Laura Hadland
@morrighani.bsky.social
Drinks writer and printmaker. My latest book, 'Beer Festivals: a great British tradition,' is out now.
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Laura Hadland
@morrighani.bsky.social
· May 8
Beer Festivals, A Great British Tradition - CAMRA shop
Beer and cider festivals have been mainstays of the British drinking calendar for more than 50 years, and have played a huge role in shaping the beer landscape of the UK, in all its richness and diver...
shop1.camra.org.uk
Happy publication day to 'Beer Festivals: a great British tradition'.
My second book is out in the world, and you can get your hands on a copy from the CAMRA website now.
My second book is out in the world, and you can get your hands on a copy from the CAMRA website now.
I find almost everything about this headline incredibly confusing. It is the Fosters story, in case you weren't sure.
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I find almost everything about this headline incredibly confusing. It is the Fosters story, in case you weren't sure.
We had a swim, then took a chippy lunch to the pub. We squeezed in a game of Uno too. That took all afternoon, and it was good.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We had a swim, then took a chippy lunch to the pub. We squeezed in a game of Uno too. That took all afternoon, and it was good.
Reposted by Laura Hadland
There aren’t many outlets that post such regular content dedicated to cider. And though we only publish once a week this year (last year was a blistering twice a week), I’m proud of the coverage we give. We don’t get mentioned much on socials or beer sites, but if you like this kind of content… 🙂
November 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
There aren’t many outlets that post such regular content dedicated to cider. And though we only publish once a week this year (last year was a blistering twice a week), I’m proud of the coverage we give. We don’t get mentioned much on socials or beer sites, but if you like this kind of content… 🙂
Union set side quest in today's What's Brewing. Thinking about the rare art of brewery coopering.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Union set side quest in today's What's Brewing. Thinking about the rare art of brewery coopering.
wb.camra.org.uk/2025/11/06/c...
wb.camra.org.uk/2025/11/06/c...
Glass of wine, sofa, crochet because this afternoon has been an absolute carnival of horrors and I refuse to engage with the world anymore. Good night.
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Glass of wine, sofa, crochet because this afternoon has been an absolute carnival of horrors and I refuse to engage with the world anymore. Good night.
I don't know why I've got Jingle Bells in my head, but it appears to be quite firmly embedded and I think I wish it would not now.
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I don't know why I've got Jingle Bells in my head, but it appears to be quite firmly embedded and I think I wish it would not now.
The government's live flood warning map suggests the problem is even more significant than I had feared.
November 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The government's live flood warning map suggests the problem is even more significant than I had feared.
A New Thing for fans of the union fermentation system.
Link to this FB post - www.facebook.com/laurahadland...
Link to this FB post - www.facebook.com/laurahadland...
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A New Thing for fans of the union fermentation system.
Link to this FB post - www.facebook.com/laurahadland...
Link to this FB post - www.facebook.com/laurahadland...
Well, this is infuriating. Found a great journal on JSTOR from 1823, but none of the plates seem to be included so I can't find the diagram I want. Anyone got any ideas how I can access them??
November 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Well, this is infuriating. Found a great journal on JSTOR from 1823, but none of the plates seem to be included so I can't find the diagram I want. Anyone got any ideas how I can access them??
This month in Vineyard Magazine, I'm talking about contract winemaking, with interviews from Defined Wine, Halfpenny Green Wine Estate, Black Mountain Vineyard and Hattingley Valley Wines. Plus a directory of all the active contract winemakers I could find.
Contract winemaking – supporting vineyards of all sizes
Vineyard Magazine spoke to a number of contract winemakers to find out more about the services they offer, what’s new in the trade and how they are giving assurance about the quality of their finished...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This month in Vineyard Magazine, I'm talking about contract winemaking, with interviews from Defined Wine, Halfpenny Green Wine Estate, Black Mountain Vineyard and Hattingley Valley Wines. Plus a directory of all the active contract winemakers I could find.
It's a hoodie and blanket at the computer kinda day today.
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
It's a hoodie and blanket at the computer kinda day today.
Christmas adverts do not require a press release. Or surveys to find out people's favourites. Or press releases about surveys about Christmas adverts.
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Christmas adverts do not require a press release. Or surveys to find out people's favourites. Or press releases about surveys about Christmas adverts.
My latest TikTok has got 524 likes in a day. If only any of my actual work-related content got that kind of engagement 🤣
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My latest TikTok has got 524 likes in a day. If only any of my actual work-related content got that kind of engagement 🤣
Just submitted an article I've been researching for 6 months. So that's a relief.
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Just submitted an article I've been researching for 6 months. So that's a relief.
I've been home since Saturday morning and have no external engagements in the diary for the foreseeable.
It's really weird. I'm putting stuff on my to-do list, then ticking it off shortly after. I'm doing household jobs that need attending too. It's almost like I'm a real grown-up.
It's really weird. I'm putting stuff on my to-do list, then ticking it off shortly after. I'm doing household jobs that need attending too. It's almost like I'm a real grown-up.
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I've been home since Saturday morning and have no external engagements in the diary for the foreseeable.
It's really weird. I'm putting stuff on my to-do list, then ticking it off shortly after. I'm doing household jobs that need attending too. It's almost like I'm a real grown-up.
It's really weird. I'm putting stuff on my to-do list, then ticking it off shortly after. I'm doing household jobs that need attending too. It's almost like I'm a real grown-up.
The Shropshire festive directory is now live, for all your Christmas fairs (usually spelled fayre for some reason) and light switch on activities.
Shropshire Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
The most comprehensive guide to Shropshire Christmas lights switch on 2025 on the web. Regularly updated.
shropshiregoat.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Shropshire festive directory is now live, for all your Christmas fairs (usually spelled fayre for some reason) and light switch on activities.
Reposted by Laura Hadland
On the latest episode, I give you some suggestions for your Xmas wish list - several great recent beer books by @petebrownbeer.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social @atjbeer.bsky.social @jonnygarrett.bsky.social @philmellows.bsky.social & @samcullen.bsky.social.
Find it here:
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Find it here:
🎧 tinyurl.com/3nnxe73f
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
On the latest episode, I give you some suggestions for your Xmas wish list - several great recent beer books by @petebrownbeer.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social @atjbeer.bsky.social @jonnygarrett.bsky.social @philmellows.bsky.social & @samcullen.bsky.social.
Find it here:
🎧 tinyurl.com/3nnxe73f
Find it here:
🎧 tinyurl.com/3nnxe73f
The Shropshire Christmas Lights Switch on Directory is now live.
Shropshire Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
The most comprehensive guide to Shropshire Christmas lights switch on 2025 on the web. Regularly updated.
shropshiregoat.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Shropshire Christmas Lights Switch on Directory is now live.
The Boy and Bam Bam are engaged in a challenge to see who can stay on their bed the longest. It's been an hour now, so I just went to check everyone was OK. I feel like I should have played that game instead of working.
November 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Boy and Bam Bam are engaged in a challenge to see who can stay on their bed the longest. It's been an hour now, so I just went to check everyone was OK. I feel like I should have played that game instead of working.
Bonfire Night, sorted.
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Bonfire Night, sorted.
Thanks so much to the @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social for being endlessly supportive of my work.
So pleased to hear that @morrighani.bsky.social has reviewed so many nominations from @britbeerwriters.bsky.social, including for her article about our #iwcbd2025 brew day and beers Shame Must Change Sides and Women of A Certain Age
If you see someone on a train platform doing a little happy dance right now, it's me discovering I have five.... FIVE!!!!?!! @britbeerwriters.bsky.social award nominations.
Sqweee! And indeed WHUTTTT???
Sqweee! And indeed WHUTTTT???
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thanks so much to the @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social for being endlessly supportive of my work.
Well, the Charlton fans going to Wrexham on the train did not give a good impression. I'm surprised BTP didn't arrest the family I was stuck in the vestibule with as soon as they got off. An absolute embarrassment.
November 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Well, the Charlton fans going to Wrexham on the train did not give a good impression. I'm surprised BTP didn't arrest the family I was stuck in the vestibule with as soon as they got off. An absolute embarrassment.
Delighted to be facing another delayed train this morning when I want to get home sharpish as I have fake Labubus for the baby - a gift from nana. She is going to be stoked 🤣😬
November 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Delighted to be facing another delayed train this morning when I want to get home sharpish as I have fake Labubus for the baby - a gift from nana. She is going to be stoked 🤣😬
Reposted by Laura Hadland
Huge congratulations to Bea and @morrighani.bsky.social for their @britbeerwriters.bsky.social shortlisting. We’re proud to have been allowed to publish your work!
And to our friends in cider, @rachelhendry.bsky.social, Gabe, Jane and Anaïs! Flying the cider flag is sometimes a lonely furrow! 😄
And to our friends in cider, @rachelhendry.bsky.social, Gabe, Jane and Anaïs! Flying the cider flag is sometimes a lonely furrow! 😄
November 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Huge congratulations to Bea and @morrighani.bsky.social for their @britbeerwriters.bsky.social shortlisting. We’re proud to have been allowed to publish your work!
And to our friends in cider, @rachelhendry.bsky.social, Gabe, Jane and Anaïs! Flying the cider flag is sometimes a lonely furrow! 😄
And to our friends in cider, @rachelhendry.bsky.social, Gabe, Jane and Anaïs! Flying the cider flag is sometimes a lonely furrow! 😄
If you see someone on a train platform doing a little happy dance right now, it's me discovering I have five.... FIVE!!!!?!! @britbeerwriters.bsky.social award nominations.
Sqweee! And indeed WHUTTTT???
Sqweee! And indeed WHUTTTT???
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
If you see someone on a train platform doing a little happy dance right now, it's me discovering I have five.... FIVE!!!!?!! @britbeerwriters.bsky.social award nominations.
Sqweee! And indeed WHUTTTT???
Sqweee! And indeed WHUTTTT???