Jacob Tilley

My Christmas present to myself this year is a pair of Garstangs, went to their store in Manchester the other month and I’m totally sold.

This last weekend I spent in Sheffield for the Abbeydale Road Beer Festival. My lord I wish I remembered more of it. Getting the print home in one piece was harder than I first thought.

Those who still work behind the bar, what are your thoughts on patrons who will order their pint and linger for a bit of small talk?

I’ll admit I’m a serial offender, (mind you I’m cautious of other customers) but I do think that without this it just feels too.. transactional?

A half-drunk pint of beer next to a sausage roll with a piece taken out.

Following the namesake of this beer “Go on then” and treating myself to a sausage roll. Positively sweltering but the staff are class and the drinks going down nicely!

A pint of Thornbridge Jaipur at Wetherspoons.

A £2.29 pint of Jaipur at Spoons before my journey back to Sheffield. A few pubs that I’ve got too long without (looking at you Rutty and Shakey’s) and of course Sheffield Wine Week in Bole Hill. Cannot wait!

Where can I buy one? Sounds lovely.

Manners cost nothing! Doesn’t hurt to say “May I” either…

No matter what you prefer to drink in the pub, you should be angry at Carlsberg's attempts to dupe all of us.

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Have never got my headphones out in work quicker to listen to this!

That looks unreal!

I think this may be one of the nicest pieces of glassware I’ve ever seen.

it has to be golden brown by the stranglers by a million miles

Give my amber lager an oscar.

It’s not a common thought for a 21-year-old but I’m dying to get a hold of some Foxwhelp. I want to get either apples or juice now so I can age it whilst I grow old. Who knows where cider will be in 20+ years.

When in Rome? When in Sheffield. Of course I’m in the old shoe today, have a few beers but but Elusive Brewing’s American Red stood out. No photos, but I do love coming back here.

Also yes, that is a bag of scampi fries in the back. I’m only human!

Yeah it sucks but that’s just the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. It wouldn’t be so bad if public transport was a bit more reliable 😂

A picture of a paddle of three drinks, from left to right they are (1) Irish Stout - Abbeydale (2) Hinterland - Abbeydale (3) Two in Tow - Ideal Day.

Chilling out at the Wonky Labrador this afternoon/evening. Hidden gem in Sheffield, cosy little craft beer micro bar - I import you to visit! Mac and his team always make you feel so welcome it’s a cracking place.

And they do a doggy paddle!

I’m paying £80 a week at the moment as my instructor only does double lessons. Never be so glad to have my test.

Ah mate I fear you’re missing out! I’ve convinced myself that they’re one of the few restaurants that are still A+ value for money currently.

Back once again in the Swan & Railway Hotel and the Bass is sublime. Shame I have to get a train because I could happily stay till the sun goes down.

Did you go to any of them? I’ve got a fierce loyalty to Bem Brasil but haven’t been to the others.

That looks unreal, have to admit I’m jealous!

Hang it in the louvre! 🍻

I think of the Big Four then Morrisons should be taken into consideration, but my all-timer for supermarkets has to be Booths. Just has everything.

A pint of Ghost Ship, a pale ale in a pint glass. In the background is the bar of Swan and Railway Hotel.

Train to Sheffield from Wigan. Would be rude not to pop into Swan & Railway for one. Pint of Ghost Ship for me today.

Picture of Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Pub landlords sticking old pump clips to the walls

Rounding up contributions to The Session #144: beers at home We hosted Session #144 last week and asked people to tell us about the best beer they could drink at home right now. Here’s what they came up with.

Here's our round up of all the posts for Session #144, about the best beers people can drink at home *right now*. beer🍻🍺

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Going to my first beer festival since Indie Beer Feast in 2024 - soloing it this time but really excited! Can’t wait to try some cracking beer. Particularly excited for 1838 by @thornbridge.bsky.social as I’ve not had a chance to try any of the burton union beers yet since moving home!

I had planned to make a piece of this but ended up getting dead caught up with things over Christmas. Particular favourites of the line up in no particular order were: Old Peculier, Broadside, Otter Ale, White Rat, and Hop Father. All absolutely amazing.