Now I'm not saying I've been buying cheese again but...

We don't let Krishan out very often, so do say hi if you see him...

Social media seems to have much less of an appeal to me recently; maybe I'm just slightly more busy or I'm just generally a bit less inclined to engage in the current global political climate but.... Have I missed owt?!?

GBBF Trade tomorrow with @stirchleywines.bsky.social and others; looking forward to seeing a few familiar faces.

Time to get the band back together again...

It's new hat day for @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social and facking leaves it....

A nice little plate of cheese courtesy of Curds & Whey. 🧀 Berwick Edge 🧀 Asiago 🧀 Thyme Manchego 🧀 Crottin de Chevre And as a bonus a lovely little bit of Fourme de Montbrison infused saucisson.

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It feels surreal to post this but... Goodnight to you David Thomas Rowe. 1948 - 2025 #SleepWell #RIP

Time for a Saturday evening livener, and a small yet focussed dab or two of cheese. @scatterlings.bsky.social continue to wow with their mixed ferm focussed saison loveliness. Vidal is an especially good match with this goats milk gorgonzola. Beer picked up from @stirchleywines.bsky.social...

Cor this latest iteration of Level Up from @elusivebrewing.com is flippin' phenomenal. OT may be the headline grabbing beer, but by gawd don't sleep on this one!

A reminder that next week is UK Belgian Beer Week... As one of the longest-standing advocates of Belgian beer retailers in the Midlands, we invite you to join us in celebrating with the finest selection of Belgian beer available! #VivaStirchley #VivaBrum #ShopIndependent #UKBelgianBeerWeek 🇧🇪

Propelling racists to stardom by giving them as much airtime as they want ("we'll be able to test their arguments and put them under scrutiny") has worked out tremendously, I must say.

You should be drinking beer from @lostcausebrewingco.bsky.social, thank us later... 🍺 Me Myself & I 5% DDH Aus Pale 🍺 Foil Top 6% Belgian Cherry Porter w/ @burningskybeer.bsky.social 🍺 Skip To The End 6.8% DDH IPA 🍺 Moon On A Stick 7% IPA #VivaStirchley #VivaBrum #ShopIndependent

Ooof a delicious sheep gorgonzola...

A very happy birthday to Amrik, I'm sure we can find an appropriate way to mark this milestone later on...

If you see this, post a gif from one of your comfort shows.

Did that orange numbskull really just use the "big boys did it" defense?!!

A sad day indeed; De Struise were early innovators in my eyes, gently bending established styles in interesting new directions. Aardmonnik still ranks as one of my favourite contemporary Oud Bruin beers.

A two for one of excellent Glaswegian output for this evening... A delicious West Coast Red IPA from @stfermentations.bsky.social; redolent with bold citrus notes underpinned with delicious caramel tones. Accompanied by a slab of fantastical quiet/loud joy to tickle my ears from @mogwai.scot.

Well I guess I best get the drinks out then...

Mince pie count has terminated for this Xmas period at 58, which is not a bad haul in all fairness... Time for a beer or something!!! Something apocalyptic and big and Christmassy maybe?!? From Infinity Brew Co courtesy of @stirchleywines.bsky.social Maelstrom a big imperial stouts full of Xmas!

The holidays are coming and with it the first of our advent beers for this year. A classic from @thornbridge.bsky.social, but not as you might normally expect to see it. Jaipur Noir, same great beer but with a sultry makeover. #SWSAdvent #Day1 #ABitDelayed

A spritzy little treat today from Pilot Brewery and Burdock Brewery. The perfect marriage of Grain & Grape; a soured pale blended with soft Italian grape juice. Fruity and tart, a real early festive gift. #SWSAdvent #Day2

Some beers make an impression, so when the #SWSElves were considering the advent calendar. They very quickly insisted on From the Farm courtesy of @burningskybeer. A tart and delightfully funky farmhouse pale with tons of citrus fruits and peppery dry finish. #SWSAdvent #Day3

Folktale is central to #SWSAdvent debutantes @bridscrossbrew.bsky.social Hailing from Rochdale their beers have already made an impression. Gray Wolf is an 80/ Scottish Export with a complex malt profile full of caramel and toffee is balanced against herbal hoppy notes. #SWSAdvent #Day4

We're headed towards the end of the 1st week of our calendar, so lets celebrate with a Plum Porter... No not that one! We're thinking something more export strength! Live & direct from Holy Goat Brewing; a porter with added oomph conditioned on British Plums! #SWSAdvent #Day5

Its Friday so lets kick out the jams... With this celebration of everything (Self) righteous from Stone Brewing Proof you can't keep a good beer down as this beer was retired in 2015 and then brought back by popular demand. A hoppy yet dark delicacy! #SWSAdvent #Day6

A timely little spruce up of our small but mighty range of @millsbrewing.bsky.social 🍺 Sorachi Ace - 6.5% A blend of three beers which in turn were dry hopped with Sorachi Ace. 🍻 Standing Beer Ver. 1 - 7.5% 🍻 Standing Beer Ver. 2 - 7.5% 🍻 Pils - 6% #VivaStirchley #ShopIndependent

Time for a bit of sophistication today. Smoked Old Fashion from Otherworld Brewing and The House of Angostura a reworking of the classic cocktail in beer form. A golden ale aged in ex Caol Ila barrels with a twist of orange zest and the unmistakable spice of Angostura. #SWSAdvent #Day7

2024 may have been the year we waved ta-ra to Anchor Brewing, but its spirit lives on thanks to @lostcausebrewingco.bsky.social & Colbier Brewing Co. Concord is a collision of Anchor Steam and the hoppy joys of the West Coast IPA. Crisp, bold, & ridiculously easy-drinking. #SWSAdvent #Day8

With the onset of the colder, darker nights we thought we'd treat you all to this little gem from @redwillowbrewery.bsky.social Brewed with dark malts plus a generous helping of Treacle in the whirlpool & fermenter delivering a layer of cinder toffee over a smooth Dark Ale. #SWSAdvent #Day9

The humble cinnamon roll has a rich history, and goes by many names... There is even a celebration of this sweet treat every October 4th in Sweden 'Kanelbullens dag'. So by way of belated celebration we turn to @stfermentations.bsky.social Cinnamon Brown Bun. #SWSAdvent #Day10

New in stock, low-intervention wine from Moldova Other World Wines, just in time for the festive season... 🍷Jumi-Juma - Chardonnay / Riesling 🍷Dóldora - Saperavi #VivaStirchley #VivaBrum #ShopIndependent

"They say West Coast is the best coast, so to test that theory its over to @elusivebrewing.com to explore the possibilities with their single hopped WCIPA Marin. Hopped judiciously with Citra this beer is the perfect showcase for a hoppy hit across flavour & aroma. #SWSAdvent #Day11"

Here are our opening hours over the Christmas 2024 and New Year period going into 2025. Please Share. 🍻 #VivaStirchley #VivaBrum #ShopIndependent #SWSXmas🎄🎄🎄

First proper spin on the new @bethesdastudios.com #Fallout76 #GleamingDepths raid... Seriously challenging even with a team made up of high level end game players. Proper co-op play required...

Rattling through a few of the #SWSadvent beers in the @stirchleywines.bsky.social calendar this evening... A tale of two beers here one of which is brilliantly drinkable in its simplicity. The second of which is decadently contemplative!!!

Now that's a right good Plum Porter... Other options may be available but they probably might not be as good!!!

Day 8 of crippling radiating pain in my shoulder, such a rush.

I can confirm that this year's Celebration from Sierra Nevada is quite moorish...

Congratulations Dom on the blue ribbon for "best marrow in show". 🎉🎉🎉🎉

A little bit of what's good for you from @elusivebrewing.com tonight.

Oerbier Special Reserve 😍😍😍

Friday feels like a really timely opportunity for a very quick Firestone Walker mega drop... #VivaStirchley #ShopIndependent #FirestoneWalker

ISBF it's about people. People coming to meet up each year. The ISBF Family that comes together each year. The Brewers that comes to talk. And - ultimately - helping people is why we do this. Here's how you did good. www.salfordbeerfest.com/news/thank-y...

I think we all suspected deep down ol' Cpt Watty wasn't quite the punk he advertised himself to be...