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Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
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For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
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This is a great article by @davidjesudason.bsky.social - we had a Hobgoblin pub round the corner, I'd like to know more about its history.
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
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December 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This is a great article by @davidjesudason.bsky.social - we had a Hobgoblin pub round the corner, I'd like to know more about its history.
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Finally sat down and read this article. The sort of crossover of personal beer writing and interesting journalism that I subscribe to Pellicle, or any paid writing, for. Nailed.
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
www.pelliclemag.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Finally sat down and read this article. The sort of crossover of personal beer writing and interesting journalism that I subscribe to Pellicle, or any paid writing, for. Nailed.
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Derbyshire's @whitepeak.bsky.social just had their Bourbon Barrel English single malt whisky named as Whisky of the Year by The Whisky Exchange. If you missed it earlier this year, here's my profile of this incredible startup distillery over on @pelliclemag.com
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The Circle is Now Complete — White Peak Distillery in Ambergate, Derbyshire — Pellicle
The River Derwent meets the village of Ambergate at a glide. Coursing down from its source in the peat-covered Howden Moors at the northern end of the Peak District, by the time it reaches this sleepy...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Derbyshire's @whitepeak.bsky.social just had their Bourbon Barrel English single malt whisky named as Whisky of the Year by The Whisky Exchange. If you missed it earlier this year, here's my profile of this incredible startup distillery over on @pelliclemag.com
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/7/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/7/...
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The ultimate disruptors: Penthouse magazine, mud-wrestling, Glastonbury garb, Barak Obama & Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush - it’s all here folks 🧙♂️🍻
Sit back, reminisce & enjoy a superb piece of writing by our new BYOTY 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Sit back, reminisce & enjoy a superb piece of writing by our new BYOTY 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
www.pelliclemag.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The ultimate disruptors: Penthouse magazine, mud-wrestling, Glastonbury garb, Barak Obama & Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush - it’s all here folks 🧙♂️🍻
Sit back, reminisce & enjoy a superb piece of writing by our new BYOTY 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Sit back, reminisce & enjoy a superb piece of writing by our new BYOTY 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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Stop what you’re doing and take a little time to check out @davidjesudason.bsky.social’s excellent piece on Hobgoblin!
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
www.pelliclemag.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Stop what you’re doing and take a little time to check out @davidjesudason.bsky.social’s excellent piece on Hobgoblin!
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Fascinating story. I remember walking past the Wychwood Brewery when visiting family in Witney in the 90s but never imagined all this.
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
www.pelliclemag.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Fascinating story. I remember walking past the Wychwood Brewery when visiting family in Witney in the 90s but never imagined all this.
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
www.pelliclemag.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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So very thrilled to see this!! Congratulations @pelliclemag.com - what a team!!
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
So very thrilled to see this!! Congratulations @pelliclemag.com - what a team!!
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Huge congratulations to @pelliclemag.com @totalcurtis.bsky.social @katiematherkm.bsky.social
Richly deserved.
Richly deserved.
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Huge congratulations to @pelliclemag.com @totalcurtis.bsky.social @katiematherkm.bsky.social
Richly deserved.
Richly deserved.
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A new comic about beer mats sticking to the bottom of glasses for Publisher of the Year™️ @pelliclemag.com 🏆: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
A new comic about beer mats sticking to the bottom of glasses for Publisher of the Year™️ @pelliclemag.com 🏆: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
Pellicle — officially the @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Publisher of the Year
November 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Pellicle — officially the @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Publisher of the Year
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The Fat Cat was always one of those pubs that was on "the list", but I never expected to visit. I'm so glad I got the chance to finally tick it off with this visit for @pelliclemag.com. This is my fourth feature with @fred-gs.bsky.social and it's a personal one. Please read and enjoy.
November 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The Fat Cat was always one of those pubs that was on "the list", but I never expected to visit. I'm so glad I got the chance to finally tick it off with this visit for @pelliclemag.com. This is my fourth feature with @fred-gs.bsky.social and it's a personal one. Please read and enjoy.
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‘There’s no music, no kitchen, and no pretences’ - top writing here from @fred-gs.bsky.social about a pub that I put in the ‘dangerous’ category - there’s no chance you can’t just have one pint!
For the last in our November-long series of pieces on pubs and pub culture, @fred-gs.bsky.social visits The Fat Cat in Norwich, a pub that's close to his heart for many reasons. We hope you enjoy this beautiful salutation of an all-time great.
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Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle
Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
‘There’s no music, no kitchen, and no pretences’ - top writing here from @fred-gs.bsky.social about a pub that I put in the ‘dangerous’ category - there’s no chance you can’t just have one pint!
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One of the greats. Norwich's Fat Cat gets the @pelliclemag.com treatment courtesy @fred-gs.bsky.social www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle
Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
One of the greats. Norwich's Fat Cat gets the @pelliclemag.com treatment courtesy @fred-gs.bsky.social www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
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The Fat Cat, Norwich, is a special pub. I’ve pulled many pints and made many memories there, so it was a pleasure telling its story for @pelliclemag.com
Thanks to the Pellicle team & @seanislegend.com for the beautiful photos (as per). I hope you enjoy reading 🍺
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
Thanks to the Pellicle team & @seanislegend.com for the beautiful photos (as per). I hope you enjoy reading 🍺
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle
Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...
www.pelliclemag.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Fat Cat, Norwich, is a special pub. I’ve pulled many pints and made many memories there, so it was a pleasure telling its story for @pelliclemag.com
Thanks to the Pellicle team & @seanislegend.com for the beautiful photos (as per). I hope you enjoy reading 🍺
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
Thanks to the Pellicle team & @seanislegend.com for the beautiful photos (as per). I hope you enjoy reading 🍺
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
For the last in our November-long series of pieces on pubs and pub culture, @fred-gs.bsky.social visits The Fat Cat in Norwich, a pub that's close to his heart for many reasons. We hope you enjoy this beautiful salutation of an all-time great.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle
Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...
www.pelliclemag.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
For the last in our November-long series of pieces on pubs and pub culture, @fred-gs.bsky.social visits The Fat Cat in Norwich, a pub that's close to his heart for many reasons. We hope you enjoy this beautiful salutation of an all-time great.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
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In my latest podcast for @pelliclemag.com I chat to Lucy Stevens of Closet Brewing, Harry Weskin of Dookit Brewing and Sam Shrimpton of @fyneales.bsky.social about their breweries and the modern Scottish beer scene. Listen to it in the usual places!
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The Pellicle Podcast Ep81 — Modern Scottish Beer — Pellicle
When I wrote my 2021 book, Modern British Beer , I made the very intentional decision to put Fyne Ales’ irreplaceable blonde ale, Jarl, right at the beginning. For me, it’s a beer that merges two sc...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In my latest podcast for @pelliclemag.com I chat to Lucy Stevens of Closet Brewing, Harry Weskin of Dookit Brewing and Sam Shrimpton of @fyneales.bsky.social about their breweries and the modern Scottish beer scene. Listen to it in the usual places!
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...
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Hanwell Massive! We made it on to @pelliclemag.com!
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Hanwell Massive! We made it on to @pelliclemag.com!
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Yay! The Dodo is ace.
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Yay! The Dodo is ace.
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Lovely to see @thedodomicropub.bsky.social featuring in this week's @pelliclemag.com.
Sadly the Dodo isn't as convenient as it once was but still find myself venturing west pretty regularly for a couple there and it's like I've never been away.
Found this one from 2019.....
Sadly the Dodo isn't as convenient as it once was but still find myself venturing west pretty regularly for a couple there and it's like I've never been away.
Found this one from 2019.....
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Lovely to see @thedodomicropub.bsky.social featuring in this week's @pelliclemag.com.
Sadly the Dodo isn't as convenient as it once was but still find myself venturing west pretty regularly for a couple there and it's like I've never been away.
Found this one from 2019.....
Sadly the Dodo isn't as convenient as it once was but still find myself venturing west pretty regularly for a couple there and it's like I've never been away.
Found this one from 2019.....
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A great perspective on design facilitating atmosphere - "...tables around the edges...a through-space running down the middle...ensures...communal atmosphere.....the cask beer storage... so bartenders must cross the space to pour it....helps the whole pub feel like part of the action."
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A great perspective on design facilitating atmosphere - "...tables around the edges...a through-space running down the middle...ensures...communal atmosphere.....the cask beer storage... so bartenders must cross the space to pour it....helps the whole pub feel like part of the action."
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