James Beeson
@beesononbooze.bsky.social
Drinks editor at leading trade magazine The Grocer. Slice and sando enthusiast. Live music lover. Long-suffering Spurs fan.
Breal bought a slew of unloved brands and then engaged in a damaging race to the bottom. This was the inevitable conclusion and the only surprise is that it has taken this long.
My thoughts are with the blameless employees that will be affected by their failure.
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My thoughts are with the blameless employees that will be affected by their failure.
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Breal-backed beer group Keystone Brewing on verge of administration
Keystone employs almost 200 people in the UK and owns two production sites in Yorkshire and Warwickshire
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November 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Breal bought a slew of unloved brands and then engaged in a damaging race to the bottom. This was the inevitable conclusion and the only surprise is that it has taken this long.
My thoughts are with the blameless employees that will be affected by their failure.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/breal-b...
My thoughts are with the blameless employees that will be affected by their failure.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/breal-b...
Can Diageo’s new CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ repeat Tesco turnaround trick?
My take on the day's biggest fmcg story via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
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My take on the day's biggest fmcg story via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
Can Diageo’s new CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ repeat Tesco turnaround trick?
Dave Lewis brings a heavy-hitting reputation to the top job at Diageo. Can he fix the ailing drinks giant?
www.thegrocer.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Can Diageo’s new CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ repeat Tesco turnaround trick?
My take on the day's biggest fmcg story via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
My take on the day's biggest fmcg story via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
For the avoidance of doubt, and because some people don't seem to be able to tell the difference between news and opinion, here's my own view on why Weston's is wrong to declare the death of #perry 🍐
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What’s in a name? Why Westons ditched perry tag to win over younger cider drinkers
The Herefordshire cidermaker says nobody knows what the term 'perry' means. But should it not be its job to educate them?
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October 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
For the avoidance of doubt, and because some people don't seem to be able to tell the difference between news and opinion, here's my own view on why Weston's is wrong to declare the death of #perry 🍐
www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
Hi @helenannesmith.bsky.social. Not really sure why I am getting it in the neck from you here for doing my job, asking Westons a question and reporting their response. Us publishing Westons words is not the same as us agreeing with them. Low hanging fruit to slate journalists though I guess...
October 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Hi @helenannesmith.bsky.social. Not really sure why I am getting it in the neck from you here for doing my job, asking Westons a question and reporting their response. Us publishing Westons words is not the same as us agreeing with them. Low hanging fruit to slate journalists though I guess...
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Westons' statement that "perry is dead" dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) argues that education, not erasure, is essential.
With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
Editorial: Perry Is Not Dead.
Westons’ statement that “perry is dead” dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry argues that education, not erasure, is essential.
cider-review.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Westons' statement that "perry is dead" dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) argues that education, not erasure, is essential.
With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
Hepcat is moving to Kent.
Sunrise Alliance Beverages is to shift production of Gipsy Hill's core range beers to Curious Brewing in Kent, following another year of heavy losses at the south London brewery.
Read the story, exclusively in @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/sunrise...
Sunrise Alliance Beverages is to shift production of Gipsy Hill's core range beers to Curious Brewing in Kent, following another year of heavy losses at the south London brewery.
Read the story, exclusively in @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/sunrise...
Sunrise Alliance Beverages to streamline Gipsy Hill operations with some production moving to Kent
The move will impact a number of production roles in south London
www.thegrocer.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hepcat is moving to Kent.
Sunrise Alliance Beverages is to shift production of Gipsy Hill's core range beers to Curious Brewing in Kent, following another year of heavy losses at the south London brewery.
Read the story, exclusively in @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/sunrise...
Sunrise Alliance Beverages is to shift production of Gipsy Hill's core range beers to Curious Brewing in Kent, following another year of heavy losses at the south London brewery.
Read the story, exclusively in @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/sunrise...
Reposted by James Beeson
Waitrose is to overhaul its beer and cider offer this autumn
🔗 See the 60 new SKUs landing in stores here:
🔗 See the 60 new SKUs landing in stores here:
Waitrose hands first retail listing to The Kernel brewery in beer and cider shake-up
A total of 81 SKUs will land with the retailer between 1 September and 13 October
www.thegrocer.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Waitrose is to overhaul its beer and cider offer this autumn
🔗 See the 60 new SKUs landing in stores here:
🔗 See the 60 new SKUs landing in stores here:
🆕 Waitrose is to hand a grocery debut to The Kernel Brewery as part of a major beer and cider shake-up.
The Kernel Brewery' Table Beer and Export India Porter will land in 72 Waitrose stores on 8 September.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/waitros...
The Kernel Brewery' Table Beer and Export India Porter will land in 72 Waitrose stores on 8 September.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/waitros...
Waitrose hands first retail listing to The Kernel brewery in beer and cider shake-up
A total of 81 SKUs will land with the retailer between 1 September and 13 October
www.thegrocer.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
🆕 Waitrose is to hand a grocery debut to The Kernel Brewery as part of a major beer and cider shake-up.
The Kernel Brewery' Table Beer and Export India Porter will land in 72 Waitrose stores on 8 September.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/waitros...
The Kernel Brewery' Table Beer and Export India Porter will land in 72 Waitrose stores on 8 September.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/waitros...
Went to two pubs this weekend, paid upwards of £7 a pint in both and the service was shambolic. Go to a – admittedly extremely busy – restaurant today & it was the same. Slow, inattentive and dopey staff seems to be the norm everywhere you go, and people wonder why hospitality is on its arse...
August 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Went to two pubs this weekend, paid upwards of £7 a pint in both and the service was shambolic. Go to a – admittedly extremely busy – restaurant today & it was the same. Slow, inattentive and dopey staff seems to be the norm everywhere you go, and people wonder why hospitality is on its arse...
Guinness boom ends as off-trade sales surge subsides.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/guinnes...
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
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Guinness boom ends as sales surge subsides
The slump reflected a 'temporary pause' on off-trade promotions for Guinness earlier this year, according to Diageo
www.thegrocer.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Guinness boom ends as off-trade sales surge subsides.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/guinnes...
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/guinnes...
Concern over profits and a receding tariff threat – five takeaways from Diageo’s full-year results.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
Five key takeaways from Diageo’s full-year results
There were few major surprises as Diageo reported a modest rise in sales but missed forecasts for profits in its full-year results on Tuesday
www.thegrocer.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Concern over profits and a receding tariff threat – five takeaways from Diageo’s full-year results.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
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thank you Sonny. thank you for sticking with us when it would’ve been easier to move on to win many more trophies. thank you for always playing with a smile on your face, and brightening up the pitch. and, mostly, thank you for that night in Bilbao. we will never forget😊 good luck, wherever you go x
August 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
thank you Sonny. thank you for sticking with us when it would’ve been easier to move on to win many more trophies. thank you for always playing with a smile on your face, and brightening up the pitch. and, mostly, thank you for that night in Bilbao. we will never forget😊 good luck, wherever you go x
The goal vs Chelsea where he left Luiz on his arse, the one post-COVID against Arsenal, the two vs City in the CL semi final, the first at our new stadium, the puskas winner vs Burnley, the trophy lift to end 17 years of hurt. So many incredible goals and moments.
Son Heung-Min, Spurs legend. #COYS
Son Heung-Min, Spurs legend. #COYS
August 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The goal vs Chelsea where he left Luiz on his arse, the one post-COVID against Arsenal, the two vs City in the CL semi final, the first at our new stadium, the puskas winner vs Burnley, the trophy lift to end 17 years of hurt. So many incredible goals and moments.
Son Heung-Min, Spurs legend. #COYS
Son Heung-Min, Spurs legend. #COYS
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Son Heung-min is the greatest Tottenham player of the Premier League era, a club legend and a special human being. Tottenham won’t be the same without him but leaving as a European trophy winning captain is the perfect way to end ten brilliant years
August 2, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Son Heung-min is the greatest Tottenham player of the Premier League era, a club legend and a special human being. Tottenham won’t be the same without him but leaving as a European trophy winning captain is the perfect way to end ten brilliant years
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I've seen Gascoigne, Klinsmann, Sheringham, Ginola, Berbatov, Modric, Bale, Kane and more.
But Son Heung-min is my favourite, not just for the breathtaking goals but for the person he is. A pure soul in a game that doesn't have many. Nice one, Sonny.
#thfc #coys
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But Son Heung-min is my favourite, not just for the breathtaking goals but for the person he is. A pure soul in a game that doesn't have many. Nice one, Sonny.
#thfc #coys
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Son Heung-min: Tottenham captain to leave this summer after 10 years at club
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says he will leave the club this summer after 10 years.
www.bbc.com
August 2, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I've seen Gascoigne, Klinsmann, Sheringham, Ginola, Berbatov, Modric, Bale, Kane and more.
But Son Heung-min is my favourite, not just for the breathtaking goals but for the person he is. A pure soul in a game that doesn't have many. Nice one, Sonny.
#thfc #coys
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
But Son Heung-min is my favourite, not just for the breathtaking goals but for the person he is. A pure soul in a game that doesn't have many. Nice one, Sonny.
#thfc #coys
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Build the statue @spursoffical.bsky.social 🤍
August 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Build the statue @spursoffical.bsky.social 🤍
Magical stuff. Truly magic 😁
July 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Magical stuff. Truly magic 😁
What Trip adult soft drink ad ban means for future of functional claims.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
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Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
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What Trip adult soft drink ad ban means for future of functional claims
Trip's claims landed it in hot water with the ASA. As more brands focus on mental health, what exactly are they allowed to say?
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July 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
What Trip adult soft drink ad ban means for future of functional claims.
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
Via @thegrocer.bsky.social.
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Re-sharing this today, appropos of nothing in particular...
#BrewDog
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#BrewDog
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BrewDog CEO James Taylor: ‘I don’t think BrewDog has an image problem’
With a new look and fresh faces at the helm, BrewDog is looking forward rather than back at its chequered past
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July 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Re-sharing this today, appropos of nothing in particular...
#BrewDog
www.thegrocer.co.uk/interviews/b...
#BrewDog
www.thegrocer.co.uk/interviews/b...
Apparently today in craft beer land we're dunking on a brewery for being disingenuous about where its beer is made, even though said brewery has previously been open about that fact when asked (by this journalist, no less) in the past.
Anyho...
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lucky-s...
Anyho...
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lucky-s...
Lucky Saint insists its Unfiltered Lager is still brewed in Germany
Lucky Saint said it had previously been clear that its Hazy IPA and Lemon Lager were produced in the UK
www.thegrocer.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Apparently today in craft beer land we're dunking on a brewery for being disingenuous about where its beer is made, even though said brewery has previously been open about that fact when asked (by this journalist, no less) in the past.
Anyho...
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lucky-s...
Anyho...
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lucky-s...