For those who come to Hemsley House, Mike (@thevinylarrears) is the music man that takes your requests. He (&Jo) know their tunes. Go follow. Go listen. This playlist is fabulous. (I'm currently listening) www.mixcloud.com/The_Vinyl_Ar...

www.beercompurgation.co.uk/2018/12/the-... One of the most difficult phone calls that I've ever had to make, referenced in one of the loveliest posts I've ever read. It may be 7 years on, but thank you @marknjohnson.bsky.social

Congratulations to @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social! 🥇

In Praise of the Beer Town — in my occasional blog for the folks at @geterbrewed.bsky.social I’ve written about what makes a great town beer scene, and for the haters I’ve included my own personal top 10. www.geterbrewed.com/blog/2025/11...

Niche post alert: If you want to hear Andy “the voice of an angel” Parker singing Taylor Swift, head over to our Instagram page now: www.instagram.com/elusivebrew

Jim counted up all of the votes last night, and from the 82 beers to choose from, your winners are: 🥇 Double Yellow Lines - Tom’s Tap & Brewhouse 🥈 Marvoloso v14 - Commonwealth Brewing 🥉 First American Red - Lark Hill Brewery Congratulations to @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social! 🏆

Buy our beer! Missed put at @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social? No problem, now available for delivery (mainland UK) from @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social www.tomstap.co.uk/product/doub...

Well this is a lovely surprise from our favourite festival

Well this has made up for a shite weekend. It would be remiss of me not to thank the @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social and No Half Measures Collective. It's their beer, their idea, their cleaning up after me. All I did was provide the space (and a Lil recipe tweaking). But, it's their beer. #chapeau

So. The lovely drinkers of #ISBFX have cast their votes. Want to know the Beer of the Festival? Read on..... share.google/P0iRrjVOlIAG...

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! 🗳️ You’ve got until 8pm to choose your #ISBFX Beer of the Festival

Time to vote for your Beer of the Festival! If you joined us at #ISBFX, we’d love to know which beer was your favourite - vote now via this link: bit.ly/BeeroftheFes... Voting closes at 8pm on Monday 1st December. One vote per person.

Lovely to see Big friends of @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social winning at @britbeerwriters.bsky.social @tabamatu.bsky.social @totalcurtis.bsky.social @pelliclemag.com @morrighani.bsky.social 💐💐💐💐

We all need to get behind this: www.neilsowerby.co.uk/2025/11/17/w...

I’m not doing Black Friday this year. I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands. Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business. Shop independent this Christmas. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

Our new blog post has a whole host of information in it, including: 🔸 Thank you shout outs 🔸 Info on the money raised for START (spoiler alert: it’s a record-breaking SIXTEEN THOUSAND POUNDS!) 🔸 The dates to save for our festival next year www.salfordbeerfest.com/news/isbfx-t...

This was a fabulous surprise @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social the other week; a real eye opener even to those that might not normally gravitate towards Flanders style on the sour beer spectrum.

@tomstapandbrew.bsky.social Ready when you are.....

This week’s newsletter is out, with a guide to New Jersey beer by train and some thoughts on my recent UK trip.

Anyone missing #ISBFX?

💜Midweek Muse💜 Last Saturday we were honoured to be invited to @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social to be on a discussion panel featuring independent beer retailers including Sam at Keg Cask Bottle / Greg & Rosie at RG Beer Vault l, hosted by @totalcurtis.bsky.social from @pelliclemag.com . #ISBFX

A huge thank you to @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social for including one of our beers in their amazing festival. We had such a wonderful time on Friday that we failed to take any pictures! A privilege to see our name in the programme. Cheers to Jim and the team!

@salfordbeerfest.bsky.social we did alright @katebeermcr.bsky.social not only my favourite beer festival of the/every year but I reckon this year was the bestest. Such good beers & saw so many friends we only ever see here, like @adlingtonbeerc.bsky.social #isbf10

Always the loveliest time at @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social, but a gentle day is needed today

I am @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social starting on the quenchable @abbeydalebeers.bsky.social bold orange and nettle BA sour - so refreshing that it has restored my halo

Good morning everyone

Supping Parkin Ticket at the mighty @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social while Human League's Being Boiled is being played by Mike's Rebellious Jukebox. Cheers to beer fest organiser Jim. (Storing up Parkin Ticket for a headline, but parkin stories are rare these days).

Although I didn't post anything yesterday afternoon, it was because I was having such a great time at @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social . Great beer, great atmosphere and great company. What more could you want?

Oh, the DJ plays the song you've requested (ALL MY FRIENDS by LCD, ofc) when you've just ordered the beer you've sponsored at the Best Beer Festival. Yes, I'm happy. @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social

It’s not going to be live cast because I’m not that technologically capable, but I am going to record the conversation and if I’m happy with the audio stick it on the podcast

SATURDAY DAY INFO 1pm: A conversation about Small Independent Retail (Bottle Shops, as we still call them) hosted by Matthew Curtis, and live cast on the @pelliclemag.com website (£5 entry - pay at the front desk) Get your song requests in + don’t forget to buy your tickets for the raffle!

Absolute belter from @elusivebrewing.com. Appropriate glassware too as I see it's pouring at @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social tonight

Ace to meet even more amazing folks @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social. Special mention to @brewyork.beer, ace to meet you. For those of you who've not been, the beer is special but I go here for the people. The very best people.

Ideal Day Family Brewery - Under a Tree Coolship IPA - it’s very good…. #ISBFX

The moment when @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social pointed out that I came to his fest from New York. An incredibly well-run event in a beautiful venue for a great cause. Oh, and the beer being poured is world-class. How could I not go?

Well i envy anyone going to @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social today cos yesterday evening was so good. You are in for an absolute treat, the beer list is absolutely amazing so many standout but I will recommend beers from Dolphin, Scatterlings and @abbeydalebeers.bsky.social if you're into sours

Congratulations to Jen and Elle who both passed their WSET level 1 in beer today. Both help out (say volunteer if you prefer) in the brewery making the beers you all love. Photo: Natalya Watson.

If you see someone on a train platform doing a little happy dance right now, it's me discovering I have five.... FIVE!!!!?!! @britbeerwriters.bsky.social award nominations. Sqweee! And indeed WHUTTTT???

Tūn Brewing Co has launched a new double IPA, Quaternity, at the Independent Salford Beer Festival. Founder Richard Alston will lead a tasting today (Friday) beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/07/t... #beer #beernews #IPA #carljung @tunbrewing.com @tipplemarketing.bsky.social

FRIDAY DAY INFO Search ‘universe’ in your inbox to find your ticket 🎟️ 1pm: Today’s talk & tasting in the Green Room: Richard at @tunbrewing.com (£5 entry - pay cash or card at the front desk) + don’t forget to buy your tickets for the raffle!

Lakes Brew Co Four Bean Stout - a fitting finale! Lush, decadent, delicious #ISBFX

North Riding West Coast Pale #ISBFX

Got to mention the Holy Goat BA Imperial IPA - best beer so far

Amazing amount of requests at @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social … I will try my best to play as many as possible

And then there was Pictish #ISBFX

#ISBFX Thursday night starts off as cask night, Pint of Mallinsons please!

Currently drinking at @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social in the presence of royalty. There's also a picture of King Charles 😂 @jamesksowerby.bsky.social

Enjoying the beer at @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social

Beer friends, throw your suggestions my way for best beers flavoured with an added ingredient. Core-range rather than specials, as I need beers that'll still be around in a couple of years' time.

I am @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social starting on the @marblebrewers.bsky.social and @sunkenknave.bsky.social Burton Ale - all good @bsky.app subscribers