Dr. Justin A. Brummer
@justinbrummer.bsky.social
Editor of the Vietnam War Song Project (VWSP). See @vietnamwarsongs.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/vietnamwarsongproject
https://linktr.ee/vietnamwarsongproject
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See my recent article on the Vietnam War Song Project, published in The Journal of Texas Music History, order your free physical copy here: www.txst.edu/ctmh/publica...
Available online at a later date
Available online at a later date
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Loved sharing good beery news from ATX’s brilliant Blue Owl Brewing as part of this great roundup of exciting, inspiring new US breweries. So much positive news to keep us thirsty, & delighted to share space w so many fab friends & colleagues - cheers! 🤠🍻🦉💙
🍻 Even in a challenging year, brewers pushed forward to open impressive new breweries in 2025. Here are 26 of the best, according to the pros.
The 26 Best New Breweries of 2025, According to Beer Pros
As a writer, finding negative narratives in craft beer is a breeze. Sales are declining. Closures are climbing. Let’s blame all those IPAs! Or Gen Z! Or THC! Instead of focusing on deflating news, tho...
vinepair.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Loved sharing good beery news from ATX’s brilliant Blue Owl Brewing as part of this great roundup of exciting, inspiring new US breweries. So much positive news to keep us thirsty, & delighted to share space w so many fab friends & colleagues - cheers! 🤠🍻🦉💙
Black's, Lockhart TX
December 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Black's, Lockhart TX
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it’s now time to share The Michael Jackson Award for Beer Writer of the Year
This is the final award of the evening, and it goes to…
🏆 Winner: David Jesudason
#BGBW25
This is the final award of the evening, and it goes to…
🏆 Winner: David Jesudason
#BGBW25
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
it’s now time to share The Michael Jackson Award for Beer Writer of the Year
This is the final award of the evening, and it goes to…
🏆 Winner: David Jesudason
#BGBW25
This is the final award of the evening, and it goes to…
🏆 Winner: David Jesudason
#BGBW25
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A word from our 2024 Beer Writer of the Year, Ruvani de Silva (@amethystheels.bsky.social)
November 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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A word from our 2024 Beer Writer of the Year, Ruvani de Silva (@amethystheels.bsky.social)
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A word from our 2024 Beer Writer of the Year, Ruvani de Silva (@amethystheels.bsky.social)
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Great anti-war song from Jimmy Cliff (1946-2025): "Vietnam" (1970) - it told the sad story of a mother receiving a letter, informing her that her son had died in Vietnam. At the end of the track Cliff pleaded: "somebody please stop that war now"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtqI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtqI...
November 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Great anti-war song from Jimmy Cliff (1946-2025): "Vietnam" (1970) - it told the sad story of a mother receiving a letter, informing her that her son had died in Vietnam. At the end of the track Cliff pleaded: "somebody please stop that war now"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtqI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtqI...
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New acquisitions: 44 Vietnam and political records
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
New acquisitions: 44 Vietnam and political records
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Visit to Spin Sounds, Dorking, Surrey
November 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Visit to Spin Sounds, Dorking, Surrey
Visit to cidery in Sussex
November 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Visit to cidery in Sussex
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Fancy beers, taproom-only specials & limited edition releases are great, but when you wanna just grab a great beer, kick back n chill you still want quality👌🏽🍻
My latest for The Alcohol Professor names a few-feel free to add your own in the comments!
www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/b...
My latest for The Alcohol Professor names a few-feel free to add your own in the comments!
www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/b...
Best Everyday Beers for Your Couch and Porch | Alcohol Professor
Sometimes you just want to open the fridge, grab a cold one and kick back at the end of a long day. Here are five everyday beers to relax with.
www.alcoholprofessor.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Fancy beers, taproom-only specials & limited edition releases are great, but when you wanna just grab a great beer, kick back n chill you still want quality👌🏽🍻
My latest for The Alcohol Professor names a few-feel free to add your own in the comments!
www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/b...
My latest for The Alcohol Professor names a few-feel free to add your own in the comments!
www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/b...
Catching up with friends at SW London bottle share
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Catching up with friends at SW London bottle share
Catching up with friends in London
October 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Catching up with friends in London
First day of Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, 2025
October 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
First day of Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, 2025
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New acquisition: "Shipping Out to Viet Nam" (1965), Billy Thomas
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
New acquisition: "Shipping Out to Viet Nam" (1965), Billy Thomas
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In her essay for FG09, @amethystheels.bsky.social wrote about the difficulties of trying to write about beer & leisure while rights & services are being stripped away, & the disappointments of seeing many breweries back away from DEI in the present environment. www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...
October 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In her essay for FG09, @amethystheels.bsky.social wrote about the difficulties of trying to write about beer & leisure while rights & services are being stripped away, & the disappointments of seeing many breweries back away from DEI in the present environment. www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...
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At yesterday's @nagbw.bsky.social awards, @melindag.bsky.social & I were thrilled to see 4 of our Final Gravity writers recognized for their excellent work in our zine. 🧵
October 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
At yesterday's @nagbw.bsky.social awards, @melindag.bsky.social & I were thrilled to see 4 of our Final Gravity writers recognized for their excellent work in our zine. 🧵
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Yayyyyy y’all!! 🎉🎉🎉🍻🍻🍻
Ya girl won Best PR/Corporate Communications Best Emerging Voice in this year’s North American Guild of Beer Writers Awards - super-chuffed!!
Huge congrats to all the winners - another great year in beer writing!
Ya girl won Best PR/Corporate Communications Best Emerging Voice in this year’s North American Guild of Beer Writers Awards - super-chuffed!!
Huge congrats to all the winners - another great year in beer writing!
October 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Yayyyyy y’all!! 🎉🎉🎉🍻🍻🍻
Ya girl won Best PR/Corporate Communications Best Emerging Voice in this year’s North American Guild of Beer Writers Awards - super-chuffed!!
Huge congrats to all the winners - another great year in beer writing!
Ya girl won Best PR/Corporate Communications Best Emerging Voice in this year’s North American Guild of Beer Writers Awards - super-chuffed!!
Huge congrats to all the winners - another great year in beer writing!
Back in Austin
October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Back in Austin
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New acquisition: "A Song to Florence Beaumont" - about the immolation of a US anti-Vietnam War protester. Not seen this one before, rare addition to the collection
October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New acquisition: "A Song to Florence Beaumont" - about the immolation of a US anti-Vietnam War protester. Not seen this one before, rare addition to the collection
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Congratulations 🍾
October 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Congratulations 🍾
Visit to Banff
October 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Visit to Banff
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1st stop in Calgary, Hot Wax. On the hunt for political and war records 🧐
September 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
1st stop in Calgary, Hot Wax. On the hunt for political and war records 🧐
Calgary buildings
September 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Calgary buildings
Bryan Adams, Calgary
September 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Bryan Adams, Calgary
More Calgary beer tasting, at Cold Garden
September 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
More Calgary beer tasting, at Cold Garden