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Matthew Curtis @totalcurtis.bsky.social · 1d

I was thrilled to pick up a first place at last nights @nagbw.bsky.social awards for an essay in Final Gravity about my diagnosis of hearing loss. Huge thanks to @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social for commissioning and careful edits.

Best personal essay, First Place — Curtis, Matthew. “On Deaf Ears—Beer Spaces and the Hard of Hearing.” Final Gravity, April 1, 2025

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 1d

Marble Arch Inn, Manchester, painting by Brenainn Shackleton. #NorthernArt

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Jim @beersmanchester.bsky.social · 2d

Before ISBF ends for good, I had a bucket list of breweries I wanted to create a beer with.

Ampersand were on that list.

The day surpassed my expectations. And they were already high.

Read on.

Independent Salford Beer Festival @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social · 2d

Jim’s ninth #ISBFX brewday took him to Norfolk, to the market town of Diss, for a special collaboration with Ampersand Brew Co.

Grab a cuppa, find a cosy seat, and read all about it: www.salfordbeerfest.com/news/isbfx-b...

#ISBFX Brewday 9 - Ampersand (or "The Bucket List Gets a Tick") — ISBFX

“… On the last leg of a journey They started a long time ago The arc of a love affair Rainbows in the high desert air Mountain passes Slipping into stones Hearts and bones…. “ “ Hearts & Bon...

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Pete Brown @petebrownbeer.bsky.social · 2d

Today in @thetimes.com we get serious and address one of the most important issues in today’s torrid and uncertain world: the growing popularity of the single-file queue in pubs. Reader discretion is advised. (Paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...

The orderly pub queue: can we all just stop it now, please?

Forty per cent of Brits think waiting in single file at the bar is a good idea. Here’s why they’re very wrong

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Independent Salford Beer Festival @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social · 2d

Jim’s ninth #ISBFX brewday took him to Norfolk, to the market town of Diss, for a special collaboration with Ampersand Brew Co.

Grab a cuppa, find a cosy seat, and read all about it: www.salfordbeerfest.com/news/isbfx-b...

#ISBFX Brewday 9 - Ampersand (or "The Bucket List Gets a Tick") — ISBFX

“… On the last leg of a journey They started a long time ago The arc of a love affair Rainbows in the high desert air Mountain passes Slipping into stones Hearts and bones…. “ “ Hearts & Bon...

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Independent Salford Beer Festival @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for sharing!

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CloningPandas @cloningpandas.bsky.social · 3d

Spotted at @petersgatetap.bsky.social @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social

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Boak & Bailey (Jess & Ray) @boakandbailey.bsky.social · 3d

This week's edition of news, nuggets and longreads is now up, with all sorts of great stuff, including several responses to one of our own posts from earlier in the week. 🍺🍻

boakandbailey.com/2025/10/news...

News, nuggets and longreads 11 October 2025: The Bird That You Can’t See

Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got Deptford, Belgian craft, and more on beer festivals.

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Jim @beersmanchester.bsky.social · 4d

Personal. This one's always personal.

But one hell of a day.

Always is.

Come join us. Not many tickets left.

#ISBFX #Tickets #DontMissOut

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Adrian Tierney-Jones @atjbeer.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s beer of the week in the @dailystar.co.uk is from a new brewery to me, a delicious dry stout from @tunbrewing.com and if you look carefully the green tiled frontage on the old pub in the distance is a sign it was once a Barclay’s house

Newspaper cut of my beer of the week with buildings and a road in the background

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Laura Hadland @morrighani.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to Charlotte Pike for the glowing review of my book 'Beer Festivals' in her newsletter.

"Laura’s award-winning writing is meticulously researched, hugely informative and entertaining and this book is a fascinating guide to the beer and cider festivals in the UK."

Brilliant brand new cookbooks

Plus a draw to win two featured titles

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Independent Salford Beer Festival @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social · 4d

#ISBFX Brewday 8: Five Towns Brewery

This one’s not about awards, it’s about people, loyalty, and a bit of history. A tower of strength when it mattered most, Malcolm from Five Towns is someone worth travelling to Wakefield for on 3 hours’ sleep.

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#ISBFX Brewday 8 with Five Towns - Impeached! (aka The Jock Shock) — ISBFX

“ I, endlessly guard the things that I believe And wear my heart in pieces on my sleeve Watch me as I bleed Pink & Red, Red & Pink I think I'm stuck somewhere between What do you need? O...

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Independent Salford Beer Festival @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social · 5d

Jim headed up to Northumberland on Friday, and along with @daisyturnell.bsky.social from @craftbeerncl.bsky.social & @bombgirl.bsky.social they joined The First & Last Brewery for #ISBFX Brewday 7.

Read all about it (+ @breweryjewellery.bsky.social treats) at www.salfordbeerfest.com/news/isbfx-b...

#ISBFX #Brewday7 : A New Crush (or "Thinking of Igor Cavalera") — ISBFX

“ Between lightning and thunder three seconds the gap A warm candle glow keeps this wood room from black My cat, she sleeps on an old clippy mat Purring out echoes of faint pitter-pat As the rai...

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David Bailey @bathedailey.bsky.social · 6d

Drew the poster for a megablaster Stockport glitterati charity meal coming up at @runawaybrewery.bsky.social with all proceeds going to supporting Eat Well’s good work

Abstract-ish poster for Honest and Crust and friends meal event. Colourful plates on a blue and white tablecloth pattern

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Abbeydale Brewery @abbeydalebeers.bsky.social · 7d

Ride North to Scarborough! The result of our collaboration with our good pal Stu from North Riding Brewery is now available. A classic, convivial pale brewed using Columbus, Citra and Vic Secret hops, for a vivid, citrussy character and a juicy finish. Look out for it on the bar!

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Elusive Brewing @elusivebrewing.com · 6d

Apparently it’s International Beer & Pizza Day tomorrow.

So…what’s your pizza of choice to pair with Oregon Trail?

A can of Oregon Trail West Coast IPA with the Oregon Trail in the background

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beerincumbria.bsky.social @beerincumbria.bsky.social · 10d

A perfect festival where sitting down with a beer and having a chat is normal - no charging around for tiny gulps here! It’s very good for your wellbeing…

Independent Salford Beer Festival @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social · 10d

Time for a ticket update 🎟️

If you’re looking to join us at #ISBFX next month, there are only a few tickets left for the Thursday night, and Saturday night is selling quickly, too.

www.universe.com/events/indep...

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BombGirl @bombgirl.bsky.social · 10d

As you may have noticed there was no #BlueBowl yesterday that cos I was with @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social and @craftbeerchannel.bsky.social at First and Last deep in the heart of Northumberland helping to brew/document a special beer for the festival
We were fed by @breweryjewellery.bsky.social

Nelson Sauvin pellets being weighed out for their first addition

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Independent Salford Beer Festival @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social · 10d

Time for a ticket update 🎟️

If you’re looking to join us at #ISBFX next month, there are only a few tickets left for the Thursday night, and Saturday night is selling quickly, too.

www.universe.com/events/indep...

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The Kernel Brewery @kernelbrewery.bsky.social · 11d

London Brick - Red Rye Ale, 6.4% and Bitter - Simonds 1880, 5.6% have made their long awaited return!

Both are available on our Online Shop -> tinyurl.com/5x82aykb

The London Brick is currently pouring at our Spa Road Venue, on cask and keg. Both iterations taste delightful.

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Craft Beer Newcastle @craftbeerncl.bsky.social · 11d

Such a wonderful day up at First & Last Brewery in Northumberland with @beersmanchester.bsky.social @bombgirl.bsky.social + @breweryjewellery.bsky.social to brew a collab. for @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social

#DreamTeam

Behind the bar in the taproom of First & Last Brewery with Ric, Jim, Clare, Daisy, Robin & Red

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Wishbone Brewery @wishbonebrewery.bsky.social · 11d

We’ll be brewing a new Bitter in a week or two, First Gold hops and a blend of malts (Maris Otter, Extra Pale, Wheat, Crystal 240 & Amber Malts) this will be heading to the lovely @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social

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Independent Salford Beer Festival @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social · 12d

We’ve been Brewing Up A (Dark) Storm at @runawaybrewery.bsky.social for our sixth #ISBFX brew day this year - head over to our website to read all about it:
www.salfordbeerfest.com/news/isbfx-b...

Two hands wearing black gloves are cupping a Runaway Brewery branded glass with a dark beer in it

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Wishbone Brewery @wishbonebrewery.bsky.social · 12d

Just had a sneaky taste of The Black Imp in its twice used Red Wine Barrels, pretty sure we will be getting this out and put into Pins and 20L Keykegs fairly soon #BarrelAged

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RunawayBrewery.bsky.social @runawaybrewery.bsky.social · 15d

Anyone know of a livestock Farmer local to Stockport who might be interested in a relatively small amount of spent grain on the regular, please do put them in touch.

Cheers!

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