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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Saddest news. #WestHam legend, longest serving player, manager #BillyBonds has passed away this morning. Privileged to have seen his many triumphs at Upton Park, famously socks rolled down, no shin guards. His spirit will be with us at the London Stadium this pm. #WHULIV #COYI #RIPBONZO
November 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Saddest news. #WestHam legend, longest serving player, manager #BillyBonds has passed away this morning. Privileged to have seen his many triumphs at Upton Park, famously socks rolled down, no shin guards. His spirit will be with us at the London Stadium this pm. #WHULIV #COYI #RIPBONZO
US Sec of War Pete Hegseth "We've only just begun to kill narco-terrorists." Regime blowing up fishing boats suspected not proven of drug trafficking, killing survivors. Trump "fully" pardoning convicted notorious narcotics kingpin (facilitating 400 tons cocaine to US) former Honduran Pres Hernandez
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
US Sec of War Pete Hegseth "We've only just begun to kill narco-terrorists." Regime blowing up fishing boats suspected not proven of drug trafficking, killing survivors. Trump "fully" pardoning convicted notorious narcotics kingpin (facilitating 400 tons cocaine to US) former Honduran Pres Hernandez
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November 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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The West Berkshire CAMRA Christmas social on Wednesday 10 December is an ale trail starting at the Cow & Cask, Newbury, at 7.30pm. Christmas jumpers optional!
westberkscamra.org.uk/event/christ...
westberkscamra.org.uk/event/christ...
Branch Christmas Social - West Berkshire CAMRA
Our Christmas social will be a festive ale trail in Newbury on Wednesday 10th December starting at the Cow & Cask (7.30pm).
westberkscamra.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The West Berkshire CAMRA Christmas social on Wednesday 10 December is an ale trail starting at the Cow & Cask, Newbury, at 7.30pm. Christmas jumpers optional!
westberkscamra.org.uk/event/christ...
westberkscamra.org.uk/event/christ...
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Crown Inn, Stockport
November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Crown Inn, Stockport
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My latest reviews for Drinks Retailing.
November 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My latest reviews for Drinks Retailing.
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Festive Friday Beer O'Clock. Kicking off with a fine pint of Twelve Days Porter from Hook Norton Brewery. Cheers 🍻
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Festive Friday Beer O'Clock. Kicking off with a fine pint of Twelve Days Porter from Hook Norton Brewery. Cheers 🍻
Enjoyable lunch washed down with Dark Star Hophead with Will Lewis, the fine photographer for Ale City: St Albans. The ancient Three Hammers, one time venue for local West Ham meet-ups. #BskyBeer
November 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Enjoyable lunch washed down with Dark Star Hophead with Will Lewis, the fine photographer for Ale City: St Albans. The ancient Three Hammers, one time venue for local West Ham meet-ups. #BskyBeer
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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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Next we have The Susanna Forbes Award for Best Communication About Cider, sponsored by the National Association of Cider Makers
🏆 Gold: Laura Hadland
🥈 Silver: Gabe Cook
🏅 Highly Commended: Rachel Hendry & Anaïs Lecoq
#BGBW25
🏆 Gold: Laura Hadland
🥈 Silver: Gabe Cook
🏅 Highly Commended: Rachel Hendry & Anaïs Lecoq
#BGBW25
November 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Next we have The Susanna Forbes Award for Best Communication About Cider, sponsored by the National Association of Cider Makers
🏆 Gold: Laura Hadland
🥈 Silver: Gabe Cook
🏅 Highly Commended: Rachel Hendry & Anaïs Lecoq
#BGBW25
🏆 Gold: Laura Hadland
🥈 Silver: Gabe Cook
🏅 Highly Commended: Rachel Hendry & Anaïs Lecoq
#BGBW25
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November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Moving on to the Best Technical Communication about Beer, sponsored by WSET
🏆 Gold: Pete Brown
🥈 Silver: David Nilsen
🏅 Highly Commended: Tim O'Rourke
#BGBW25
🏆 Gold: Pete Brown
🥈 Silver: David Nilsen
🏅 Highly Commended: Tim O'Rourke
#BGBW25
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Moving on to the Best Technical Communication about Beer, sponsored by WSET
🏆 Gold: Pete Brown
🥈 Silver: David Nilsen
🏅 Highly Commended: Tim O'Rourke
#BGBW25
🏆 Gold: Pete Brown
🥈 Silver: David Nilsen
🏅 Highly Commended: Tim O'Rourke
#BGBW25
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Next we have Best Beer News & Business Communicator, sponsored by St. Austell Brewery
🏆 Gold: Matthew Curtis
🥈 Silver: Andy Crouch
🏅 Highly Commended: James Beeson
#BGBW25
🏆 Gold: Matthew Curtis
🥈 Silver: Andy Crouch
🏅 Highly Commended: James Beeson
#BGBW25
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Next we have Best Beer News & Business Communicator, sponsored by St. Austell Brewery
🏆 Gold: Matthew Curtis
🥈 Silver: Andy Crouch
🏅 Highly Commended: James Beeson
#BGBW25
🏆 Gold: Matthew Curtis
🥈 Silver: Andy Crouch
🏅 Highly Commended: James Beeson
#BGBW25
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November 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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We have a special award for this evening, to honour the work of Martyn Cornell (@thezythophile.bsky.social) as his contribution to beer writing throughout his life.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We have a special award for this evening, to honour the work of Martyn Cornell (@thezythophile.bsky.social) as his contribution to beer writing throughout his life.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
The Grinch stole my seat again. #Sunspot #RescueDogDudley
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Grinch stole my seat again. #Sunspot #RescueDogDudley
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Drinking a @northernmonk.bsky.social x Wiper and True collab Dark Matter imperial stout while the dog watches intently as our lad eat his tea. Fantastic beer this. #BskyBeer
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Drinking a @northernmonk.bsky.social x Wiper and True collab Dark Matter imperial stout while the dog watches intently as our lad eat his tea. Fantastic beer this. #BskyBeer
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November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
All eyes on #Budget2026. MPs always cheers at mention of pubs & pints. ACTION needed for pubs & their vital recognised community role. Measures inc: VAT CUT for hospitality, BIZ RATES review, ENERGY costs, WORKPLACE support/NI. Invest in pubs, not offshore pubcos, our breweries, not global brewers.
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
All eyes on #Budget2026. MPs always cheers at mention of pubs & pints. ACTION needed for pubs & their vital recognised community role. Measures inc: VAT CUT for hospitality, BIZ RATES review, ENERGY costs, WORKPLACE support/NI. Invest in pubs, not offshore pubcos, our breweries, not global brewers.
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Join Natalia from Pura Panela this Friday, 28th November, from 5pm at Hop Hideout for a FREE tasting of Panela, our new 7% Colombian Coffee Porter!
November 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Join Natalia from Pura Panela this Friday, 28th November, from 5pm at Hop Hideout for a FREE tasting of Panela, our new 7% Colombian Coffee Porter!
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CAMRA has released the second film in its community-owned pub documentary series, this time focusing on the Travellers Rest in Skeeby, North Yorkshire beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/25/c... #pub #pubnews #communitypub @camraofficial.bsky.social @plunkettuk.bsky.social @womenontap.bsky.social
How to save and re-open a community pub - Beer Today
CAMRA has released the second film in its community-owned pub documentary series, this time focusing on the Travellers Rest in Skeeby, North Yorkshire
beertoday.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
CAMRA has released the second film in its community-owned pub documentary series, this time focusing on the Travellers Rest in Skeeby, North Yorkshire beertoday.co.uk/2025/11/25/c... #pub #pubnews #communitypub @camraofficial.bsky.social @plunkettuk.bsky.social @womenontap.bsky.social
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This Friday, we launch our BA Manchester Christmas Ale.
A beer brewed with all four of Manchester's Family Breweries, with a collective 700+ years of brewing history between them.
A true honour. Going live online and in the Taproom this Friday
www.trackbrewing.co/collections/...
A beer brewed with all four of Manchester's Family Breweries, with a collective 700+ years of brewing history between them.
A true honour. Going live online and in the Taproom this Friday
www.trackbrewing.co/collections/...
November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This Friday, we launch our BA Manchester Christmas Ale.
A beer brewed with all four of Manchester's Family Breweries, with a collective 700+ years of brewing history between them.
A true honour. Going live online and in the Taproom this Friday
www.trackbrewing.co/collections/...
A beer brewed with all four of Manchester's Family Breweries, with a collective 700+ years of brewing history between them.
A true honour. Going live online and in the Taproom this Friday
www.trackbrewing.co/collections/...
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Look at her. Like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth. She’s trying to be nice to me after taking a piss in my office earlier today. Admittedly, most unusual for her!
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Look at her. Like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth. She’s trying to be nice to me after taking a piss in my office earlier today. Admittedly, most unusual for her!
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From the Duck & Willow, Downend, across from the Grace Memorial Ground.
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
From the Duck & Willow, Downend, across from the Grace Memorial Ground.
Agreed, Will. #CricketersPubs are numerous national treasures. A favourite, the Cricketers at Weston, with cricket bat collection. Others village pubs on the green where you can while away an afternoon with a pint & watch the local team.
It's Ashesmas eve - but all through bluesky not a creature is stirring, not even a fucking mouse. So please enjoy these pictures of cricket-related pubs, and a bonus shot of Graham Gooch 👌
November 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Agreed, Will. #CricketersPubs are numerous national treasures. A favourite, the Cricketers at Weston, with cricket bat collection. Others village pubs on the green where you can while away an afternoon with a pint & watch the local team.