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!
#BskyBeer
I'd forgotten how great this beer is!
#BskyBeer
January 16, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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!
#BskyBeer
I'd forgotten how great this beer is!
#BskyBeer
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 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.
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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
January 10, 2026 at 7:52 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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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!
"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!
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 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!
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
Sharing last year's hard work, because that's how I roll.
December 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Sharing last year's hard work, because that's how I roll.
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
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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
Banned from B&Q, just for following instructions. Tasted like crap as well.
December 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Banned from B&Q, just for following instructions. Tasted like crap as well.
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
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
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!
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
December 27, 2025 at 6:55 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!
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
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
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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
December 25, 2025 at 12:48 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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
"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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Unfortunately, Mrs P has lit a smelly candle which is taking the edge off.
#BskyBeer
December 24, 2025 at 9:32 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.
#BskyBeer
Unfortunately, Mrs P has lit a smelly candle which is taking the edge off.
#BskyBeer
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.
#BskyBeer
Merry Christmas, you beautiful buggers x.
#BskyBeer
December 24, 2025 at 8:21 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.
#BskyBeer
Merry Christmas, you beautiful buggers x.
#BskyBeer
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
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
Caramel Crunch: A Melodrama.
December 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Caramel Crunch: A Melodrama.
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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
December 22, 2025 at 8:06 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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
December 22, 2025 at 7:20 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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
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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#BskyBeer
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 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.
#BskyBeer
#BskyBeer
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
I was beyond chuffed to find this in a bottle shop today. #BskyBeer
December 20, 2025 at 7:19 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
I was beyond chuffed to find this in a bottle shop today. #BskyBeer
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
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.