Steve Hirst
@hirsty.bsky.social
Craft Beer drinking, Cyber Forensicating, Castleford Tigers fan, Rugby League addict, Tesla driving, geek, computer dude. #COYF
September 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Mate (Karl) brought me to this pub specifically to taste this beer. It’s very Burtonised, however this makes it sit quite nicely on my tastebuds.
#bitter #scoopersaturday #booze #bass #beer
#bitter #scoopersaturday #booze #bass #beer
August 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Mate (Karl) brought me to this pub specifically to taste this beer. It’s very Burtonised, however this makes it sit quite nicely on my tastebuds.
#bitter #scoopersaturday #booze #bass #beer
#bitter #scoopersaturday #booze #bass #beer
My weekend begins with my favourite non-m62 corridor bitter. Tiger “Copper Ale” presented at the Cherry Tree is an amazing representation of Everard’s best. Highly recommended.
I’d tag em, but they’ve quit the X cesspit place. Might need to consider doing the same.
#bitter #malty
I’d tag em, but they’ve quit the X cesspit place. Might need to consider doing the same.
#bitter #malty
April 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#Jarl by @FyneAles - A lovely refreshing tipple for a lazy sunny Easter Sunday. Fruity and light, with a slight hoppy aftertaste. What’s not to like? Highly recommended.
April 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#Jarl by @FyneAles - A lovely refreshing tipple for a lazy sunny Easter Sunday. Fruity and light, with a slight hoppy aftertaste. What’s not to like? Highly recommended.
#burtonale by @thornbridge
I’d never understood what a “Burtonised” ale was until I drank this. Very forward tasting and definitely one to be respected. This one slowed me right down, which is probably a good thing to be fair.
I’d never understood what a “Burtonised” ale was until I drank this. Very forward tasting and definitely one to be respected. This one slowed me right down, which is probably a good thing to be fair.
March 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#burtonale by @thornbridge
I’d never understood what a “Burtonised” ale was until I drank this. Very forward tasting and definitely one to be respected. This one slowed me right down, which is probably a good thing to be fair.
I’d never understood what a “Burtonised” ale was until I drank this. Very forward tasting and definitely one to be respected. This one slowed me right down, which is probably a good thing to be fair.
#1838 from @thornbridge
This is interesting. It tastes far stronger than the 4.5% ABV it claims to be. It definitely is a grower - probably not at its best immediately after a decent IPA.
This, IMHO, makes it a very good contender for the session beer of the year.
This is interesting. It tastes far stronger than the 4.5% ABV it claims to be. It definitely is a grower - probably not at its best immediately after a decent IPA.
This, IMHO, makes it a very good contender for the session beer of the year.
March 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#1838 from @thornbridge
This is interesting. It tastes far stronger than the 4.5% ABV it claims to be. It definitely is a grower - probably not at its best immediately after a decent IPA.
This, IMHO, makes it a very good contender for the session beer of the year.
This is interesting. It tastes far stronger than the 4.5% ABV it claims to be. It definitely is a grower - probably not at its best immediately after a decent IPA.
This, IMHO, makes it a very good contender for the session beer of the year.
Next up was #steadyrollingman by @deyabrewery
Hazy Pale Ale. Nice and refreshing; a punchy start but a nice follow-up with a tasty full body.
Hazy Pale Ale. Nice and refreshing; a punchy start but a nice follow-up with a tasty full body.
March 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Next up was #steadyrollingman by @deyabrewery
Hazy Pale Ale. Nice and refreshing; a punchy start but a nice follow-up with a tasty full body.
Hazy Pale Ale. Nice and refreshing; a punchy start but a nice follow-up with a tasty full body.
A bit late, but here it is anyway. #radioactive #worms by @azvexbrewing
Hazy IPA. Very fruit/hop forward (I worry I’m beginning to sound like I know what I’m talking about!). A refreshing hit, after quite a punchy forward taste. A very pleasing, palatable pint.
Hazy IPA. Very fruit/hop forward (I worry I’m beginning to sound like I know what I’m talking about!). A refreshing hit, after quite a punchy forward taste. A very pleasing, palatable pint.
March 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
A bit late, but here it is anyway. #radioactive #worms by @azvexbrewing
Hazy IPA. Very fruit/hop forward (I worry I’m beginning to sound like I know what I’m talking about!). A refreshing hit, after quite a punchy forward taste. A very pleasing, palatable pint.
Hazy IPA. Very fruit/hop forward (I worry I’m beginning to sound like I know what I’m talking about!). A refreshing hit, after quite a punchy forward taste. A very pleasing, palatable pint.
Despite the quality of this pint, I’m ashamed to now admit that Castleford is dead on a Friday night. Even with a Super League game going on, and the crowd being an almost-obvious customer base, everywhere seems dead
Pontefract, on the other hand…
Pontefract, on the other hand…
March 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Despite the quality of this pint, I’m ashamed to now admit that Castleford is dead on a Friday night. Even with a Super League game going on, and the crowd being an almost-obvious customer base, everywhere seems dead
Pontefract, on the other hand…
Pontefract, on the other hand…
Last few before we head home tomorrow…
March 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Last few before we head home tomorrow…
Some of my memorable sightings from this last week, during our holiday on the Isle of Mull. The Golden Plover was a particular highlight … a lifetime first for me. 1/x
February 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Some of my memorable sightings from this last week, during our holiday on the Isle of Mull. The Golden Plover was a particular highlight … a lifetime first for me. 1/x
Quite impressed with this one. Quite light, yet fruity and fresh. Very smooth. The glass trails when drinking it show its quality.
@redwillowbuxton #wreckless
I’d have another! Hell, yeah!
@redwillowbuxton #wreckless
I’d have another! Hell, yeah!
February 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Quite impressed with this one. Quite light, yet fruity and fresh. Very smooth. The glass trails when drinking it show its quality.
@redwillowbuxton #wreckless
I’d have another! Hell, yeah!
@redwillowbuxton #wreckless
I’d have another! Hell, yeah!
Lovely. Nice and smooth…. However, this is not quite “Cherry Tree, Market Harborough” standard.
@everards1849 #tiger
Don’t get me wrong, it’s bloody lovely, but that Cherry Tree sets a high standard with their presentation of this beer!
@everards1849 #tiger
Don’t get me wrong, it’s bloody lovely, but that Cherry Tree sets a high standard with their presentation of this beer!
February 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Lovely. Nice and smooth…. However, this is not quite “Cherry Tree, Market Harborough” standard.
@everards1849 #tiger
Don’t get me wrong, it’s bloody lovely, but that Cherry Tree sets a high standard with their presentation of this beer!
@everards1849 #tiger
Don’t get me wrong, it’s bloody lovely, but that Cherry Tree sets a high standard with their presentation of this beer!
Double hoppiness and loveliness. I’d have another one of these!
@peakales #dpa
Smooth and fruity, with a hoppy bite. I can imagine getting battered from this!
@peakales #dpa
Smooth and fruity, with a hoppy bite. I can imagine getting battered from this!
February 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Double hoppiness and loveliness. I’d have another one of these!
@peakales #dpa
Smooth and fruity, with a hoppy bite. I can imagine getting battered from this!
@peakales #dpa
Smooth and fruity, with a hoppy bite. I can imagine getting battered from this!
Nice and light. Sweet. Smooth and fruity. Just wish it could have more of a head, but you have to go with the local style…
@AbbeydaleBeers #absolution
Nice first start for my day out in #Buxton
@AbbeydaleBeers #absolution
Nice first start for my day out in #Buxton
February 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Nice and light. Sweet. Smooth and fruity. Just wish it could have more of a head, but you have to go with the local style…
@AbbeydaleBeers #absolution
Nice first start for my day out in #Buxton
@AbbeydaleBeers #absolution
Nice first start for my day out in #Buxton
And finally, an absolute belter… Leeds Best from @leedsbrewery
What more can I say apart from this is an amazing pint.
What more can I say apart from this is an amazing pint.
January 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
And finally, an absolute belter… Leeds Best from @leedsbrewery
What more can I say apart from this is an amazing pint.
What more can I say apart from this is an amazing pint.
January 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
January 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Had a few over the last 2 days, so I’ll now try to update… stand by …
January 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Had a few over the last 2 days, so I’ll now try to update… stand by …
Ok Cas fans. Another thing…
I’ve created a couple of public feeds, which include all the posts relating to Cas and also a few Cas fans.
I’ve not managed to add everyone, so if you want to be added, please let me know. If you tag your posts with #COYF it will be picked up.
Please share.
I’ve created a couple of public feeds, which include all the posts relating to Cas and also a few Cas fans.
I’ve not managed to add everyone, so if you want to be added, please let me know. If you tag your posts with #COYF it will be picked up.
Please share.
January 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Ok Cas fans. Another thing…
I’ve created a couple of public feeds, which include all the posts relating to Cas and also a few Cas fans.
I’ve not managed to add everyone, so if you want to be added, please let me know. If you tag your posts with #COYF it will be picked up.
Please share.
I’ve created a couple of public feeds, which include all the posts relating to Cas and also a few Cas fans.
I’ve not managed to add everyone, so if you want to be added, please let me know. If you tag your posts with #COYF it will be picked up.
Please share.