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Geoff Pearson
@geoffpearson.bsky.social
Dad, husband. Tolerated by a cat.
Kicking off the evening with "Bayern" pilsner from @thornbridge.bsky.social served in a Lukas glass I was sent a while back for being a monthly subscriber.
I'd forgotten how great this beer is!
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January 16, 2026 at 5:53 PM
I'm using up my annual leave, so took a run along the finishing stretch of the Essex Way. 23k in total: muddy, slow, and all in all a beautiful day for it.
January 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM
I'm like a broken record, but this is another beauty from @8sailbrewery.bsky.social . It's all about the hops- a bit of peach up front, with citrus peel to finish. "Greenman" fresh hop pale ale, an absolute cracker.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
A very rare evening out with Mrs P. Six course winter game tasting menu, with matching wine and/or whisky at Lambard's in Harwich. The menu doesn't give much away- e.g. the partridge was in a rose petal harissa and served with Jerusalem artichoke and baby fennel. Fantastic food and restaurant.
January 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
For #Stouturday I'm revisiting Vault City's "Gingerbread Latte Imperial Stout". I bought 4 cans of this about a year ago for under £2 each. It's definitely improved with age, allowing the real Vault City genius to shine through. #BskyBeer
January 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
This is beautifully light and fresh, "Smash" (Harlequin) single malt and single hop pale from @8sailbrewery.bsky.social Incredible flavours. If you found this in a pub or a taproom you'd be blown away- and I've now got (yet another) favourite hop. #BskyBeer
January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
No snow here this morning: just freezing temperatures, rock-hard ground, moonlight and the obligatory early start. A "feels like" of -8°c meant it was particularly hard going!
January 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
"Smoky Chimney" smoked porter from the wonderful @8sailbrewery.bsky.social , served with my homemade beef jerky (first batch in about 10 years- go air fryer!). Rich, smoky without being over-bearing. Another lovely brew. Go to Heckington, visit the windmill, buy the beer!
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January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Sharing last year's hard work, because that's how I roll.
December 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I'm back to work tomorrow (for one day only), so to ease the blow I'm tucking into "Old Colony" American East Coast pale from @8sailbrewery.bsky.social . I've had this before and am pleased to report it's still fantastic, with the cascade hops doing their thing.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Banned from B&Q, just for following instructions. Tasted like crap as well.
December 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I've not had the original (despite looking) so can't compare. Real sweetness on the nose with absolute pluminess to taste, both up front and following on. It's a decent and well-balanced beer, but not necessarily one that screams "port infused". From Titanic, "Plum Porter Grand Reserve". #BskyBeer
December 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Well, this is fantastic. From @8sailbrewery.bsky.social , "Smoky Black" porter. Smoke, chocolate, hint of aniseed. Rich and with a thick mouth-feel. A present (with several other beers) from my dad, and a good reminder to support your local breweries!
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December 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
*Maple Banger" Imperial Stout from Pohjala. Thick bodied with some sweetness, finishing with woodsmoke. Good stuff.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Keeping a lid on the units with this alcohol-free Imperial stout from Omnipollo. There is a strong sweetness from lactose, with a peppery finish. It's pretty good to be honest, with a more robust mouth-feel than I was expecting. A pleasant interlude, but one's enough.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Merry Christmas folks! Started the day strong with Bloody Marys (first one in about 15-20 years); obviously a Buck's Fizz with a fry-up; and then a swift pint of @adnamssouthwold.bsky.social Tally-Ho (7.2%) at The Alma with the added bonus of free ham! Now on the soft drinks for a bit.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"Cod 'n' Gravy" NEIPA from Pretty Decent. Another fantastic beer for the evening. I'm loving the various hops, they're all playing well together.
Unfortunately, Mrs P has lit a smelly candle which is taking the edge off.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
From my special Christmas stash, "Goatfire" from Holy Goat. Sour cherries up front, moving into strawberry and then an almond finish. Absolutely incredible.
Merry Christmas, you beautiful buggers x.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I met up with a friend I've not seen for about 14 years for a spot of lunch, while he's back in the UK. No beers were drunk coz driving, so it's time to tuck into "All Lies and Jest" traditional westie (7%), from Pomona Island. Not sure I've tried them before, but this is top-notch. #BskyBeer
December 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Caramel Crunch: A Melodrama.
December 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Food shopping is being delivered tomorrow, so obviously I need to make room in the fridge. "Rattlesnake" westie from @thornbridge.bsky.social is nicely rounded- and comes with the added bonus of me singing "Rattlesnake Shake" by blues-era Fleetwood Mac to/ at my son.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I now have a week off, so I'm celebrating with "Pride Pils" from @queerbrewing.bsky.social . The very first beer I had from them was a pilsner collab with Harbour, which blew me away. This is another classic- crisp, a bit of bitterness, and lovely citrus/ green apple stuff going on.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A beer that looks made for Christmas, with a name to match. "Totem of Skulls" from Holy Goat and Saint Monday. So much going on, but in essence it's a fantastic cherry sour. Goes well with cheese.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
One of my very favourite breweries, @queerbrewing.bsky.social . Every beer is a belter, and "Carabiner" IPA is a hazy delight. Citrus, tropical, and even a hint of blackberries on the tail.
I was beyond chuffed to find this in a bottle shop today. #BskyBeer
December 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Thanks for the brewery recommendations yesterday. Alas, neither Beak nor Deya were available 😭. Holy Goat, Queer Brewing, Pohjala, Omnipollo, Pretty Decent, Pomona Island, and Titanic.
December 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM