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Pensioner. Yorkshireman. Likes craft beer, steam trains, motor sport. Twitter exile ! Might be a beer snob 😁

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So another Polly’s birthday collab - This one with Cloudwater !! A DIPA
Pours golden hazy nice head
Robust mouthfeel
Flavours: lemon lime passionfruit peach pineapple. Tropical soup.
All in perfect harmony
Overloads the taste buds in a pleasant way
Zesty finish
#BskyBeer
#DIPA

02.03.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely to see drinks being enjoyed and smiles ! (With all the rubbish going on in the world at present)
Enjoy ! 🍺

01.03.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing IPA from Evil Twin - Television Sun
Nelson hop aroma of grape and gooseberry
Pours golden hazy with a tight creamy head
Good to see Cashmere hop flavours: lemon peach tangerine backed up by Nelson’s grape and gooseberry.
Top class. Drinks more like a DIPA !
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer
#IPA

01.03.2026 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All the best Dudley. From our 2 Boz and Annie 🐢

01.03.2026 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 Big brewers; Elusive Burning Sky and The Kernel.
Producing the best !
Double Destination.
Lovely finely balanced β€œWestie”
Great blend of hops delivers super flavours : grapefruit orange pine resin.
Bright and light bitterness
This is β€œCraft”
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer

28.02.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just need a Roosters !
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27.02.2026 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers buddy. It is.
Great NZ hop flavours

27.02.2026 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brilliant collab Fuetst Wiacek and Track.
Crickey !
DDH DIPA
Citra Nelson S and Riwaka hops
Light citrusy flavours- grapefruit lemon lime grape gooseberry
All in a lovely soft body.
Finish has a sharp dry sign off with lime zest
Great DIPA
#BskyBeer
#DIPA

27.02.2026 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arbor - Everyday People hazy pale ale
Fresh lemon / lime aromas
Pours hazy with a nice head
Good mouthfeel from the oats
Flavours are light bright citrus.
Lemon lime orange with a nice hint of pine.
Sharp and zesty finish
Good supermarket beer
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer

26.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sad news. The Sharp’s Special was a lovely pint

25.02.2026 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nice light citrusy hazy IPA from Baron.
Horse Play !
Standard hops of Mosaic and Sabro.
Blueberry and tangerine lead the flavours. Then the coconut from Sabro joins in
Finish is light stone fruits with a pleasant herbal finish.
Big boy can 😁
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer
#IPA

25.02.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Main course
Turning Point - Christmas Reaper.
Impy stout aged in Rum Bourbon Cognac barrels
Christmas pudding aromas
Pours dark + beige head
Rich smooth mouthfeel
Flavours: roasty malts brown sugar chocolate caramel cacao molasses dates dried fruits
Boozy notes from barrels
#BskyBeer
#Impystout

23.02.2026 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s time for a Polly’s 8th Birthday beer. Collab with Beak
Bold aromas of pine and grapefruit
Pours hazy with a small head.
Bold mouthfeel
Flavours: grapefruit grape gooseberry pineapple guava and mango
Bold for an IPA
Finish is NZ dry with a pleasant pine sign off.
#BskyBeer
#IPA

23.02.2026 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Turning Point - Disco Zing
Light candied fruits aroma.
Pours with a zing. Well carbonated head soon disappears
Mouthfeel thin.
Fruity flavours: passionfruit peach grapefruit tangerine
Delicate flavours
More tart than sour.
Nice twist on Disco
#BskyBeer
#FruitSour

22.02.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Its #Stouterday time.
Azvex / Cloudwater collab
Operation Genome
Impy stout.
Rich malty chocolate aromas
Nice medium mouthfeel small head
Flavours: dark malts chocolate coffee vanilla brown sugar.
Finish has a light nutty sign off
Indulgent ! Drinkable at reasonable abv
#BskyBeer
#ImperialStout

21.02.2026 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing DIPA from Pentrich
β€œSweet Revenge”
Rich tropical aromas on opening
Thick hazy pour with a tight head that lasts
Super mouthfeel
Flavours: passionfruit peach nectarine mango.
Grapes join in
Finish is dry with a piney resinous note
#BskyBeer
#DIPA
#Craftbeer

21.02.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time for a @trackbrewingco.bsky.social Reverie.
Brilliant DIPA
Full of candied fruit aromas.
Soft smooth mouthfeel
Whole host of different flavours.
Apricot peach passionfruit grapefruit mandarin.
Long lasting finish with a hint of zesty lime
#BskyBeer
#DIPA

20.02.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New brewery for me !
St Ives - Mean As.
Nice citrusy NZ IPA
Full of NZ hops : Nelson Riwaka and Motuekea
Flavours: apricot orange lemon and lime
All on a nice oaty background.
Sharp crisp finish
Another supermarket winner !
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer

Flavours:

19.02.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just this !

19.02.2026 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Salts single hop series.
This galaxy delivers nice juicy citrusy aromas.
Nice light hazy pour with good head.
Flavours are peaches grapefruit and passionfruit.
Good long light finish with just the right amount of bitterness.
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer

18.02.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s @trackbrewingco.bsky.social Gold Top time
After the Gold Rush.
Apricot and stone fruit aromas
Creamy soft mouthfeel with a nice head
Amazing cacophony of flavours:
Passionfruit grapefruit apricot lime. Pithy notes
Deep rich flavours with a light pine sign off
#BskyBeer
#DIPA

16.02.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First up tonight- Polly’s Two Thousand
Gyle 2000 Pale.
Stone fruit aromas
Pours amber hazy nice head that soon disappears
Bold mouthfeel for a pale
Single hop - flavours of stone fruits oranges tropical notes
Has a nice woody backbone
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer

16.02.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wiper and True - Daybreak IPA
Apricots on the opening.
Nice smooth mouthfeel.
Flavours - malty base with stone fruit and berries .
Some black tea in there
Long finish with a hint if pepper.
Good supermarket beer
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer

15.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh no. Looks like Overtone brewing has gone into administration!
Not good news
#BskyBeer

15.02.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great collab from 2 top brewers.
Track + Beak
β€œForms” - Elevated
DDH - IPA
Fruit salad aromas.
Great light sharp citrusy flavours: grapefruit grape gooseberry lime tangerine.
Mango and pine join in towards finish.
True craft !
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer
#IPA

14.02.2026 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good collab Thornbridge / Stone
West Side Glory
Mid range Westie
Citrusy aroma
Pours crystal clear
Solid malty base
Flavours: lemon grapefruit some tangerine
Controlled bitterness to finish
#BskyBeer
#Craftbeer
#Westie

13.02.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Azvex - Plasma Ghosts DIPA
Pure Nelson S in a glass.
Light citrusy aromas
Honey hazy pour great head
Gentle flavours : passionfruit grapefruit gooseberries grapes.
Hints of tangerine towards the finish.
Fruity dry sign off
#BskyBeer
#DIPA
#Craftbeer

12.02.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anothet supermarket find.
Neon Raptor - Button Masher
Nice pale NEIPA.
Lively pour
Light citrusy aromas
Smooth mouthfeel
Flavours are light citrus with a pleasant orange note
Little zest on the finish to liven it up
Quaffable abv
#BskyBeer
#NEIPA
#Craftbeer

11.02.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Monday night Main course !
Rivington- Blood Machines 2026 edition
Big earthy herbal aromas
Super smooth mouthfeel
Whole host of flavours:
Grapefruit lime peach mango tangerine pine
These all come with a zesty lift !
Good rival to Putty !!
#BskyBeer
#DIPA

09.02.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First beer TP - Verbalist. Lemon Verbena pale
Lemon herbal aromas.
Pours crystal clear small head.
Good mouthfeel for a pale.
Flavours are sharp citrus.
Lemon leaps out. Herbal tones from the camomile and lemon verbina.
Nice and refreshing
#BskyBeer

09.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0