Fin
@finnovski.bsky.social
UK escapee 🇬🇧 in 🇩🇪 since 2019. Based in the beautiful Bayerischer Wald 🌲 with Loz. Adventures in van Frank 🚐 — chasing beers, breweries 🍻, random gigs, festivals 🎶 & more. Still supporting Worcester City 🔵⚪ from afar
Advent calendar beers
All Loz's beers are a box that I curated, all mine are from Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Day 18
Loz - Yankee & Kraut - Bavarian Haze - Hopfenweise 8.5%
Fin - Ziemia Obiecana - Kompan - DIPA 7.2%
All Loz's beers are a box that I curated, all mine are from Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Day 18
Loz - Yankee & Kraut - Bavarian Haze - Hopfenweise 8.5%
Fin - Ziemia Obiecana - Kompan - DIPA 7.2%
December 18, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Advent calendar beers
All Loz's beers are a box that I curated, all mine are from Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Day 18
Loz - Yankee & Kraut - Bavarian Haze - Hopfenweise 8.5%
Fin - Ziemia Obiecana - Kompan - DIPA 7.2%
All Loz's beers are a box that I curated, all mine are from Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Day 18
Loz - Yankee & Kraut - Bavarian Haze - Hopfenweise 8.5%
Fin - Ziemia Obiecana - Kompan - DIPA 7.2%
First time trying this beer today in the brewery's hometown of Rosenheim, then got home and realised that I had a couple in the fridge.
December 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
First time trying this beer today in the brewery's hometown of Rosenheim, then got home and realised that I had a couple in the fridge.
Advent calendar beers
Day 16
Loz - Oslo Brewing - Peachy Christmas - Barrel Aged Belgian Ale 8.5%
Fin - Moersleutel - Santa Rides a Quad - Quadrupel 11%
Day 17
Loz - Zichovec/Pivovar Matuska - Desikta of Happiness - Lager India Style 4.2%
Fin - NEPO/Mr Hop – Coco Chaos – Imperial Stout 9.5%
Day 16
Loz - Oslo Brewing - Peachy Christmas - Barrel Aged Belgian Ale 8.5%
Fin - Moersleutel - Santa Rides a Quad - Quadrupel 11%
Day 17
Loz - Zichovec/Pivovar Matuska - Desikta of Happiness - Lager India Style 4.2%
Fin - NEPO/Mr Hop – Coco Chaos – Imperial Stout 9.5%
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Advent calendar beers
Day 16
Loz - Oslo Brewing - Peachy Christmas - Barrel Aged Belgian Ale 8.5%
Fin - Moersleutel - Santa Rides a Quad - Quadrupel 11%
Day 17
Loz - Zichovec/Pivovar Matuska - Desikta of Happiness - Lager India Style 4.2%
Fin - NEPO/Mr Hop – Coco Chaos – Imperial Stout 9.5%
Day 16
Loz - Oslo Brewing - Peachy Christmas - Barrel Aged Belgian Ale 8.5%
Fin - Moersleutel - Santa Rides a Quad - Quadrupel 11%
Day 17
Loz - Zichovec/Pivovar Matuska - Desikta of Happiness - Lager India Style 4.2%
Fin - NEPO/Mr Hop – Coco Chaos – Imperial Stout 9.5%
Flötzinger Weihnachtsbock at Gasthaus Stockhammer, Rosenheim looking out on the Christmas market. Cannot believe that I've not had this before. Cheers all 🍻
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Flötzinger Weihnachtsbock at Gasthaus Stockhammer, Rosenheim looking out on the Christmas market. Cannot believe that I've not had this before. Cheers all 🍻
Always a great beer, and a very decent train beer 🍻
December 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Always a great beer, and a very decent train beer 🍻
On the Bock though not at the Bräustüberl as this doesn't open until 3pm, 🫣 didn't check & do my homework beforehand, if Loz was with me she'd have teased me about this oversight 🤣. A v.good substitute is the Augustiner Braugasthof Krimpelstätter right next door, great beer & food, nice atmosphere
December 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
On the Bock though not at the Bräustüberl as this doesn't open until 3pm, 🫣 didn't check & do my homework beforehand, if Loz was with me she'd have teased me about this oversight 🤣. A v.good substitute is the Augustiner Braugasthof Krimpelstätter right next door, great beer & food, nice atmosphere
Bräu zur Isar (Plattlinger). A local brewpub/hotel/restaurant in Plattling, Monday night & v.busy, we're on the Stammtisch. We visit Plattling frequently but this is the first time visiting here as the opening hours haven't worked out for us until now. The Dunkel & Hefe Weiß are both good.
December 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Bräu zur Isar (Plattlinger). A local brewpub/hotel/restaurant in Plattling, Monday night & v.busy, we're on the Stammtisch. We visit Plattling frequently but this is the first time visiting here as the opening hours haven't worked out for us until now. The Dunkel & Hefe Weiß are both good.
Day 15
Fin curated box for Loz
Pinta - Hopzz_ Breeze - NEIPA 6.0%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Lost - Amortentia - DDH NEDIPA 8.1%
Fin curated box for Loz
Pinta - Hopzz_ Breeze - NEIPA 6.0%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Lost - Amortentia - DDH NEDIPA 8.1%
December 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Day 15
Fin curated box for Loz
Pinta - Hopzz_ Breeze - NEIPA 6.0%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Lost - Amortentia - DDH NEDIPA 8.1%
Fin curated box for Loz
Pinta - Hopzz_ Breeze - NEIPA 6.0%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Lost - Amortentia - DDH NEDIPA 8.1%
A nice 15-16km loop hike from the house to Brotjackelreigel and the Steinberg Skilift, very cold today 🥶
December 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A nice 15-16km loop hike from the house to Brotjackelreigel and the Steinberg Skilift, very cold today 🥶
Two new beers for us both and Loz is pleased that we're back onto IPAs.
Day 14
Fin curated calendar for Loz - Thornbridge - DDH Halcyon - IPA 7.4%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Siren - Pattern Recognition - West Coast IPA 7%
Day 14
Fin curated calendar for Loz - Thornbridge - DDH Halcyon - IPA 7.4%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Siren - Pattern Recognition - West Coast IPA 7%
December 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Two new beers for us both and Loz is pleased that we're back onto IPAs.
Day 14
Fin curated calendar for Loz - Thornbridge - DDH Halcyon - IPA 7.4%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Siren - Pattern Recognition - West Coast IPA 7%
Day 14
Fin curated calendar for Loz - Thornbridge - DDH Halcyon - IPA 7.4%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Siren - Pattern Recognition - West Coast IPA 7%
Finished off with this beast from Motorsleutel last night, 9 Years Celebration - Confronting Suitors. Poured like engine oil, so thick but super smooth. However at 14% had to put it back in the fridge half finished to drink the rest another time
December 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Finished off with this beast from Motorsleutel last night, 9 Years Celebration - Confronting Suitors. Poured like engine oil, so thick but super smooth. However at 14% had to put it back in the fridge half finished to drink the rest another time
Day 13
Fin curated calendar for Loz - Moersleutel - Marzipan Steamroller - Pastry/Imperial Stout 11%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Kees - Doctor Ice - Eisbock Stout 14%
Fin curated calendar for Loz - Moersleutel - Marzipan Steamroller - Pastry/Imperial Stout 11%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Kees - Doctor Ice - Eisbock Stout 14%
December 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Day 13
Fin curated calendar for Loz - Moersleutel - Marzipan Steamroller - Pastry/Imperial Stout 11%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Kees - Doctor Ice - Eisbock Stout 14%
Fin curated calendar for Loz - Moersleutel - Marzipan Steamroller - Pastry/Imperial Stout 11%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Kees - Doctor Ice - Eisbock Stout 14%
This is my Day 11 beer, so I'm a day behind with this one. Bierol Wheatenstein 7.5% Imperial Weizen. We really like Bierol and we've visited the brewery a couple of times, it's in a beautiful location. Cheers all 🍻
December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This is my Day 11 beer, so I'm a day behind with this one. Bierol Wheatenstein 7.5% Imperial Weizen. We really like Bierol and we've visited the brewery a couple of times, it's in a beautiful location. Cheers all 🍻
Day 12
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Pulfer - Moka Express - Pastry/Imperial Stout 10.7%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Alchemik & Mr Hop - Caramel Eyes² - Pastry/Imperial Stout 12%
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Pulfer - Moka Express - Pastry/Imperial Stout 10.7%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Alchemik & Mr Hop - Caramel Eyes² - Pastry/Imperial Stout 12%
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Day 12
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Pulfer - Moka Express - Pastry/Imperial Stout 10.7%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Alchemik & Mr Hop - Caramel Eyes² - Pastry/Imperial Stout 12%
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Pulfer - Moka Express - Pastry/Imperial Stout 10.7%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Alchemik & Mr Hop - Caramel Eyes² - Pastry/Imperial Stout 12%
This was a very good beer from my Mr Hop beer advent calendar. It was actually yesterday's beer, so Day 10. Am American beer from Dank House Brewing - Peace and Dank You, only 5% but lots going on, lovely stuff.
December 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This was a very good beer from my Mr Hop beer advent calendar. It was actually yesterday's beer, so Day 10. Am American beer from Dank House Brewing - Peace and Dank You, only 5% but lots going on, lovely stuff.
Day 11
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Zmajska Pivovara - Berry Sour 4.8%
Fin - Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Bierol - Wheatenstein - Imperial Weizen 7.5%
Every single beer from Mr Hop has been a brand new beer to add to Brewver, the beer rating website I use, very impressive.
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Zmajska Pivovara - Berry Sour 4.8%
Fin - Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Bierol - Wheatenstein - Imperial Weizen 7.5%
Every single beer from Mr Hop has been a brand new beer to add to Brewver, the beer rating website I use, very impressive.
December 11, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Day 11
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Zmajska Pivovara - Berry Sour 4.8%
Fin - Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Bierol - Wheatenstein - Imperial Weizen 7.5%
Every single beer from Mr Hop has been a brand new beer to add to Brewver, the beer rating website I use, very impressive.
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Zmajska Pivovara - Berry Sour 4.8%
Fin - Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Bierol - Wheatenstein - Imperial Weizen 7.5%
Every single beer from Mr Hop has been a brand new beer to add to Brewver, the beer rating website I use, very impressive.
Okay it's actually the day 9 offering from my Mr Hop beer advent calendar, but I'm playing catch-up still.
Brouwerij De Smokkelaar - Illegal Elixer Winter Ale 9%
It's pretty good, not amazing but solid and I am enjoying it 👍🏼
Brouwerij De Smokkelaar - Illegal Elixer Winter Ale 9%
It's pretty good, not amazing but solid and I am enjoying it 👍🏼
December 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Okay it's actually the day 9 offering from my Mr Hop beer advent calendar, but I'm playing catch-up still.
Brouwerij De Smokkelaar - Illegal Elixer Winter Ale 9%
It's pretty good, not amazing but solid and I am enjoying it 👍🏼
Brouwerij De Smokkelaar - Illegal Elixer Winter Ale 9%
It's pretty good, not amazing but solid and I am enjoying it 👍🏼
Day 10
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Brouwerij Lost - Universe - NEDIPA 8%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Dank House Brewing - Peace and Dank You - IPA 5%
No snowy scene today, as almost all of the snow has disappeared following the recent higher temperatures 😞
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Brouwerij Lost - Universe - NEDIPA 8%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Dank House Brewing - Peace and Dank You - IPA 5%
No snowy scene today, as almost all of the snow has disappeared following the recent higher temperatures 😞
December 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Day 10
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Brouwerij Lost - Universe - NEDIPA 8%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Dank House Brewing - Peace and Dank You - IPA 5%
No snowy scene today, as almost all of the snow has disappeared following the recent higher temperatures 😞
Fin curated calendar for Loz
Loz - Brouwerij Lost - Universe - NEDIPA 8%
Mr Hop webshop, Vernray, Netherlands
Fin - Dank House Brewing - Peace and Dank You - IPA 5%
No snowy scene today, as almost all of the snow has disappeared following the recent higher temperatures 😞
After a few days away it was a case of opening up a few on the advent calendar yesterday, so days 5th - 9th Dec' with Loz's on left that I curated for her and mine on the right from Mr Hop webshop, Vernray Netherlands. Normal service will be resumed with today's to follow. Cheers all 🍻
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
After a few days away it was a case of opening up a few on the advent calendar yesterday, so days 5th - 9th Dec' with Loz's on left that I curated for her and mine on the right from Mr Hop webshop, Vernray Netherlands. Normal service will be resumed with today's to follow. Cheers all 🍻
Wordle 1,635 2/6
I'll take an Eagle 🦅, but could have been a hole ⛳ in one today. I've been using the eventual word regularly 2-3 times a week for about 5-6 weeks now.
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I'll take an Eagle 🦅, but could have been a hole ⛳ in one today. I've been using the eventual word regularly 2-3 times a week for about 5-6 weeks now.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Wordle 1,635 2/6
I'll take an Eagle 🦅, but could have been a hole ⛳ in one today. I've been using the eventual word regularly 2-3 times a week for about 5-6 weeks now.
🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
I'll take an Eagle 🦅, but could have been a hole ⛳ in one today. I've been using the eventual word regularly 2-3 times a week for about 5-6 weeks now.
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Grünhopfenpils, this is a Hoppebräu & Weihenstephan collaboration beer. Cheers to Jonas (forgot your bluesky handle mate). I actually had this last Thursday in Sammamera, Freising but was with company & didn't really get to appreciate it. This is very nice 👍🏼
December 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Grünhopfenpils, this is a Hoppebräu & Weihenstephan collaboration beer. Cheers to Jonas (forgot your bluesky handle mate). I actually had this last Thursday in Sammamera, Freising but was with company & didn't really get to appreciate it. This is very nice 👍🏼
Two years ago on this date on our regular walk up to our local it's fair to say that there was a lot more snow about.
December 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Two years ago on this date on our regular walk up to our local it's fair to say that there was a lot more snow about.
I needed to escape the crowds, it's crazy today in München, also stupidly warm for the time of year. Anyway, cheers all 🍻
December 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I needed to escape the crowds, it's crazy today in München, also stupidly warm for the time of year. Anyway, cheers all 🍻
