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Ghost Town — Hometown Boozers and Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Epping, Essex — Pellicle
What do you order in the pub when you’re not drinking, or aren’t in the mood for a pint? Lime and soda —a classic—is my go-to. It’s tasty; it’s reliable. You can go to any pub, anywhere, and they hav...
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Newt Albiston has a complex relationship with their hometown of Epping, Essex. Visiting their dad's local pub after the anti-immigration protests in the town last year brought up some heavy feelings.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Everything we publish is free to read and free to listen to, forever. Every writer, illustrator and photographer is paid for their work, thanks to our supporters and our headline sponsors @geterbrewed.bsky.social. You can support Pellicle via Patreon by tapping this link: www.patreon.com/pelliclemag
Catch up with our latest Pellicle Podcast episode all about new hop varieties featuring Robbie Harrigan from Yakima Chief Hops, Mark Cotterill of Beak Brewery and Brett Pemberton from Pomona Island.
Ep84 — Getting Hands On With New Hop Varieties — Pellicle share.google/JbQ6SkucFlDW...
Ep84 — Getting Hands On With New Hop Varieties — Pellicle share.google/JbQ6SkucFlDW...
The Pellicle Podcast Ep84 — Getting Hands On With New Hop Varieties — Pellicle
Hops have dominated the beer conversation for decades. Modern beer culture has been built on their vast trellises, the majority of which are located in Yakima, in the Pacific Northwest of the United S...
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February 15, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Catch up with our latest Pellicle Podcast episode all about new hop varieties featuring Robbie Harrigan from Yakima Chief Hops, Mark Cotterill of Beak Brewery and Brett Pemberton from Pomona Island.
Ep84 — Getting Hands On With New Hop Varieties — Pellicle share.google/JbQ6SkucFlDW...
Ep84 — Getting Hands On With New Hop Varieties — Pellicle share.google/JbQ6SkucFlDW...
Happy Valentine's Day to our lovely and very beautiful subscribers, readers, supporters and friends 💝🌹
Illustration by Eilis Dart
Illustration by Eilis Dart
February 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Happy Valentine's Day to our lovely and very beautiful subscribers, readers, supporters and friends 💝🌹
Illustration by Eilis Dart
Illustration by Eilis Dart
We are here waiting for any and all Big Sandwich Content
Might go into town today and buy a really big sandwich
February 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
We are here waiting for any and all Big Sandwich Content
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It’s a lovely morning… to watch a three part mini-documentary on the @thornbridge.bsky.social Burton Union, which I’ve compiled into a handy playlist on YouTube here:
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The Burton Union - YouTube
A three-part mini-documentary on the Burton Union set at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Shot, edited and produced by Matthew Curtis.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:39 AM
It’s a lovely morning… to watch a three part mini-documentary on the @thornbridge.bsky.social Burton Union, which I’ve compiled into a handy playlist on YouTube here:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Re-reading @eoghanwalshbxl.bsky.social's piece on Dublin's football and independent beer scenes because for the first time in ages, going to the footie today won't be a total washout ☀️🥅
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I Have a Love — The Resurrection of Beer, Football and Community Under Dublin Floodlights — Pellicle
On 15 July 2009, Stephen Clinch landed in Salzburg, tired and confused, after jetting from Dublin to Sioux Falls, Minneapolis, back to Dublin, and finally, to Munich. He’d been buying equipment for hi...
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February 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Re-reading @eoghanwalshbxl.bsky.social's piece on Dublin's football and independent beer scenes because for the first time in ages, going to the footie today won't be a total washout ☀️🥅
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New Union, Kendal…
February 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
New Union, Kendal…
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📍The Shirkers Rest, New Cross
February 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
📍The Shirkers Rest, New Cross
February 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Friday night is pub night. Pics please!
📍The Lower Buck, Waddington
📍The Lower Buck, Waddington
February 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Friday night is pub night. Pics please!
📍The Lower Buck, Waddington
📍The Lower Buck, Waddington
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There's a lot of chat in this episode between @katiematherkm.bsky.social and @rickhough.bsky.social about how we commission stories, what we love about beer, wine and pub culture writing, and more about what we're planning in the future. Check it out!
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Ep. 2608 Pub Culture, Natural Wine & Island Terroir with Katie Mather | Book Club with Richard Hough
Dive into the world of Pub Culture and Natural Wine Industry Insights. Join Richard Hough and Katie Mather in Episode 2608.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
There's a lot of chat in this episode between @katiematherkm.bsky.social and @rickhough.bsky.social about how we commission stories, what we love about beer, wine and pub culture writing, and more about what we're planning in the future. Check it out!
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Also a big shout out for @pelliclemag.com who are doing great things for beer/wine culture/writing 🙌
February 13, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Also a big shout out for @pelliclemag.com who are doing great things for beer/wine culture/writing 🙌
There's a lot of chat in this episode between @katiematherkm.bsky.social and @rickhough.bsky.social about how we commission stories, what we love about beer, wine and pub culture writing, and more about what we're planning in the future. Check it out!
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
Ep. 2608 Pub Culture, Natural Wine & Island Terroir with Katie Mather | Book Club with Richard Hough
Dive into the world of Pub Culture and Natural Wine Industry Insights. Join Richard Hough and Katie Mather in Episode 2608.
www.italianwinepodcast.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
There's a lot of chat in this episode between @katiematherkm.bsky.social and @rickhough.bsky.social about how we commission stories, what we love about beer, wine and pub culture writing, and more about what we're planning in the future. Check it out!
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-...
This happened to us too. Twice. One had fake sources, and another told us using generative AI was essential to their writing because it freed up their time to do other things. Which is quite mind blowing when you think about it. An admission by a writer that writing really isn't their bag.
Aided by genAI models like ChatGPT, “writers” hoping to get paid for fake stories have become an even bigger problem for publications big and small. One such writer almost pulled one over on COYOTE — until @soleilho.com, who is a nerd, spotted a key idiosyncrasy.
How COYOTE Almost Got Slopped by AI
The sordid tale of the freelancer who never was.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
This happened to us too. Twice. One had fake sources, and another told us using generative AI was essential to their writing because it freed up their time to do other things. Which is quite mind blowing when you think about it. An admission by a writer that writing really isn't their bag.
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Loved this from @pelliclemag.com.
'You can change with the times, but you can also choose to ignore the complicated shit'
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'You can change with the times, but you can also choose to ignore the complicated shit'
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Ghost Town — Hometown Boozers and Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Epping, Essex — Pellicle
What do you order in the pub when you’re not drinking, or aren’t in the mood for a pint? Lime and soda —a classic—is my go-to. It’s tasty; it’s reliable. You can go to any pub, anywhere, and they hav...
www.pelliclemag.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Loved this from @pelliclemag.com.
'You can change with the times, but you can also choose to ignore the complicated shit'
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/2/...
'You can change with the times, but you can also choose to ignore the complicated shit'
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/2/...
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Something we've chatted about a lot internally is how important it is to find different perspectives from new (to us) voices on pub life and culture, and this piece from @mossheadlives.bsky.social about returning to their hometown pub is just that.
Newt Albiston has a complex relationship with their hometown of Epping, Essex. Visiting their dad's local pub after the anti-immigration protests in the town last year brought up some heavy feelings.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/2/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/2/...
Ghost Town — Hometown Boozers and Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Epping, Essex — Pellicle
What do you order in the pub when you’re not drinking, or aren’t in the mood for a pint? Lime and soda —a classic—is my go-to. It’s tasty; it’s reliable. You can go to any pub, anywhere, and they hav...
www.pelliclemag.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Something we've chatted about a lot internally is how important it is to find different perspectives from new (to us) voices on pub life and culture, and this piece from @mossheadlives.bsky.social about returning to their hometown pub is just that.
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I’ve got a new feature with the one and only @rogerprotz.bsky.social out soon for @pelliclemag.com 🙌🏻
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 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I’ve got a new feature with the one and only @rogerprotz.bsky.social out soon for @pelliclemag.com 🙌🏻
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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
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.
Newt Albiston has a complex relationship with their hometown of Epping, Essex. Visiting their dad's local pub after the anti-immigration protests in the town last year brought up some heavy feelings.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/2/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/2/...
Ghost Town — Hometown Boozers and Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Epping, Essex — Pellicle
What do you order in the pub when you’re not drinking, or aren’t in the mood for a pint? Lime and soda —a classic—is my go-to. It’s tasty; it’s reliable. You can go to any pub, anywhere, and they hav...
www.pelliclemag.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Newt Albiston has a complex relationship with their hometown of Epping, Essex. Visiting their dad's local pub after the anti-immigration protests in the town last year brought up some heavy feelings.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/2/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/2/...
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As promised, here’s the first part of the three part ‘mini-documentary’ I captured during a two-day visit to Thornbridge last October. Soon to be followed by a podcast and write up, also.
February 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
As promised, here’s the first part of the three part ‘mini-documentary’ I captured during a two-day visit to Thornbridge last October. Soon to be followed by a podcast and write up, also.
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Don’t miss out on this lovely profile of Eckhart Brewing in NYC we published today. The US beer scene remains important to me despite everything and we’ll keep drip feeding these stories through when we discover breweries that spark our curiosity like these.
Eckhart Beer Co. in Bushwick, NY—a place of community and what look and sound like absolutely delicious crispy pints. Thank you @divalentinope.bsky.social for the escapism, the joy, and the hope.
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www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/1/...
Turn On the Bright Lights — How New York City’s Eckhart Beer Co. is Making the Old New Again — Pellicle
If you’ve been into beer for a while, then you’re probably getting used to saying goodbye. In 2025, more breweries in the U.S. closed than opened, and the same was true in 2024. New York City was no...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Don’t miss out on this lovely profile of Eckhart Brewing in NYC we published today. The US beer scene remains important to me despite everything and we’ll keep drip feeding these stories through when we discover breweries that spark our curiosity like these.
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Google mail junked this article because of its content. It’s nothing that radical but it’s very great writing as ever from @divalentinope.bsky.social
Eckhart Beer Co. in Bushwick, NY—a place of community and what look and sound like absolutely delicious crispy pints. Thank you @divalentinope.bsky.social for the escapism, the joy, and the hope.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/1/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/1/...
Turn On the Bright Lights — How New York City’s Eckhart Beer Co. is Making the Old New Again — Pellicle
If you’ve been into beer for a while, then you’re probably getting used to saying goodbye. In 2025, more breweries in the U.S. closed than opened, and the same was true in 2024. New York City was no...
www.pelliclemag.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Google mail junked this article because of its content. It’s nothing that radical but it’s very great writing as ever from @divalentinope.bsky.social
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Eckhart Beer Co. in Bushwick, NY—a place of community and what look and sound like absolutely delicious crispy pints. Thank you @divalentinope.bsky.social for the escapism, the joy, and the hope.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/1/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/1/...
Turn On the Bright Lights — How New York City’s Eckhart Beer Co. is Making the Old New Again — Pellicle
If you’ve been into beer for a while, then you’re probably getting used to saying goodbye. In 2025, more breweries in the U.S. closed than opened, and the same was true in 2024. New York City was no...
www.pelliclemag.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Eckhart Beer Co. in Bushwick, NY—a place of community and what look and sound like absolutely delicious crispy pints. Thank you @divalentinope.bsky.social for the escapism, the joy, and the hope.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/1/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/1/...
We promise nothing nefarious is happening in our email newsletter, despite Gmail's insistence that we are "stealing information". Surely the content is not being censored? Surely not. Suuuurely not.
Please go looking for it in spam/junk folders, there's a great tour/doc of Harvey's Brewery in it.
Please go looking for it in spam/junk folders, there's a great tour/doc of Harvey's Brewery in it.
February 4, 2026 at 8:57 AM
We promise nothing nefarious is happening in our email newsletter, despite Gmail's insistence that we are "stealing information". Surely the content is not being censored? Surely not. Suuuurely not.
Please go looking for it in spam/junk folders, there's a great tour/doc of Harvey's Brewery in it.
Please go looking for it in spam/junk folders, there's a great tour/doc of Harvey's Brewery in it.