@daveratkins.bsky.social
Loves great beer, food and travel. Hill walker & trekker. Frequently found in Belgium when not in great UK pubs.
Great quality pint of Bass at the Crown Inn, Stockport
February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Great quality pint of Bass at the Crown Inn, Stockport
Enjoying a lovely pint of @thornbridge.bsky.social Imperial Stout from the Burton Union at The Magnet, Stockport.
February 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Enjoying a lovely pint of @thornbridge.bsky.social Imperial Stout from the Burton Union at The Magnet, Stockport.
Harvest Ale from JWLees Brewery is such a great Barley Wine.
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Harvest Ale from JWLees Brewery is such a great Barley Wine.
Hop Harvest 2026 from de Ranke is still tasting fantastic . Love the pint glass they recommend it is served in.
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Hop Harvest 2026 from de Ranke is still tasting fantastic . Love the pint glass they recommend it is served in.
Impressed by Luminiscence at Manchester Cathedral last night. The story of Manchester in sound and light. Including classic tracks from local artists such a Oasis and Elbow.
February 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Impressed by Luminiscence at Manchester Cathedral last night. The story of Manchester in sound and light. Including classic tracks from local artists such a Oasis and Elbow.
What a great beer this is.
February 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
What a great beer this is.
Cask Thomas Hardy Ale @cafebeermoth.bsky.social tasting fantastic.
February 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Cask Thomas Hardy Ale @cafebeermoth.bsky.social tasting fantastic.
This is a long read but well worthwhile for those of us interested in the history of Brussels.
I wrote about more forgotten spaces under Brussels. They could become new attractions or they could ambush the city.
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1765...
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1765...
February 12, 2026 at 10:49 AM
This is a long read but well worthwhile for those of us interested in the history of Brussels.
Another short video worth a few minutes of your time
Here is the second part of my mini documentary on the @thornbridge.bsky.social Burton Union, which takes a closer look at its recent collaboration with Theakston’s, and features a few familiar faces.
February 10, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Another short video worth a few minutes of your time
Well worth a few minutes of your time. All the Union beers I have tasted have been impressive.
Just giving this an afternoon bump, in case you missed it earlier.
As promised, here’s the first part of the three part ‘mini-documentary’ I captured during a two-day visit to Thornbridge last October. Soon to be followed by a podcast and write up, also.
February 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Well worth a few minutes of your time. All the Union beers I have tasted have been impressive.
Great fun sharing old and new bottles with friends at Cantillon today.
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Great fun sharing old and new bottles with friends at Cantillon today.
Now at Les Brasseurs. A great locals bar. Draft @bierenderanke Hop Harvest tasting great. Good to see it packed on a Monday night.
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Now at Les Brasseurs. A great locals bar. Draft @bierenderanke Hop Harvest tasting great. Good to see it packed on a Monday night.
Starting the evening in the wonderful La Fleur en Papier Doré.
February 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Starting the evening in the wonderful La Fleur en Papier Doré.
Today at Cantillon was a Magnum day. Shared with my friend Hyuk Jun Kim. 2018 Gueuze and 2020 Saint Lamvinus.
February 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Today at Cantillon was a Magnum day. Shared with my friend Hyuk Jun Kim. 2018 Gueuze and 2020 Saint Lamvinus.
Classic end.
February 1, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Classic end.
This Black Kriek Bogaerden from Sako is exceptional. Aged in Cognac barrels.
February 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
This Black Kriek Bogaerden from Sako is exceptional. Aged in Cognac barrels.
Such a good beer.
January 30, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Such a good beer.
The recently released Cask Finished Armagnac from Drie Fonteinen is excellent. At the Lambik-O-Droom, Lot. Smooth, full bodied and full of flavour.
January 30, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The recently released Cask Finished Armagnac from Drie Fonteinen is excellent. At the Lambik-O-Droom, Lot. Smooth, full bodied and full of flavour.
More good fun food and beer pairing. This time at Nüetnigenough,Brussels
January 29, 2026 at 8:23 PM
More good fun food and beer pairing. This time at Nüetnigenough,Brussels
Always enjoy a trip to 't Parlement in Halle. A warm welcome, friendly locals and great beers.
January 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Always enjoy a trip to 't Parlement in Halle. A warm welcome, friendly locals and great beers.
Good fun pairing Westvleteren beers with excellent food at (H)eerlijk, Ostend. Oysters Kilpatrick, Venison Stew and beer infused ice cream.
January 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Good fun pairing Westvleteren beers with excellent food at (H)eerlijk, Ostend. Oysters Kilpatrick, Venison Stew and beer infused ice cream.
End of night beer folks. Fantastic.
January 27, 2026 at 8:17 PM
End of night beer folks. Fantastic.
Horrible weather. So a good day to be enjoying a great winter beer.
January 27, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Horrible weather. So a good day to be enjoying a great winter beer.
What a great combination. De Dolle Stille Nacht Reserva 2018 and a cheese plate.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
What a great combination. De Dolle Stille Nacht Reserva 2018 and a cheese plate.