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Roger Protz
@rogerprotz.bsky.social
Ex editor Good Beer Guide x24 Founder Guild of Beer Writers 2x winner Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the year 20+ books inc. https://shorturl.at/pvxJM West Ham fan

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Wonderful visit to historic King's Head in Aylesbury circa 1455 run by @ChilternBrewery. Good to see the brewers & @seanislegend.com shown in the Great Hall, @pelliclemag.com photographer.
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 PM
BREWERS' SWOOP Fancy a pint of expensive but watery beer? My piece in the latest Private Eye. #BskyBeer
February 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Found this buried in the cellar. Lantemhammer Brewery in Bavaria. Bierschnaps. Cheerfully poured a generous glass forgetting it's 35% vol. Happy Friday! #BskyBeer
February 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Got a tip off #DraughtBass is on at the King Will St Albans. Hurried along. £3.85 a pint. Down here, that's a steal! Served in the proper Burton style with a small head. Cheers all. #BskyBeer
February 5, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Enjoying Aurora Australis Pale Ale 5.6% from the foothills of the South Downs. @burningskybeer.bsky.social founded by Mark Tranter ex Dark Star. A delectable balance of rich malt & lemon fruit from the hops. #BskyBeer
February 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
#CHEWHU East v West We're in front! Bad memories from August v Chelsea but we now have momentum. #COYI St Austell Proper Job awaits!
January 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM
From the archive: October 2017. Marking release of 45th @camraofficial.bsky.social Good Beer Guide, award presentation at wonderful Square & Compass Dorset to honour its status as one of Famous Five in all editions. Left to right: CAMRA founder Michael Hardman Owner Charlie Newman Manager Kevin Hunt
January 30, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Getting stuck into: It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis. Written in 1935: a vulgar elected American President appeals to nationalism, anti-elite rhetoric, descends into fascism. Well done Penguin for republishing! Pairing with Fuller's Red Fox, to #AntiTrump, his red states & state media Fox News
January 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Tomatoes & avocados from regenerative agriculture in Spain. Rare for tomatoes to taste this good in January. #CrowdFarming
January 27, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Just watched Arsenal v Manchester United. Compelling match. Good result for Michael Carrick, ex West Ham. Disappointing that Forest win has opened 5pt gap with #WestHam. Call a Black Cab! #BskyBeer
January 25, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Missed #WHUSUN. 3-1 victory gives us a massive six-pointer. And a fabulous delivery from the postman. Sadly can't open to celebrate as needs ageing. #BskyBeer
January 24, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Dougal Sharp of Innis & Gunn & Jamie Allsopp recreate beer brewed for 1875 North Pole Expedition

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#BskyBeer
January 18, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Good lunch today & @timothytaylors.bsky.social Landlord, Red Lion, overlooking Watling St, Radlett. Once attended Yard of Ale challenge here & separate lunch with John Young, legendary Chairman of Young's Brewery. #BskyBeer
January 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Went to pub earlier so had this Alcohol-Free hazy NEIPA with my curry. Wildling from Wiper and True, Bristol. Very drinkable, crisp and fruity.
January 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
January 11, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Thanks to our postman for bringing these beauties from Innis & Gunn, inc. a recreation of Allsopp's 19C Arctic Ale. Gold dust for the new book I'm beginning. Slante! #BskyBeer
January 10, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Lovely pm with South Herts @camraofficial.bsky.social hosting Peter Hill from Dudley, to celebrate Peter's tour of #GBG pubs, finishing at the Mermaid #StAlbans. He's raised £1000s for charity. Cheers! #LongestPubCrawl ##BskyBeer
January 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Sorting out Christmas cards. This lovely linocut from & by my friend John Simpson, graphic designer, was at the Mirror & What's Brewing. The Victoria Inn, Northampton. His poignant note: NOW FLATS!
January 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Historic Export Stout recreated in Burton-on-Trent

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#BskyBeer
January 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Important match for us #WHUBHA. Miles from safety, mid point of the season... Just scored!!! #COYI Hooky Double Stout tasting fabulous! #BskyBeer
December 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Engrossed in this excellent spy thriller - John Le Carre's son's new George Smiley novel. Going down very well with Heritage Brewery's Porter, suitably named A Taste of History. Cheers! #BskyBeer
December 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Following #EnglandCricket success, hoped West Ham might notch a win #WHUFUL. However looks like we're heading for relegation. Consoling with a zesty @northernmonk.bsky.social West Coast IPA. #BskyBeer
December 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Dudley's Christmas. Neighbourhood adventures & home. #RescueDogDudley
December 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Christmas Eve drinks in the Crooked Billet Colney Heath. Fine pint of @TringBrewery Side Pocket. #CountryPubs #BskyBeer
December 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Merry Christmas friends & colleagues, & all the brewers & publicans working hard for our treasured pubs. Greetings to Never Trumpers friends across the Pond. Thanks to Simon Walkden @thornbridge.bsky.social for his image of the Cricket Inn, Totley, Sheffield, with log fires blazing inside.
December 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM