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Mathew Powers

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Historian, and a freelance beer & spirits writer. History: I write for the University of Missouri-KC. (Notably TheClio.com) Beer/Spirits: You can find me at PorchDrinking.com, Chilled Magazine (print), and others (the freelance life is ever-changing).

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Yeah, but a little basic physics is okay, right? F= ma, perhaps? 🀣

09.10.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canceled, I guess. I would have thought the problem was the shitty food and 1970s merchandise.

18.09.2025 06:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The beauty of the universe still takes my breath away ✨ Star birth, star death - it's all here in today's stunning #apod Read more: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap25091... πŸ“Έ: J. De Winter, C. Humbert, C. Robert & V. Sabet

17.09.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a Hubble image of a "grand design spiral" (formally NGC 1309) ~100 million light years away & about 30,000 light years across (~1/3 the size of our Milky Way). It's also had 2 recent supernovae ✨ Read more via apod: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap25081... #nasa #space

18.08.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The universe and all its nuances simply blow me away.

11.08.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's hard to imagine an entire generation of rock pioneers are slowly passing on. Mortality is a cruel beast.

22.07.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man singing into a microphone with the words " generals gathered in their masses " below him ALT: a man singing into a microphone with the words " generals gathered in their masses " below him
22.07.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣🀣🀣 I laugh because I'm currently nursing a pulled hamstring - from doing nothing, lol, and my massage therapist said "hmmm" to me when looking at it. Getting older is stupid. 🀣

11.07.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This post (series/thread) is absolutely worth your time to read.

13.05.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Terrific post/thread! Thank you for taking the time to write it & provide links & sources!

13.05.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. x National Park Foundation - Pale Ale with a Purpose
YouTube video by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. x National Park Foundation - Pale Ale with a Purpose

youtu.be/5_s0ER6PsAE?...

@sierranevadabeer.bsky.social ; (attn: @porchdrinking.com)

23.04.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm glad to hear 68 year old men have teenage-like sex drives. Kudos!

23.04.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: A Closer Look at Ireland's Oldest Pubs For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved written fiction. First came those skinny hardcover books such as The Little Red Hen, Rapunzel, and Pu

With tourists arriving into the country and looking for 'the oldest pub in Ireland,' it's probably worth reposting again at how pubs' 'founding' dates may not always be what they seem? Some need to be scrutinised in some detail to gain a perspective, while others need a little finger-wagging ...

21.04.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why? They've been rendered irrelevant. The American Idol judges exude more power than #SCOTUS.

20.04.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm just glad small distilleries and craft breweries, many of which are family-owned and part of their small communities, will no longer stay in business because Trump is angry at Canada, the National Weather Service, and penguins.

Totally reasonable.

04.04.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is the corner fade route in the end zone part of bullshit football? I want to watch you talking about that. A lot.

04.04.2025 03:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

RIP! 😭

03.04.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
28.03.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SlΓ‘inte ! Happy #StPatricksDay weekend! As my Grandfather, born in County Cork, always said (Irish Proverb): "Always remember to forget the troubles that passed away. But never forget to remember the blessings that come each day."

15.03.2025 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of my book, Beer Festivals, illustrated by Simon Gane. A cartoon style, many people stand holding diverse beers. There is bunting at the top.

The cover of my book, Beer Festivals, illustrated by Simon Gane. A cartoon style, many people stand holding diverse beers. There is bunting at the top.

My new book - Beer Festivals: a great British tradition - is published on 8th May.

You can pre-order it now from CAMRA Books. shop1.camra.org.uk/product/beer...

11.03.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

I NEED GOOD, THOUGHTFUL LEADERS TO GET WAY BETTER AT USING THE INTERNET LIKE FIVE YEARS AGO

09.03.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 32966    πŸ” 2536    πŸ’¬ 538    πŸ“Œ 84

Indeed! And, also, Happy International Women's Day to the women writers that cover the industry. ❀️

08.03.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

07.03.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh oh, okay. It's the time change you don't like. I hear ya. πŸ˜€ Well, I'm all for returning to Daylight Saving Time this weekend and staying that way.

07.03.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I usually agree with you, but I would much rather have permanent Daylight Saving Time than year-round standard time. I want the extra hour to stay. I hate the Nov - March darkness.

06.03.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They could read it on their phones via mobile, or at home. Atrocious fascism aside, they have private Internet access despite their work-'Net restrictions.

06.03.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❀️🍻

06.03.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I assume you will pay for it, right? Thank you!

27.02.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Peak Darwin-award stuff, and it's both sad and infuriating.

27.02.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Planet America

27.02.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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