turning out bangers like it’s no big deal. It's an absolute honour to have them with us for CCBE 2026! Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerExpo26

New week, new brewery announcement.... Lost Cause Brewing! New brewery… serious pedigree. Colin Stronge’s Lost Cause is already turning heads with clean, confident, characterful beer. New name or not… you can consider this a must-visit bar at CCBE 2026. Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerExpo26

A billion thank yous to everyone that came down to @thatbeerplace.co.uk last night and of course to Lisa & Dale for having us. We had an absolute blast! 🪩💃🕺

Next up, Funk Club faves... @balancebrew.bsky.social, the mixed-ferm geniuses from Manc. Will & James brew with intent, blending beer & yeast cultures into something quite profound. Their mixed-ferm creations capture the beauty of time & technique. Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerExpo26

THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!!! Pomona Island return for CCBE 2026… our first repeat brewery and still one of the best in the country. Big hops, big ideas, big smiles. You know the drill! Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerE...

It's almost that time of year again!! Join us at @thatbeerplace.co.uk for our annual Christmas Party!! 🎄🎁🎵🍻 From 5pm

So excited! 🤩 Next up... we have the inimitable Holy Goat Brewing... the brainchild of Vault City co-founder (& utter legend) Johnny Horn! Known for fruity, funky, expressive beers. But their stouts? Big, bold & unfairly delicious. As they say, GOAT by name... Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerExpo26

Just got a video note from Dale after he put up some Xmas decs in the shop... "Baubley, baubley, baubley, poinsettia, baubley, baubley, then some berry things, lots of lickle baubles and some bows. Oh well, took forever, cost a fortune... heh and doesn't look that much fucking different."

Next up... @indierabble.bsky.social burst onto the scene, made a lot of noise & won SIBA’s “Best New Independent Craft Brewery” in '24. Not a bad start! Big flavours, bigger personalities. Expect beer with attitude & fun… and a bit more attitude. Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerE...

Straight off the back of our launch of their CCC series, we kick off with a true UK trailblazer. @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social have been pushing the boundaries of modern UK brewing for over a decade. What a way to start our Expo line-up! Tickets: bit.ly/ChesterBeerExpo26

We’ve been fortunate enough to welcome some incredible breweries over the last two years of the Expo at @storyhouselive.bsky.social… from icons to innovators, fan favourites to quiet geniuses. Swipe through to see who poured at the Expo in 2024 and 2025… then take a guess who’s coming in 2026 👀

Rosé de Bruges by De Halve Maan in @thatbeerplace.co.uk is a fruity delight. Banger of a drink!

YEAH BABY! We’re back for year 3... and it just keeps getting better! Chester Craft Beer Expo returns to @storyhouselive.bsky.social 's Garret Bar & Theatre on 13–14 Mar '26, & we’ve lined up another superteam of brewers for your pleasure! Some of the UK’s most loved breweries.

And...we're planning the one for May 26! Thanks Lisa for being an excellent judge.

So I'm having the last of the three beers I picked up in @thatbeerplace.co.uk on Saturday and it's Azvex Tegata #bskybeer

Went to Chester yesterday and popped into @thatbeerplace.co.uk and happen to find some @durationbeer.bsky.social Turtles all the way down, I cannot express how long I've been wanting to get my hands on this beer! #bskybeer

Our miniature Welsh Wonder, Jack, has just had a much-needed operation on his dodgy knee and will be recuperating for the next month or so. Jack, we're all going to miss your cheeky, energetic and fun-filled shifts. Get well soon... we expect you to be a FIFA legend by the time you return!

Fireworks just started going off and I'm stuck at home with a Doberman who keeps trying to jump into my arms. Less than ideal.

Never Too Cool To Take A Request by Pomona Island in @thatbeerplace.co.uk West Coast is the best coast #bskybeer

Next up is the always wonderful Wild Disco by @nightingalecider.bsky.social in @thatbeerplace.co.uk #bskybeer #ciderplanet

Dale is DJing in @thatbeerplace.co.uk and just played the Um Bongo advert and I think my life is now complete

I'm back out in Chester today and starting off at @thatbeerplace.co.uk. I like the new glass, perfect for a pint of Lagonda!

Congratulations to @thatbeerplace.co.uk!

Chocolate and Hazelnut Stout! Pork scratchings me and Remco are sorted @thatbeerplace.co.uk

Having Turbo Slurm at @thatbeerplace.co.uk. Had to try it as a Futurama fan! Also, happy 7th birthday! 🎉🍻

Wonderful Wild Disco by @nightingalecider.bsky.social in @thatbeerplace.co.uk Crisp and refreshing with a lovely bit of funk #bskybeer

Slick Flick by Sudden Death and The Final Fardel by Chapter Brewing in @thatbeerplace.co.uk a mango IPA and a rich impy stout. #bskybeer

Apart from the word Dubai I *like* this @thatbeerplace.co.uk but def not to be trifled with at 13% #VaultCity.

Five absolutely fantastic ciders from @balancebrew.bsky.social tonight @chesterciderclub.bsky.social in @thatbeerplace.co.uk I think the hopped cider was my favourite but all five are ridiculously good. Find them and drink them #ciderplanet #bskybeer

Brilliant session at @thatbeerplace.co.uk on Sunday!!! Put the 2nd November in your diaries for the next one!! #bassline

OH MY LIFE!!! This weekend, TBP will be 7 years old!!! How on Earth did that happen? Not bad really for something we used to call "a fancy off-licence". We've had ups & downs! Spats with CWaC, survived lockdowns, won local, regional & national awards, & now also run an annual beer festival!

This week we have the amazing @balancebrew.bsky.social turning up to talk through their new cider range. Come along and see what happens when brilliant brewers turn their hands to the art of cider making! Weds 8th from 7pm.

Get yourselves down to @thatbeerplace.co.uk from 2pm for an afternoon of eclectic rhythms and amazing beers and ciders!! 🎵🍻 Also available on @circl8radio.bsky.social 👌

In memoriam...

Braved the wind and rain to end up with a lovely evening with Becky and Lili at @spooktonbrewco.bsky.social and @thatbeerplace.co.uk Some fabulous beers at 2 of Chester's best independent bars. Cracking sunset on the way home...

This Sunday from 2pm at @thatbeerplace.co.uk

Next Sunday from 2pm at @thatbeerplace.co.uk 🎵🍻 Also you can catch the full set live on @circl8radio.bsky.social The idea is simple: play the best songs.

Sonoma on cask by @trackbrewingco.bsky.social in @thatbeerplace.co.uk is definitely one of the best beers in Britain #bskybeer

Swift Haze from Brewski brewery in Sweden in @thatbeerplace.co.uk very citrussy and a clean finish #bskybeer

Paulaner Festbier waiting to be tapped in @thatbeerplace.co.uk #bskybeer @beersinchester.bsky.social This could get messy in more ways than one!

Fantastic food and beer in @thatbeerplace.co.uk

I bought this a few weeks ago from @thatbeerplace.co.uk and I can confirm, it's incredible. Real cider from real cider people @rosscider.bsky.social

Ciders from @rosscider.bsky.social @templecider.bsky.social Oliver's Fine Cider, Kerisac, and Superstition along with a Mistel from Somerset at tonight's @chesterciderclub.bsky.social in @thatbeerplace.co.uk along with a few from one of our members who makes their own. Top night, great people!

An absolutely banging pint of Jacob Edel Pils in @thatbeerplace.co.uk Can't find a fault with this at all. Wonderful! #bskybeer

@durationbeer.bsky.social Adventure Defender in @thatbeerplace.co.uk is a very easy drinking IPA. Never had a bad beer from Duration

Think you know Oktoberfest & festbiers? Think again! For one night only, we’re tearing the labels off Festbiers from across Germany... including official Oktoberfest beers... and putting them head-to-head in the ultimate blind tasting. No branding. No bias. Just malt, hops, and your taste buds!

Today from 2pm at the fantastic @thatbeerplace.co.uk ..... Lysergic Beats to Trip Hop and of course a bit of the usual Magic Roundabout magic!!! 🍻🎵 Can't make it?... Tune in on the equally brilliant @circl8radio.bsky.social to hear the full set! @shitchester.bsky.social

This Sunday from 2pm @thatbeerplace.co.uk . Lysergic Beats to Trip Hop Special!! Also available on @circl8radio.bsky.social