NigelSadler
@nigelsadler.bsky.social
Beer & Brewing Industry Professional. Science fan. Fairweather star gazer. Astrophotography beginner 🔭 Likes cats 🐈⬛🐱 and old Alfa Romeos 🙄.
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NigelSadler
@nigelsadler.bsky.social
· Jan 2
My grand finale tonight. An image I've dreamed of capturing ever since being a young boy in the 1960s. The iconic Horsehead Nebula. It's taken 4 months since buying the SeestarS50 for the time, location and seeing conditions to be right.
Very happy with this. 😊🎉🔭
Very happy with this. 😊🎉🔭
Very interesting read here about early domestication of yeast.
And wine, and beer, and the list of uses for this versatile little organism goes on and on! There is evidence that humans domesticated yeast >7000 years ago! Read a short summary here, including what "shmooing" has to do with yeast: sites.google.com/view/yeastge...
#YeastBiology #ScienceIsFun
#YeastBiology #ScienceIsFun
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Very interesting read here about early domestication of yeast.
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The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has launched its Industry Report Questionnaire, which will influence the future direction of the trade association beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/24/s... @womenontap.bsky.social
SIBA launches Industry Report Questionnaire - Beer Today
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates has launched its Industry Report Questionnaire, which will influence the future direction of the trade group
beertoday.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has launched its Industry Report Questionnaire, which will influence the future direction of the trade association beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/24/s... @womenontap.bsky.social
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Diploma in British and International Brewing Technology🍻
📆Monday 7th September - Friday 6th November 2026
🌐Learn more on our website: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/diploma-british-international-brewing-technology/
📆Monday 7th September - Friday 6th November 2026
🌐Learn more on our website: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/diploma-british-international-brewing-technology/
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Diploma in British and International Brewing Technology🍻
📆Monday 7th September - Friday 6th November 2026
🌐Learn more on our website: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/diploma-british-international-brewing-technology/
📆Monday 7th September - Friday 6th November 2026
🌐Learn more on our website: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/diploma-british-international-brewing-technology/
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Designated drivers are being offered free soft drinks at more than 260 pubs, clubs, and restaurants across Devon and Cornwall throughout December beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/24/l... #pubs #pubsnews #drinkdriving #christmas
Free drinks for Lift Legends in the South West - Beer Today
Designated drivers are being offered free soft drinks at more than 260 pubs, clubs, and restaurants across Devon and Cornwall throughout December
beertoday.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Designated drivers are being offered free soft drinks at more than 260 pubs, clubs, and restaurants across Devon and Cornwall throughout December beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/24/l... #pubs #pubsnews #drinkdriving #christmas
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Judith Bennett's book about women brewing in England says the transition to male-dominated brewing happened when the brewery became a business with employees. It was difficult for women to exert authority over male employees, so the husband tended to take over.
She cites other reasons, too, but ...
She cites other reasons, too, but ...
November 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Judith Bennett's book about women brewing in England says the transition to male-dominated brewing happened when the brewery became a business with employees. It was difficult for women to exert authority over male employees, so the husband tended to take over.
She cites other reasons, too, but ...
She cites other reasons, too, but ...
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The paper Margo Samorokov and I wrote for Brewery History Journal on Estonian farmhouse brewing is now available online, in case anyone is interested. www.breweryhistory.com/journal/arch...
www.breweryhistory.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The paper Margo Samorokov and I wrote for Brewery History Journal on Estonian farmhouse brewing is now available online, in case anyone is interested. www.breweryhistory.com/journal/arch...
Have to say this looks rather good 😋🍻
We held our first Beer and Cheese Pairing Experience this afternoon down in our brewery.🧀🍻
We hope everyone who attended learned something new and enjoyed their time with us!
Book your beer and cheese pairing experience here: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/beer-tasting-and-cheese-pairing-experience/
We hope everyone who attended learned something new and enjoyed their time with us!
Book your beer and cheese pairing experience here: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/beer-tasting-and-cheese-pairing-experience/
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Have to say this looks rather good 😋🍻
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The CraftCon '26 programme is now live! And what a line up it is! More details and tickets via the link below!
craftcon.co.uk
craftcon.co.uk
The Interactive Cidermaking Development Conference
craftcon.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The CraftCon '26 programme is now live! And what a line up it is! More details and tickets via the link below!
craftcon.co.uk
craftcon.co.uk
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Kent hop acreage and yield 1901 - 1909.
barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2025/11/kent...
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Kent hop acreage and yield 1901 - 1909
Yet more statistics. This time on hops. Specifically, hops in Kent. Which was very significant, as the county was home to two-thirds of the ...
barclayperkins.blogspot.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Kent hop acreage and yield 1901 - 1909.
barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2025/11/kent...
barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2025/11/kent...
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MERRY CRISPMAS! We've formulated the definitive guide to beer and festive snack pairing, perfect to help add a bit of pizzazz to your festive buffet, or a satisfying nibble to get you through a stint of gift wrapping. Read on! www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/merry-crispm...
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
MERRY CRISPMAS! We've formulated the definitive guide to beer and festive snack pairing, perfect to help add a bit of pizzazz to your festive buffet, or a satisfying nibble to get you through a stint of gift wrapping. Read on! www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/merry-crispm...
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Join us this Saturday for Brew Day Experience at Brewlab!🍺
Create your own beer recipe, brew it with our Master Brewer, and enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Brewlab.
👉Spots are limited—book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/brew-day-experience/
Create your own beer recipe, brew it with our Master Brewer, and enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Brewlab.
👉Spots are limited—book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/brew-day-experience/
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us this Saturday for Brew Day Experience at Brewlab!🍺
Create your own beer recipe, brew it with our Master Brewer, and enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Brewlab.
👉Spots are limited—book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/brew-day-experience/
Create your own beer recipe, brew it with our Master Brewer, and enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Brewlab.
👉Spots are limited—book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/brew-day-experience/
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Notes on American Beer From an Englishman beerconnoisseur.com/american-vs-...
Notes on American Beer From an Englishman
An Englishman explores America’s evolving beer culture—its quirks, extremes, and how it compares to the pubs of Britain.
beerconnoisseur.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Notes on American Beer From an Englishman beerconnoisseur.com/american-vs-...
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Micropub Adventures visits Greggs the bakers' first pub, the Golden Flake Tavern. It's in a department store in Newcastle. Not feeling terribly convinced but I suppose I'm going to have to try it for myself. micropubadventures.co.uk/2025/11/16/1...
16/11/25 – Greggs “The Golden Flake Tavern”
The Golden Flake Tavern is Greggs’ first proper pub inside Fenwick Newcastle, blending a cosy British pub vibe with playful twists on Greggs favourites. The warm, wood-toned interior sets the scene…
micropubadventures.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Micropub Adventures visits Greggs the bakers' first pub, the Golden Flake Tavern. It's in a department store in Newcastle. Not feeling terribly convinced but I suppose I'm going to have to try it for myself. micropubadventures.co.uk/2025/11/16/1...
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On #NationalHomeMadeBreadDay, here’s the chemistry behind baking the perfect loaf: www.compoundchem.com/2016/01/13/b...
🧪 #ChemSky
🧪 #ChemSky
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
On #NationalHomeMadeBreadDay, here’s the chemistry behind baking the perfect loaf: www.compoundchem.com/2016/01/13/b...
🧪 #ChemSky
🧪 #ChemSky
Lunch ready. Chicken and mixed roasted veg followed by apple and raspberry crumble tart. 😋
Which means it's Beer O'Clock on a lovely sunny day here. Bob's 🐈⬛ catching a few rays on the table. Today's #beer is another Adnams production for M&S, a Winter Ale 4.2% ABV. Very enjoyable.
Cheers 🍻
Which means it's Beer O'Clock on a lovely sunny day here. Bob's 🐈⬛ catching a few rays on the table. Today's #beer is another Adnams production for M&S, a Winter Ale 4.2% ABV. Very enjoyable.
Cheers 🍻
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Lunch ready. Chicken and mixed roasted veg followed by apple and raspberry crumble tart. 😋
Which means it's Beer O'Clock on a lovely sunny day here. Bob's 🐈⬛ catching a few rays on the table. Today's #beer is another Adnams production for M&S, a Winter Ale 4.2% ABV. Very enjoyable.
Cheers 🍻
Which means it's Beer O'Clock on a lovely sunny day here. Bob's 🐈⬛ catching a few rays on the table. Today's #beer is another Adnams production for M&S, a Winter Ale 4.2% ABV. Very enjoyable.
Cheers 🍻
Sad to see Epochal Brewery in Scotland has ceased trading. What happens to the union kit they had from Marstons? 🤔
www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/wher...
www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/wher...
Where will the historic union set move next?
Keeping a close eye on the exact whereabouts of one in four pieces of heritage brewing kit has become a priority for Laura Hadland. Here she explains why we should all stay watchful while pieces of hi...
www.thedrinksbusiness.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Sad to see Epochal Brewery in Scotland has ceased trading. What happens to the union kit they had from Marstons? 🤔
www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/wher...
www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/wher...
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Goodbye fillings? Scientists from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social have created a new protein-based gel that can strengthen and recreate natural enamel 🦷
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ChemSky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ChemSky
Nottingham scientists 'very excited' by gel to repair tooth enamel - BBC News
A university says the new material is "opening up new possibilities" for treatment.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Goodbye fillings? Scientists from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social have created a new protein-based gel that can strengthen and recreate natural enamel 🦷
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ChemSky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ChemSky
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The producers of Beer Passport, a method of discovering craft beer at venues across London, have announced the availability of the 2026 edition beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/17/b... #beer #beernews #london
2026 edition of London Beer Passport launched - Beer Today
The producers of Beer Passport, a method of discovering craft beer at venues across London, have announced the availability of the 2026 edition
beertoday.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The producers of Beer Passport, a method of discovering craft beer at venues across London, have announced the availability of the 2026 edition beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/17/b... #beer #beernews #london
Today's interesting fact. What links skunk spray to some bottled #beer? It's MBT, 3-methyl-1-butane thiol. A chemical produced when light of a certain wavelength hits hop compounds in beer, a process called light strike aka skunking. Brown bottles, and cans obvs are best at stopping it 🍻
The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com explores the smelly chemicals in skunk spray and how to get rid of the stink. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
November 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Today's interesting fact. What links skunk spray to some bottled #beer? It's MBT, 3-methyl-1-butane thiol. A chemical produced when light of a certain wavelength hits hop compounds in beer, a process called light strike aka skunking. Brown bottles, and cans obvs are best at stopping it 🍻
Sunday Session at The Wheatsheaf, Writtle. Low and behold they've got a cask of the new Boddies on sale. Didn't think we'd see it down here. It's okay. Can't say I'll have a second pint. Moved on to Mighty Oak's Captain Bob, a solid traditional bitter paired with Pigs in Blankets crisps. Cheers 🍻
November 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Sunday Session at The Wheatsheaf, Writtle. Low and behold they've got a cask of the new Boddies on sale. Didn't think we'd see it down here. It's okay. Can't say I'll have a second pint. Moved on to Mighty Oak's Captain Bob, a solid traditional bitter paired with Pigs in Blankets crisps. Cheers 🍻
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Certificate in Practical Brewing starts in 3 months!
Feb 16–Mar 6, 2026.
🍻Perfect for aspiring brewers—hands-on brew days, lab work & brewery placements.
Learn to work in the industry or launch your own brewery!
🌐Book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/certificate-practical-brewing/
Feb 16–Mar 6, 2026.
🍻Perfect for aspiring brewers—hands-on brew days, lab work & brewery placements.
Learn to work in the industry or launch your own brewery!
🌐Book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/certificate-practical-brewing/
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Certificate in Practical Brewing starts in 3 months!
Feb 16–Mar 6, 2026.
🍻Perfect for aspiring brewers—hands-on brew days, lab work & brewery placements.
Learn to work in the industry or launch your own brewery!
🌐Book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/certificate-practical-brewing/
Feb 16–Mar 6, 2026.
🍻Perfect for aspiring brewers—hands-on brew days, lab work & brewery placements.
Learn to work in the industry or launch your own brewery!
🌐Book now: https://brewlab.co.uk/product/certificate-practical-brewing/
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It’s being reported that Stonegate Group is considering the sale of more than 1,000 pubs — almost a quarter of its estate — to reduce debt beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/16/s... #pubs #pubsnews
November 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
It’s being reported that Stonegate Group is considering the sale of more than 1,000 pubs — almost a quarter of its estate — to reduce debt beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/16/s... #pubs #pubsnews
#Caturday pic. Sid's nicked Liz's chair. Again. Bob is glued to the heated mat and Miss Lulu Furball is with all her toys. Been worth the long journey to give the boys a home and bring them all together over the past 11 months 😊 #adoptdontshop 🐈⬛😺🐈⬛
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
#Caturday pic. Sid's nicked Liz's chair. Again. Bob is glued to the heated mat and Miss Lulu Furball is with all her toys. Been worth the long journey to give the boys a home and bring them all together over the past 11 months 😊 #adoptdontshop 🐈⬛😺🐈⬛
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