Andrew recently joined Adrian and Rob @wishbonebrewery.bsky.social to help them with a 2000 litre brew of our popular Gaggle Lager. Thanks for making him so welcome, although he wouldn't have minded a hand with the mash. The first kegs arrived this week and it's now officially #GF. 👍

This Sunday, the What the Folk? disc jockeys will be dropping some odd numbers in the beer garden. Splendid. #HebdenBridge

It's #CoopFortnight, we're a coop, and all the better for it. Yay. But what's it all about? Have a squizz at this clip from @cooperativesuk.bsky.social to learn more.

Another absolute gem that is featured in my Happy Hours book, @foxandgoose.org in Hebden Bridge. A grade A pub!

We couldn't agree more. ❤️

“The number of community-owned pubs opening has noticeably slowed down over the last year. This is undoubtedly connected to the demise of the Community Ownership Fund, which made it much harder for locals to raise cash to save their pub."

This is going to make some visiting railway enthusiasts very giddy.

Concern over the potential impact of the proposed Calderdale Energy Park is pretty much universal in the valley, right solution, wrong location. Thanks to all those who've submitted objections as part of the consultation.

People of the valley (and beyond)! The Hare and Hounds community buy out share offer is expected to go live in mid-July. This is a chance to help save the pub and create an amazing permanent asset for the area. We don't need to tell you how good coop pubs can be. wacacoop.org.uk/hare-and-hou...

Exciting news, the weather means that you can experience a Scottish summer holiday right here in Calderdale! To help your hygge we've got some comforting stouts on. We've got uber local Batfink from Nightjar on now, with this lush sounding Breakfast Stout from @redwillowbrewery.bsky.social queued

"Why does one of the leading beer cities in the country feel like a closed shop for small breweries?" Great long read from @pelliclemag.com on the homogenisation of #Leeds' beer offer www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/4/...

There are many reasons why we buy from independent local and regional brewers but the main one is that they're making brilliant beer. One lesson here seems to be to keep innovating, both with brews and their routes to market. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Come for the beer, stay for the true crime.

This is music to our ears. ❤️

We’ve got Andrew from @foxandgoose.org over for a big brew of Gaggle Lager 4.6% from this point we will be making Gaggle Lager #GlutenFree so each batch of Gaggle will be released after it’s passed the Lab test.

FINALLY some perfect beer garden weather ahead. And the beer garden is looking fabulous right now, new planting and the fresh vibrant green of our woodland. It's lush. As ever we have some great beers and ciders on for you this weekend. Hope you can join us. 💚

1/ At yesterday's AGM coop members heard that we're in good financial health, with turnover up 10% last year. We now have 380 shareholders, and staff were thanked for their hard work and for maintaining the pub's welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Dear Coop members, don't forget it's our AGM at 11am this morning. See you there.

REMINDER TO OUR MEMBERS 🦊🪿 It's our AGM this Saturday, all members welcome. Come for the free beer token, stay for the annual report. Also stay for a chance to discuss the pub and co-op with management and directors, and have your say on our present, and our future. Then to the pub.

We need more help in our woodland on Sunday for a second go at the balsam. We're nearly there, so if you can spare an hour or two between 1030 and 130, we'd be super grateful and there's a pint in it for you. Wear trousers and long sleeves though ⚠️

Hebden Bridge are due to screen later in May. Full list here: www.metfilmstudio.com/distribution...

Pubs are vital for rural communities and for many, community ownership is the only viable business model. We need to ensure that communities have the tools, knowledge and regulations to empower them to save and grow these social spaces. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

1/ It's BLACK IPA MAY. 🖤 Andrew's found us three crackers. First up, Trail Mix, a collaboration between two great breweries, Coley's Brewery and Weekend Project. It's actually one half of the collaboration, alongside a white IPA, made with 50% wheat. #BskyBeer

1/ A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who came down on Sunday to help out with our garden and woodland. You're absolute stars. 💚 #HebdenBridge

1/ A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who came down on Sunday to help out with our garden and woodland. You're absolute stars. 💚 #HebdenBridge

Bloody love an excuse to get down to the pub for 1030am on a Sunday.

Tomorrow! Come and give us a hand with our garden and woodland. Be rewarded with a nice beer garden and a pint! Bargain!

Latest developments with the potential community buyout of the Hare and Hounds up th'ill from #HebdenBridge. Let's do this people. ❤️

1/ Been so busy posting about our beer lately that we've forgotten about our cider, sorry about that. It's looking sunny enough this weekend to legitimately think about catching some rays with some tangy apple pop, so here we go... 🐝 Wasp count remains low. 🐝

We're busy sprucing up our multi-storey beer garden for the summer. Slabs and canopy have been jet washed, new furniture ordered, planting this weekend and a wall repaired. The garden is such a refuge when Hebden is full of visitors each weekend.

Love and solidarity to our friends down the hill at Drink? #HebdenBridge who've sadly had to deal with some bigoted visitors this weekend. Our places are safe spaces and not the place for you.

Sunday 26th, Hebden Bridge, come help us bash some Himalayan balsam in our woodland and give our beer garden some love. Super excited about the planting plans. 🌱 💚 Obviously that's always the glamorous part of gardening.

So many beers to keep track of these days... This time last year we had an amazing tap takeover by Neepsend brewery. They make beautiful beers and lovely memories. We have Mataaho and the dark Thanatos on right now, and Alcis waiting in the wings, a lovely session brew. #HebdenBridge #BeerSky

Another important step for community ownership in the valley, and an exciting day for all the volunteers and artists at Wainsgate Chapel. Congratulations!

If your today has yet to be a school day and you're interested in IPAs you could do worse than have a shufty at this handy guide.

Need to be careful what we wish for, don't want to encourage the likes of Sitwell into our precious boozers.

Fair amount of beer content in here for those who celebrate.

Really positive news from our friends up the hill at Wadsworth Area Community Assets Limited as they look to save the Hare and Hounds pub for the community. ❤️ wacacoop.org.uk/current-proj... #HebdenBridge

What a cool community project. 🔆

Right from the start, @plunkettuk.bsky.social has supported our community pub. We're grateful for their ongoing help and guidance and we are proud to donate to their crowdfunder: link below. This'll help other communities bring businesses into community ownership and help build resilience.

People always say they want to be able to help out at the @foxandgoose.org; here's the perfect opportunity. Come and be part of a spring tidy up in the woodland and garden on Sunday 26th April from 10.30am-1.30pm. Bring garden gloves and suitable clothing. Free pint and soup afterwards.

One for the listening list.

Don't want to cast shade on this app for London types, shall merely note that our beer garden has several terraces up the hillside. This allows you to select your desired level of solar exposure, until the sun sets behind the trees. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/architect-cr...

#HebdenBridge - racing ducks is notoriously thirsty work. Our Easter @marblebrewers.bsky.social tap takeover is still in operation and we've got some corkers on. Whether you're toasting victory or drowning your sorrows, we're here for you. www.hebdenbridgeduckrace.uk

Our @marblebrewers.bsky.social tap takeover IS ON. Come join us as we play with our marbles this weekend.

Can confirm.

Smile 😁 10 April, doors 6pm, Hebden Bridge Picture House. Full choir set, free screening of 'Modern Times' in its 90th year, new song inspired by the film, custard pie tips for your favourite billionaire. #HebdenBridge #CharlieChaplin #fourpartharmony www.commonerschoir.com/Shop.php#!/S...

Right from the start, @plunkettuk.bsky.social has supported our community pub. We're grateful for their ongoing help and guidance and we are proud to donate to their crowdfunder: link below. This'll help other communities bring businesses into community ownership and help build resilience.

When we say we couldn't fit in any more beer for our Easter tap takeover, we really couldn't. 13 casks and five kegs: our store is absolutely jammed. The rest of this week's deliveries had to go straight into the cellar leaving it looking pretty packed too. As for that takeover... 👀 1/2

Good Friday is approaching, which only means one thing. PACE EGG in #Heptonstall. It's a steep climb up to the village but we can offer beer to help energise your ascent, and on your return to wash away any altitude sickness.