Roger Protz

Draught Bass is bouncing back – Protz On Beer, by Roger Protz AB In Bev, the world's biggest brewer, has bowed to grassroots campaigners and has launched a major promotion for Draught Bass. Bass was once Britain's leading premium cask ale, worth…

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Bass lovers have noted that AB InBev have been promoting the much-loved "Red Triangle" cask ale. A look at why they have bowed to pressure & the history of the world famous Burton Pale Ale. #BskyBeer

It's been hard on the fans. West Ham needs new ownership too!

Surprised it's the cheapest!

Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer, has given a bright new bottle label to its flagship Spitfire Amber Ale. First brewed 1990 to mark Battle of Britain fought in the skies above Kent. 4.2%, brewed with water from onsite well, finest malts & Kentish hops. Rich, fruity, peppery & spicy #BskyBeer

Why the marvellous Marble Arch mustn’t be squeezed out by this high rise hell - Neil Sowerby High rise development is threatening the future of the Marble Arch, arguably Manchester's greatest heritage pub

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Blessed! to learn Ale City is no. 1 bestseller in #StAlbansAbbey bookshop. An idea for Xmas or @camraofficial.bsky.social AGM in St Albans in April. Available CAMRA, AmberleyPublishing, some @waterstones.bsky.social

Keystone ‘still brewing and delivering’ - Beer Today Keystone Brewing Group is emphasising it is not in administration via the social media accounts of the breweries it now has under its umbrella

Keystone Brewing Group is emphasising it is not in administration via the social media accounts of the breweries it now has under its umbrella beertoday.co.uk/2025/12/01/k... #beer #beernews #breweries

Can I also just point out there are two small indie publishers shortlisted amongst the big names with their big authors, us and @eyebooks.bsky.social

Sorry to see @swfc.co.uk has been deducted further points & looks headed for relegation. Hopefully a change of owner will lead to better times for the Owls at Hillsborough.

Time to vote for your Beer of the Festival! If you joined us at #ISBFX, we’d love to know which beer was your favourite - vote now via this link: bit.ly/BeeroftheFes...

Voting closes at 8pm on Monday 1st December. One vote per person.

Interesting, thanks.

Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...

For the last in our November-long series of pieces on pubs and pub culture, @fred-gs.bsky.social visits The Fat Cat in Norwich, a pub that's close to his heart for many reasons. We hope you enjoy this beautiful salutation of an all-time great.

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Saddest news. #WestHam legend, longest serving player, manager #BillyBonds has passed away this morning. Privileged to have seen his many triumphs at Upton Park, famously socks rolled down, no shin guards. His spirit will be with us at the London Stadium this pm. #WHULIV #COYI #RIPBONZO

US Sec of War Pete Hegseth "We've only just begun to kill narco-terrorists." Regime blowing up fishing boats suspected not proven of drug trafficking, killing survivors. Trump "fully" pardoning convicted notorious narcotics kingpin (facilitating 400 tons cocaine to US) former Honduran Pres Hernandez

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Ah, the local buses & tram services seem a lot better than northern rail.

Excellent Bury Line, used it many a time...

Branch Christmas Social - West Berkshire CAMRA Our Christmas social will be a festive ale trail in Newbury on Wednesday 10th December starting at the Cow & Cask (7.30pm).

The West Berkshire CAMRA Christmas social on Wednesday 10 December is an ale trail starting at the Cow & Cask, Newbury, at 7.30pm. Christmas jumpers optional!
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A pint of bass on a pub table in front of an open fire

Crown Inn, Stockport

Photo of a page from Drinks Retailing magazine with reviews by Jeff Evans of new beers from Cairngorm, Tun, Wye Valley and Simple Things Fermentations.

My latest reviews for Drinks Retailing.

Festive Friday Beer O'Clock. Kicking off with a fine pint of Twelve Days Porter from Hook Norton Brewery. Cheers 🍻

Thanks, I think. Worrying news.

Enjoyable lunch washed down with Dark Star Hophead with Will Lewis, the fine photographer for Ale City: St Albans. The ancient Three Hammers, one time venue for local West Ham meet-ups. #BskyBeer

Cheers, excellent award!

Congrats David, @davidjesudason.bsky.social, well done.

it’s now time to share The Michael Jackson Award for Beer Writer of the Year

This is the final award of the evening, and it goes to…

🏆 Winner: David Jesudason

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Next we have The Susanna Forbes Award for Best Communication About Cider, sponsored by the National Association of Cider Makers

🏆 Gold: Laura Hadland
🥈 Silver: Gabe Cook
🏅 Highly Commended: Rachel Hendry & Anaïs Lecoq

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Another new award for this year - Best Beer Publisher

🏆 Winner: Pellicle Magazine

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Moving on to the Best Technical Communication about Beer, sponsored by WSET

🏆 Gold: Pete Brown
🥈 Silver: David Nilsen
🏅 Highly Commended: Tim O'Rourke

#BGBW25

Well done Matt!🍺