Roger Protz
@rogerprotz.bsky.social
Ex editor Good Beer Guide x24 Founder Guild of Beer Writers 2x winner Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the year 20+ books inc. https://shorturl.at/pvxJM West Ham fan
protzonbeer.co.uk
protzonbeer.co.uk
Honoured to be in the Gents at the splendid Free Press, Cambridge
@rogerprotz.bsky.social Spotted this in the Gents at The Free Press, Cambridge
February 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Honoured to be in the Gents at the splendid Free Press, Cambridge
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I’ve got a new feature with the one and only @rogerprotz.bsky.social out soon for @pelliclemag.com 🙌🏻
Wonderful visit to historic King's Head in Aylesbury circa 1455 run by @ChilternBrewery. Good to see the brewers & @seanislegend.com shown in the Great Hall, @pelliclemag.com photographer.
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I’ve got a new feature with the one and only @rogerprotz.bsky.social out soon for @pelliclemag.com 🙌🏻
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Today I was the first woman to brew at The All Nations Inn brewhouse since Mrs Eliza Lewis herself.
We brewed Eliza Lewis 4.3% pale in her honour. Oh, but #iwcbd is cool.
#belonging
We brewed Eliza Lewis 4.3% pale in her honour. Oh, but #iwcbd is cool.
#belonging
February 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Today I was the first woman to brew at The All Nations Inn brewhouse since Mrs Eliza Lewis herself.
We brewed Eliza Lewis 4.3% pale in her honour. Oh, but #iwcbd is cool.
#belonging
We brewed Eliza Lewis 4.3% pale in her honour. Oh, but #iwcbd is cool.
#belonging
Wonderful visit to historic King's Head in Aylesbury circa 1455 run by @ChilternBrewery. Good to see the brewers & @seanislegend.com shown in the Great Hall, @pelliclemag.com photographer.
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Wonderful visit to historic King's Head in Aylesbury circa 1455 run by @ChilternBrewery. Good to see the brewers & @seanislegend.com shown in the Great Hall, @pelliclemag.com photographer.
So close to 3 massive points, within grasp. They score at 96th minute! Slight relief for Spurs. #WHUMUN Perhaps "Faith" Hazy Pale Ale by Northern Monk was the wrong choice for the match, however tasty!
February 10, 2026 at 10:23 PM
So close to 3 massive points, within grasp. They score at 96th minute! Slight relief for Spurs. #WHUMUN Perhaps "Faith" Hazy Pale Ale by Northern Monk was the wrong choice for the match, however tasty!
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Tribute to the great Des de Moor by @rogerprotz.bsky.social
What a loss he was.
camra.org.uk/articles/2748
What a loss he was.
camra.org.uk/articles/2748
Des de Moor – a man of many words
Des de Moor, who died this month, was a phenomenon. He was a prolific writer about beer and took part in beer judging events in many countries.
He delved deep in to the history of beer and its myriad ...
camra.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Tribute to the great Des de Moor by @rogerprotz.bsky.social
What a loss he was.
camra.org.uk/articles/2748
What a loss he was.
camra.org.uk/articles/2748
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Coming soon...
February 10, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Coming soon...
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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 3:26 PM
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.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Good to see the Hoop & Grapes in Farringdon back on the map, thanks to an investment from @shepherdneame.bsky.social Used to use it when I was in the area.
February 10, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Good to see the Hoop & Grapes in Farringdon back on the map, thanks to an investment from @shepherdneame.bsky.social Used to use it when I was in the area.
"More evening buses please to support pubs & hospitality businesses."
This evening’s dark beers:
Cheddar Ales Totty Pot Porter at the Cow & Cask micropub, Newbury and Siren Craft Brew Hearts On Fire Brown Ale after catching the last bus home (18:30).
More evening buses please to support pubs and hospitality businesses.
Cheers!
🍺🚍
Cheddar Ales Totty Pot Porter at the Cow & Cask micropub, Newbury and Siren Craft Brew Hearts On Fire Brown Ale after catching the last bus home (18:30).
More evening buses please to support pubs and hospitality businesses.
Cheers!
🍺🚍
February 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
"More evening buses please to support pubs & hospitality businesses."
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A sense of belonging: the growing strength of women in beer who are forming new networks and communities.
Sense of belonging
The Strong Girls Club. That was the legend emblazoned on the T-shirt of the youngest participant at the Attic Brew Co x Hand Brew Co International Wom...
wb.camra.org.uk
February 7, 2026 at 11:07 AM
A sense of belonging: the growing strength of women in beer who are forming new networks and communities.
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You can taste more than 300 beers at Bristol Craft Beer Festival @teamdb.bsky.social
You can taste more than 300 beers at Bristol Craft Beer Festival
We Are Beer is hosting Bristol Craft Beer Festival at Harbourside on 12-13 June. The all-inclusive event offers the chance for visitors to try more than 300 beers from more than 50 breweries included ...
www.thedrinksbusiness.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:38 AM
You can taste more than 300 beers at Bristol Craft Beer Festival @teamdb.bsky.social
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🇭🇺 The Hungarian opposition Tisza party has released its election manifesto ahead of the April 12 vote, promising to restore ties with Poland, redirect foreign policy toward the EU and NATO, and end dependence on Russian energy by 2035 if it defeats Orbán.
👀 Polls show Tisza leading the race.
👀 Polls show Tisza leading the race.
February 9, 2026 at 8:50 AM
🇭🇺 The Hungarian opposition Tisza party has released its election manifesto ahead of the April 12 vote, promising to restore ties with Poland, redirect foreign policy toward the EU and NATO, and end dependence on Russian energy by 2035 if it defeats Orbán.
👀 Polls show Tisza leading the race.
👀 Polls show Tisza leading the race.
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The Kilkenny Beer Festival in Sullivan's Tap Room is on again in May this year. It's usually a great festival, laid back - on the Saturday afternoon anyway - and with a great beer selection ...
February 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
The Kilkenny Beer Festival in Sullivan's Tap Room is on again in May this year. It's usually a great festival, laid back - on the Saturday afternoon anyway - and with a great beer selection ...
Terribly sad to hear of passing of Des de Moor, an absolute gentleman, kind & generous. Talented writer of award-winning books inc. his comprehensive Cask, London's Best Beer & Pubs. Des conducted historic pub tours of London sharing his passion & knowledge. You will be missed RIP
February 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Terribly sad to hear of passing of Des de Moor, an absolute gentleman, kind & generous. Talented writer of award-winning books inc. his comprehensive Cask, London's Best Beer & Pubs. Des conducted historic pub tours of London sharing his passion & knowledge. You will be missed RIP
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Been a tough day here in Wales. Here's to better times. Iechyd da!
#Beersky #BskyBeer #WelshBeer #Cwrw
#Beersky #BskyBeer #WelshBeer #Cwrw
February 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Been a tough day here in Wales. Here's to better times. Iechyd da!
#Beersky #BskyBeer #WelshBeer #Cwrw
#Beersky #BskyBeer #WelshBeer #Cwrw
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Clearing through the remainder of last year's beers...
And tonight, I will mostly be drinking song lyrics.
Starting with this "right here, right now" 🍺 🎶
#BskyBeer
And tonight, I will mostly be drinking song lyrics.
Starting with this "right here, right now" 🍺 🎶
#BskyBeer
February 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Clearing through the remainder of last year's beers...
And tonight, I will mostly be drinking song lyrics.
Starting with this "right here, right now" 🍺 🎶
#BskyBeer
And tonight, I will mostly be drinking song lyrics.
Starting with this "right here, right now" 🍺 🎶
#BskyBeer
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Good read, thanks Roger. Also got news this week that Adnams Southwold will be dropping to 3.4%. Problem I've noticed with my customers, they won't go near anything below 3.7% but 4.5% is a bridge too far! Make it make sense!
February 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Good read, thanks Roger. Also got news this week that Adnams Southwold will be dropping to 3.4%. Problem I've noticed with my customers, they won't go near anything below 3.7% but 4.5% is a bridge too far! Make it make sense!
Found this buried in the cellar. Lantemhammer Brewery in Bavaria. Bierschnaps. Cheerfully poured a generous glass forgetting it's 35% vol. Happy Friday! #BskyBeer
February 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Found this buried in the cellar. Lantemhammer Brewery in Bavaria. Bierschnaps. Cheerfully poured a generous glass forgetting it's 35% vol. Happy Friday! #BskyBeer
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2015 and 2026: When I took the top photo of the derelict Lord Napier pub in east London, I joked that it would probably reopen as a craft beer place. I wasn't far off.
#pub
#HackneyWick
#pub
#HackneyWick
February 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
2015 and 2026: When I took the top photo of the derelict Lord Napier pub in east London, I joked that it would probably reopen as a craft beer place. I wasn't far off.
#pub
#HackneyWick
#pub
#HackneyWick
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Slow train to Turin: a winter journey through the Swiss Alps to Italy
Slow train to Turin: a winter journey through the Swiss Alps to Italy
By travelling during the day on scenic routes, travellers can soak up spectacular landscapes before taking in Turin’s cultural heritage
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Slow train to Turin: a winter journey through the Swiss Alps to Italy
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On a lighter note - 15 years ago @beerbabe-uk.bsky.social & I raced mountain bikes & called ourselves 'Team Dark Star, Growing Old Disgracefully'. The brewery loved us, especially when we got on the podium at one of USA's biggest races, the 18 Hours of Fruita in Colorado. #ThrowbackThursday (late)
February 6, 2026 at 9:08 AM
On a lighter note - 15 years ago @beerbabe-uk.bsky.social & I raced mountain bikes & called ourselves 'Team Dark Star, Growing Old Disgracefully'. The brewery loved us, especially when we got on the podium at one of USA's biggest races, the 18 Hours of Fruita in Colorado. #ThrowbackThursday (late)