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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks for this Nigel, useful info. Yes agreed, also a particularly good one in Bournemouth, Triangle area. Cheers.

Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 1d

Off to London to interview Kris Gumbrell founder of Brewhouse & Kitchen group at his Highbury pub. The much praised Pocket in nearby Canonbury Lane also on today's agenda. #BskyBeer

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 1d

Good to see Gales historic beers still in production. As well as Prize Old Ale, to the credit of @brewhenry.bsky.social, Fuller's continue to brew Horndean Special Bitter 4.8%, first brewed 1959, using the original recipe. Rich, fruity & malty. #BskyBeer

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Dave Morton @dmonbeer.bsky.social · 1d

Been for a walk downtown to a local landmark this evening.

A path through a churchyard & an avenue of trees - lit higher up by the low evening sun. The path runs downhill to a town in the distance.

An enlarged version of the other pic in this post showing a brewery tower in the distance, lot by the sun.

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 2d

Not yet, regret to say, but will seek it out in Manchester later this month!

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Beer Today @beertoday.bsky.social · 3d

A new report has revealed the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated beertoday.co.uk/2025/10/08/s... #beer #beernews #sheffield

State of independence: Sheffield’s drinks scene - Beer Today

A new report reveals the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated

beertoday.co.uk

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 3d

Enjoy!

Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 3d

Perfect!

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 3d

Seaside season may have ended but the Evening Star, close to Brighton Station, is the perfect place for a cosy pint from their superb #Cask range before hitting the iron road. #BskyBeer

Phil Mellows @philmellows.bsky.social · 3d

This is Left Handed Giant Golden Mild, on @evening-star-pub.bsky.social

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Adrian Tierney-Jones @atjbeer.bsky.social · 4d

If in Bristol Thursday October 16 you might be interested in a free book event I’ll be doing at Small Bar, 7 for 7.30, where I’ll be talking about ‘A Pub For All Seasons’ and reading from it - I’ll also have paperback copies which I’ll be selling for a tenner (rrp £12.99) and signing, interested?

Copy of A Pub For All Seasons on a promotional thing

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The Vernon Arms @vernonarmsl2.bsky.social · 3d

Have you tried our famous French Onion Soup? Perfect for when the temperature drops. 🍲

Hot food @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social & great beers with cask ales, real ciders, draught lagers, Guinness plus bottled beers (including gluten-free, low alcohol & alcohol-free).

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 3d

Good news on global renewable energy, turning point reached & positive shift in India & China. Sadly the BBC report ends on a downbeat note, the Trump administration, abandoning renewables, with Trump clapping under the caption "Dig Coal."

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Franz D. Hofer @tempestinatankard.bsky.social · 24d

La Fleur en Papier Doré, Brussels. One of the more fascinating tavern interiors I've come across. More in the post 🍻

tempestinatankard.com/2025/09/17/l...

Beer from Verschueren at La Papier en Fleur Doré, Brussels

Ecclectic interior, La Fleur en Papier Doré, Brussels

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Good Chemistry @goodchembrew.bsky.social · 3d

BEER FROM THE WOOD
Sat 11th Oct from 3pm @ The Drapers Arms

Our beer’s back in The Drapers’ famous wooden cask
We were the 1st to fill it back in 2017 & this time it’s our 6% Baltic Porter brewed with @abbeydalebeers.bsky.social

Guest visit: the Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood

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Victoria Wells aka Professor Pub 🍻 @professorpub.bsky.social · 4d

Pubs are having a hard time (an understatement), @teamlabouruk.bsky.social can and should do more to help them, a why/how from @rogerprotz.bsky.social ..."An Open Letter to the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer" wb.camra.org.uk/2025/10/02/a...

An Open Letter to the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Dear Chancellor, I am writing to you with a plea to take wide-ranging measures in your Budget to help our struggling pubs. The latest dire prediction...

wb.camra.org.uk

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Taff Mc 𓅛 #20Times 🏆 @johnmcnwoods.kawaii.social · 4d

So sad #SaveOurPubs #SupportPubs

Abandoned pub still has poured pint sitting on counter after 20 years untouched

The Harrow, located in Kent, has been sitting abandoned since 2006 - and it looks like punters were preparing to return, with a pint left standing on the bar counter

www.mirror.co.uk

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 4d

"Major breaking pub news" today by shadow chancellor Mel Stride at the Tory Party Conference. "Biz rates to be completely abolished" Sadly (in this respect) the "news" was delivered to a battalion of empty seats, the Tories are no longer the principal voice in opposition, & policy won't be delivered

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Richard Brooks @thebrookso.bsky.social · 4d

Usually has a few localish Sussex, Surrey or Kent ales on as well. Very good to see it’s being supported by local council too, and won pub of the year poll organised by local MP who mentioned it in Parliament. Fantastic job being done there.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

More than £200k committed to community projects across east Surrey

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council said it wants to empower local people and improve lives.

www.bbc.co.uk

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NigelSadler @nigelsadler.bsky.social · 4d

Good day in Burton with the Cask Marque assessor's. Nice to see so many old friends and industry faces again. Managed 7/7 in the sensory training session and 6/7 in the assessment which is done at 50% less concentration than the training. Slipped up on lactic. Lots of news on the CM training side 🙂🍻

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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 4d

You'll be delighted to hear that I've finally got around to putting some back copies of @londonbeercity.bsky.social on my website. Here's March: www.willhawkes.net/blog/2025/ma...

An interior shot of the Blythe Hill Tavern in SE23, featuring happy customers, various mirrors and horse-racing memorabilia

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 18d

CAT ADVISORY: Today is the first day of Autumn in the northern hemisphere. Ensure your human servants procure extra snacks to see you through until the Spring, then eat them all this weekend.

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 4d

I think David & Humph were not cut out for one another! Humph would undoubtedly have closed the brewery in any event.

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Laura Hadland @morrighani.bsky.social · 5d

A little tribute to the important milestones celebrated by Wye Valley and Titanic last month.

Veteran breweries celebrate milestone

Born in the USA was released by Bruce Springsteen, the UK miners’ strike ends, EastEnders premieres on the BBC and Roger Moore’s last Bond film, A Vie...

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 6d

Cheers Ian 🍻

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 6d

Agreed. That sounds great, I'm going there for the first time on Friday...

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