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Todd Alström
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Having an early Monday beer (4,7% Helles Lager) at Helsinki Bryggeri, because why the hell not. 🍻🤘
Hand holding a clear, golden colored beer in a glass with a copper-cladded brewhouse in the background.
June 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Touched some grass today. Kid insisted that we find and climb the hidden steps at Kaivopuisto. ❤️🇫🇮
A very narrow path between a rock formation with steps made out of slabs of rock. Location: Kaivopuisto in Helinki, Finland (Suomi).
June 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Congrats to @jd-vance-1.bsky.social for gaining 63,402 BLOCKS in the last 24 hours (and climbing)!

That currently puts the Vice President of the United States of America at the #2 most blocked account on Bluesky.

He'll probably reach #1 this weekend.

Source: clearsky.app
Top 20 Blocked accounts in the last 24 hours on Bluesky from https://clearsky.app
June 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Enjoying a Pils at Teerenpeli in Helsinki, Finland.

Kippis! 🍻🤘

(Isänpäivä is on 2nd Sunday in November, so I get two Father’s Days.)
Glass off bright golden beer with frothy head sitting on bar.
June 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Just deleted the Xe (currency exchange) app from my phone to save my sanity.
Screenshot of a graph showing the currency exchange rate of the EUR vs USD within the last month. It’s not pretty. 1 EUR = 1.140544 USD
May 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Damn! Krusher, a 5.8% Extra Pale Ale brewed by Panimoyhtiö Tuju x Temperance Brewing and hopped with Krush, Mosaic, Columbus, and Centennial, is freaking awesome!

Light, crisp, fruity, floral, herbal, and dry. Should be a year-round offering.

Kippis! 🍻🤘
Black can with a colorful illustration of a crazed bearded man that’s just ripped a skateboard in half.
May 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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From last night...

First post-surgery beer after nearly three weeks of no beer: Pumpattava Barbaari (5% Helles Lager) from Panimoyhtiö Tuju in Lappeenranta, Suomi!

Tuju has become one of my favorite breweries since moving to Finland. My dream is to do a collab with them one day.

Kippis! 🇫🇮🍻🤘
Black can of beer with a drawing of screaming barbarian on it and a tall glass filled with golden beer just behind it.
May 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Went drinking last night and then I get this notification. 😫

@rodneyanonymous.bsky.social
Screenshot of an Apple Music notification on iPhone that reads: New Music When Daddy Drinks - Single by The Dead Milkmen is available now.
March 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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My energy is 🔥
Another screenshot of spam on Bluespam… Today at 2:48 PM Hey there ! I know this might be kinda weird, but I came across your profile and couldn't help but contact you. I love your energy, would you be up for a chat? (p.s. promise I'm not a stalker!
March 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Probably caught glimpses of me walking the floor at a BeerAdvocate Extreme Beer Fest in the before times.

I have a very distinct look. Some say unforgettable.
Another screenshot of a spam in Chat requests on Bluesky… Gabyp32 • 2h @phili32.bsky.social Hello... you look familiar Not followed by anyone you're following Accept | Reject
March 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Seems legit. Plus they followed me. Should I accept?
Just a chat request on Bluesky from yet another spam account.
March 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Sucks being paid in US dollars right now.
A currency exchange chart showing the value of 1 USD as 0.925544 EUR, with a decrease of 0.0372 (-3.866%) over the past month. The chart displays a volatile downward trend in the exchange rate this week thanks to Trump’s stupid tariffs.
March 6, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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The icy view at Eiranranta on the Gulf of Finland just before sunset tonight.
A vast expanse of ice over an ocean with fragmented ice shards covering the surface, reflecting light. The horizon features a distant landmass under a cloudy sky during sunset.
February 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Finally! Felt like I was going to have a seizure every time I opened Signal.
Screenshot of an update for Signal on iOS. Text reads… Signal - Private Messenger Update • This update fixes a bug that briefly caused the launch screen to appear with a bright background even when the Dark theme was selected. If you were inspired by Valentine's Day and want to turn the lights down even more, we recommend candlelight. • Now when you send a quick reply to a specific message by long-pressing on a Signal notification, your response will be sent as a quoted reply. Version 7.47 • 142.8 MB
February 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Testing out an ad blocker notice on beeradvocate.com for logged out visitors. I personally hate programmatic ads, and hate that we rely on them, but it's the World Wide Web that we currently live in.

This one gives users the option to "continue without supporting us." 🥹
Screenshot of beeradvocate.com (an awesome beer website and community) featuring an ad blocker notice that reads: "Looks like your ad blocker is on. We rely on ads to help keep the lights on, so please consider disabling your ad blocker." with a link to disable or continue without supporting the site.
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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I proclaim kalsarikännit!

I’m not entirely alone today, but I’m not going outside, not getting dressed, and only getting off the couch if absolutely necessary (beer, food, bathroom, exigency).
Emoji of a man in only his underwear, in front of a comfy chair, smiling, and holding a mug of beer. Kalsarikännit (Finnish) is the feeling when you are going to get drunk home alone in your underwear – with no intention of going out. Suomi, Finland, olut 🇫🇮🍻
February 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Note to self: never do a shot of Minttu Black again. Tasted like mouthwash with hints of salmari in the back.

(The Riff just got it in for the first time, so I volunteered to do a shot, because I love salmari / salmiakki. FML.)
A tattooed bartender holds a bottle of Minttu Black, a mint-flavored shot from Finland, displaying its label. Various cut citrus fruits are on the bar counter, alongside a can. The background features dark decor with photographs on the wall.
February 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Thanks to @bsky.app, I’m finally discovering myself after all these years. ❤️
Screenshot of my “I ❤️ beer.” post in the Bluesky Discover feed.
February 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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I thought Duo was already dead? 💀
Screenshot of the Duolingo widget for iOS with a dying Duo (their owl mascot) and a message saying: “Dying to practice…”
February 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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And there's still time to join #Cellaruary every February before asteroid 2004 YR4 arrives.

www.beeradvocate.com/community/th...
Image of a dark basement with metal racks filled with an array of beer bottles on multiple shelves. Text overly reads: “#Cellaruary: Beer is meant to be consumed, not collected.” BeerAdvocate logo in the right corner.
February 13, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Good evening from Helsinki, Finland!

Now drinking:

Pyöveli (“Executioner,” a 9.2% Imperial Stout) from Tuju in Lappeenranta, Finland + a shot of salmari at The Riff.

Have an awesome weekend.

Kippis! 🍻🤘
A close-up of a black rubber bar mat featuring a can of Pyöveli Imperial Stout and a filled glass of the stout, along with a small shot glass filled with a black liquid. A bartender with colorful hair is slightly blurred in the background, Location: The Riff in Helsinki, Finland
January 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Not sure what’s going on here, but breakfast today doesn’t suck.

Homemade Chile Colorado (Finnish heritage) Pork Tamales w/ sliced habanero inside + pyttipannu + a fried egg + Poppamies habanero hot sauce.
A white plate of food featuring two tamales, a fried egg topped with black pepper and red hot sauce, and diced potatoes mixed with chopped ham, onions, and colorful bell peppers. A second plate with corn husks is in the background.
January 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Quick pull of Market Porter from Thornbridge, and then back outside to enjoy some fresh snow.

Kippis! 🍻🤘
A close-up view of a beer engine / hand-pulled cask-conditioned beer tap labeled "Market Porter" (4.5%, “a creamy smooth Porter”) from Thornbridge Brewery in England. The tap is made of brass and is mounted on a wooden base, with a glass of dark beer filled with foam in the background. Location: Kitty’s in Helsinki, Finland
January 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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My wife made Chili Colorado Pork Tamales today (with Finnish heritage pork).

🇫🇮🐖🇲🇽🫔🥰
A red plate featuring three tamales, side of refried beans topped with shredded cheese, a salad with lettuce and tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, and a lime wedge. All set on a textured blue placemat.
January 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Missed Baltic Porter Day, but not the tasting thread on BeerAdvocate!

www.beeradvocate.com/community/th...

Baltic Porter Day 2024 from Põhjala in Tallinn, Estonia.

“An indulgent imperial Baltic Porter brewed with dried coffee cherries to celebrate Baltic Porter Day 2024.” 10% ABV

Kippis! 🍻🤘
A bottle of Baltic Porter (Day 2024) beer from Põhjala is next to a Teku glass on a wooden table. The beer is dark, and the bottle label features a design with a planet motif. The setting appears cozy with a blurred background.
January 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM