James Beeson
@beesononbooze.bsky.social
Drinks editor at leading trade magazine The Grocer. Slice and sando enthusiast. Live music lover. Long-suffering Spurs fan.
Here's what Keystone/Breal had to say about its *ahem* ambitious target to hit £100m in annual sales revenues as recently as July.
At the time it felt as though it's execs were living in fantasy land. And now we know they absolutely were.
At the time it felt as though it's execs were living in fantasy land. And now we know they absolutely were.
November 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Here's what Keystone/Breal had to say about its *ahem* ambitious target to hit £100m in annual sales revenues as recently as July.
At the time it felt as though it's execs were living in fantasy land. And now we know they absolutely were.
At the time it felt as though it's execs were living in fantasy land. And now we know they absolutely were.
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...
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
Build the statue @spursoffical.bsky.social 🤍
August 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Build the statue @spursoffical.bsky.social 🤍
Apparently we're also being exceptionally childish and blocking people who call out our bullshit 🤷♂️
July 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Apparently we're also being exceptionally childish and blocking people who call out our bullshit 🤷♂️
Correct. June 2014 I believe (doesn't time fly?).
Is Hanlons still going? Remember Yellowhammer being a decent brew (for Exeter's relatively low standards at the time).
Is Hanlons still going? Remember Yellowhammer being a decent brew (for Exeter's relatively low standards at the time).
June 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Correct. June 2014 I believe (doesn't time fly?).
Is Hanlons still going? Remember Yellowhammer being a decent brew (for Exeter's relatively low standards at the time).
Is Hanlons still going? Remember Yellowhammer being a decent brew (for Exeter's relatively low standards at the time).
Can I have a refund on my season ticket please @spursoffical.bsky.social? 🖕#COYS
June 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Can I have a refund on my season ticket please @spursoffical.bsky.social? 🖕#COYS
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Choice of shorts today are giving accidental #fullkitwanker vibes 😅 #COYS
May 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Choice of shorts today are giving accidental #fullkitwanker vibes 😅 #COYS
Anyone got a spare flight to Bibao? 😂
May 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Anyone got a spare flight to Bibao? 😂
From one cherished, historic beer style to another... 🍻
A lovely afternoon cycling around Broadstairs and Ramsgate, finishing up with a long overdue visit to @ramsgatebrewery.bsky.social.
A lovely afternoon cycling around Broadstairs and Ramsgate, finishing up with a long overdue visit to @ramsgatebrewery.bsky.social.
May 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
From one cherished, historic beer style to another... 🍻
A lovely afternoon cycling around Broadstairs and Ramsgate, finishing up with a long overdue visit to @ramsgatebrewery.bsky.social.
A lovely afternoon cycling around Broadstairs and Ramsgate, finishing up with a long overdue visit to @ramsgatebrewery.bsky.social.
Ticking off two bucket list lambic breweries on our final day in Belgium. All in all, not a bad few days on the continent! 🇧🇪🍻
Now back home for one night in my own bed before a few days cycling around the Kent coast 😴🚴♂️
Now back home for one night in my own bed before a few days cycling around the Kent coast 😴🚴♂️
May 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Ticking off two bucket list lambic breweries on our final day in Belgium. All in all, not a bad few days on the continent! 🇧🇪🍻
Now back home for one night in my own bed before a few days cycling around the Kent coast 😴🚴♂️
Now back home for one night in my own bed before a few days cycling around the Kent coast 😴🚴♂️
Here's another for you! Cheers 🍻
May 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Here's another for you! Cheers 🍻
Enjoy. We had a blast yesterday. The Gueuze from under the sea was particularly fun!
May 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Enjoy. We had a blast yesterday. The Gueuze from under the sea was particularly fun!
Excellent first day bar hopping in the unseasonably warm sunshine around Saint-Gilles, Brussels. Very much looking forward to headed to Cantillon for Quintessence 2025 tomorrow! 🇧🇪🍻
April 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Excellent first day bar hopping in the unseasonably warm sunshine around Saint-Gilles, Brussels. Very much looking forward to headed to Cantillon for Quintessence 2025 tomorrow! 🇧🇪🍻
Ah yes, this seems like a very good and sustainable business model and very much not the start of a race to the bottom in the slightest.
April 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Ah yes, this seems like a very good and sustainable business model and very much not the start of a race to the bottom in the slightest.
Ah yes, this seems like a very good and sustainable business model and very much not the start of a race to the bottom in the slightest.
April 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Ah yes, this seems like a very good and sustainable business model and very much not the start of a race to the bottom in the slightest.
Yo, @mashgang.bsky.social you absolutely dead certain you didn't accidentally brew and can a full-strength 5% abv hazy pale by mistake? This is every bit as good as the real thing. Bravo 👏
January 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Yo, @mashgang.bsky.social you absolutely dead certain you didn't accidentally brew and can a full-strength 5% abv hazy pale by mistake? This is every bit as good as the real thing. Bravo 👏
I'm not doing Dry January this year, but if you are then Botivo should really be in your shopping basket this month 💛
This is a delicious and earthy limited edition based on Pastis from earlier this year (kindly #gifted), but the flagship is equally as excellent and well worth seeking out.
This is a delicious and earthy limited edition based on Pastis from earlier this year (kindly #gifted), but the flagship is equally as excellent and well worth seeking out.
January 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I'm not doing Dry January this year, but if you are then Botivo should really be in your shopping basket this month 💛
This is a delicious and earthy limited edition based on Pastis from earlier this year (kindly #gifted), but the flagship is equally as excellent and well worth seeking out.
This is a delicious and earthy limited edition based on Pastis from earlier this year (kindly #gifted), but the flagship is equally as excellent and well worth seeking out.
Hosted the family for a cocktail night. Burnt (brandy) Negroni and Oaxaca Old Fashioned were my highlights, although a word for the Botivo Paloma, which packed far more punch than its alcohol content would suggest.
December 23, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Hosted the family for a cocktail night. Burnt (brandy) Negroni and Oaxaca Old Fashioned were my highlights, although a word for the Botivo Paloma, which packed far more punch than its alcohol content would suggest.
Derailed Porter (2020 edition) 🚂💚
December 21, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Derailed Porter (2020 edition) 🚂💚