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Brewer and Brewing Historian, holistic commentator on the hospitality industry.

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · Nov 13

New introduction post seeing as we've had a lot more new followers.

Hi, I'm Steve and I'm a beer and brewing historian.
Which basically means I research and write about the societal history of beer from a holistic viewpoint. Every aspect of beer is entwined with every other aspect, and without...

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Andy Lewis @andylewis.bsky.social · 5h

This reads to me very much like the tale of somebody who once said PRIMM-er by mistake in front of people and got the piss absolutely ripped out of them, and who after many many years of hard work and perseverance finally achieved control of the Merriam-Webster social media accounts

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 16h

Here’s a primer on ‘primer.’

It’s pronounced ‘PRIMM-er’ if you mean “a small book” or “a short informative piece of writing.”

It’s pronounced ‘PRY-mer’ if you mean “an initial coat of paint.”

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 11m

Definitely

Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 16m

I've still not managed to get there, but am planning to next year. Only hear good things about it.

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 17m

Oooh, burn! 🤣

Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 1h

Reporter: Why didn’t Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Nobel committee chair: We only give the award to people of courage and integrity.

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Berry @berryh.bsky.social · 1h

Thoughts and prayers for everyone whose company is marking World Mental Health Day while slashing staff numbers and reducing support while the world burns 🙏

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 37m

Something for the weekend:

beernouveau.co.uk/the-future-o...

I spent the last year working at CAMRA beer festivals, here's what needs to happen for them to survive.

The Future of Beer Festivals

At the beginning of 2024, after CAMRA announced that the Great British Beer Festival was taking a year off I published a piece on What To Do About Beer Festivals. Since then I’ve been doing researc…

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 1h

Dinner.

Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 1h

First stop on today's gentle wander around Bristol, the Left Handed Giant brewpub.

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 1h

Right, I need to find some food...

...and a beer, obvs.

Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 2h

Got about 10 or 12 minutes of footage to use, although I might refilm the first part again.
Tomorrow morning, doing more filming. This time more up to date beer history.

Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 2h

Been out filming in Bristol this morning.

Now waiting for the pubs to open 🤣

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 16h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 14h

We need more politicians calling out bullshit!

And we need the media to actually give them the air time to do it. Gods know the journalists and interviewers aren't calling them on it

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 16h

“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”

Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 15h

I'm planning to go see Dogma on its re-release and it'll be the first time in *years* I've been to the cinema, and the first time I've ever gone alone :-/

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Boak & Bailey (Jess & Ray) @boakandbailey.bsky.social · 18h

Excellent talk by Nick Fitzgerald at the latest Think While You Drink event, with follow up questions and discussion from @beernouveau.co.uk. Very much appreciated Nick’s “we don't have evidence for that" stance, even if he seems to regret having cast himself as a party pooper. [Ray]

Think While You Drink

Join Good Chemistry and Drinking Studies Network for a series of free talks designed to make you THINK WHILE YOU DRINK! Bringing interesting talks on beers, brewing, pubs, the industry and wider drink...

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 18h

Lovely shout out to @merryn02.bsky.social !

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 19h

Yup, it's cosy 🤣

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 19h

It's about to get very cosy in here! 🤣

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 19h

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 20h

Robin Hood in Bristol.

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Laura @laurara31.bsky.social · 21h

An absolute privilege to have had opportunity to write this blog!

Abbeydale Brewery @abbeydalebeers.bsky.social · 22h

A very special Pints with Pat this afternoon as we've just presented our fantastic brewery founder with his Lifetime Achievement Award tankard! Of course, it was filled with beer immediately (Golden Peaks, if you're wondering). Read all about it here: www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/brewers-choi...

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 21h

I'm sat in the pub enjoying a beer.
I'm giving a talk here later in the upstairs room, and I'm watching everyone coming in to guess if they're gonna be here for the talk later or not. 🤣

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Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 21h

Superb name!

Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 21h

Yeah, it's kinda bad timing this as there some folks I know from Peterborough there too.

Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 21h

I would have been in Nottingham today, but have a speaking gig in Bristol instead. :-/