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
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I’m walking 50 miles in January for Dementia UK - it’s for my father in law . I’m rubbish at activity so if you want to support me donate here
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Hi there, This month, I’m walking 50 Miles for Dementia UK – a cause close to my heart. Just £10 could pay for the telephone costs of two families calling its free Dementia Helpline, so any sup...
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December 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I’m walking 50 miles in January for Dementia UK - it’s for my father in law . I’m rubbish at activity so if you want to support me donate here
fundraise.dementiauk.org/fundraisers/...
fundraise.dementiauk.org/fundraisers/...
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Kings Head has cask ales from Burning Sky, Thornbridge, Ideal Day and Elusive. What a pub.
December 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Kings Head has cask ales from Burning Sky, Thornbridge, Ideal Day and Elusive. What a pub.
Following #EnglandCricket success, hoped West Ham might notch a win #WHUFUL. However looks like we're heading for relegation. Consoling with a zesty @northernmonk.bsky.social West Coast IPA. #BskyBeer
December 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Following #EnglandCricket success, hoped West Ham might notch a win #WHUFUL. However looks like we're heading for relegation. Consoling with a zesty @northernmonk.bsky.social West Coast IPA. #BskyBeer
Dudley's Christmas. Neighbourhood adventures & home. #RescueDogDudley
December 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Dudley's Christmas. Neighbourhood adventures & home. #RescueDogDudley
Christmas Eve drinks in the Crooked Billet Colney Heath. Fine pint of @TringBrewery Side Pocket. #CountryPubs #BskyBeer
December 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Christmas Eve drinks in the Crooked Billet Colney Heath. Fine pint of @TringBrewery Side Pocket. #CountryPubs #BskyBeer
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The Glasgow union is in the last chance saloon. This is not a drill. Please share far and wide.
Future of union set hits point of no return
Last month, the drinks business reported on efforts to find a new home for the historic six-barrel union set gifted by the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (now Carlsberg Britvic) to Epochal Barrel...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The Glasgow union is in the last chance saloon. This is not a drill. Please share far and wide.
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Exactly right. The lottery heritage fund, @historicengland.bsky.social and all involved with the Iron Duke treated publicans appallingly and chose a duo who own burger bars to run this historic public house. Costing 2.5 million of public money.
December 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Exactly right. The lottery heritage fund, @historicengland.bsky.social and all involved with the Iron Duke treated publicans appallingly and chose a duo who own burger bars to run this historic public house. Costing 2.5 million of public money.
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Liverpool Arms, Haywards Heath, long gone, now a Waitrose car park!
December 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Liverpool Arms, Haywards Heath, long gone, now a Waitrose car park!
Merry Christmas friends & colleagues, & all the brewers & publicans working hard for our treasured pubs. Greetings to Never Trumpers friends across the Pond. Thanks to Simon Walkden @thornbridge.bsky.social for his image of the Cricket Inn, Totley, Sheffield, with log fires blazing inside.
December 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Merry Christmas friends & colleagues, & all the brewers & publicans working hard for our treasured pubs. Greetings to Never Trumpers friends across the Pond. Thanks to Simon Walkden @thornbridge.bsky.social for his image of the Cricket Inn, Totley, Sheffield, with log fires blazing inside.
It’s not OTT Christmas but loved this place from December 2022.
December 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This is all marvellous but a shame that Historic England listing doesn't necessarily save the heritage & function of a pub, even when vast public resources have been used to save the building, as in the Art Deco masterpiece the Iron Duke. @sovenna.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This is all marvellous but a shame that Historic England listing doesn't necessarily save the heritage & function of a pub, even when vast public resources have been used to save the building, as in the Art Deco masterpiece the Iron Duke. @sovenna.bsky.social
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The Star in Haywards Heath, Xmas 2010 when we had some proper Xmas snow
December 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Star in Haywards Heath, Xmas 2010 when we had some proper Xmas snow
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Not my photo but it's the Bell, Ivychurch on Romney Marsh.
December 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Not my photo but it's the Bell, Ivychurch on Romney Marsh.
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Many thanks to the Spin Doctor for fixing our dishwasher in such a timely fashion. Just don't expect to see Alastair Campbell...
December 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Many thanks to the Spin Doctor for fixing our dishwasher in such a timely fashion. Just don't expect to see Alastair Campbell...
Would anyone be so kind as to share their snowy &/or festively decorated pub image that I could use for my Christmas Bsky card this year? Will gladly name the pub & credit the photographer!
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Would anyone be so kind as to share their snowy &/or festively decorated pub image that I could use for my Christmas Bsky card this year? Will gladly name the pub & credit the photographer!
Double Maxim, a North East icon that survived the Vaux closure. Always a worry - whatever the reassurances - when beloved independent breweries are taken over. #BskyBeer
Breaking: Powder Monkey Group has acquired Double Maxim Brewery in Sunderland. "This addition reinforces both the capability and capacity in the North East following the acquisition of Castle Eden Brewery earlier in the year," says Powder Monkey CEO Andy Burdon. Full story on website later...
December 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Double Maxim, a North East icon that survived the Vaux closure. Always a worry - whatever the reassurances - when beloved independent breweries are taken over. #BskyBeer
More delights ideal for the festive table! From the lovely folk @ChilternBrewery. Shop nr Wendover open till 3pm Xmas eve. Including rich Winter Stout, Deck the Halls, & "my" special, Roger's Bodgers Barley Wine. Cheers! #BskyBeer
December 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
More delights ideal for the festive table! From the lovely folk @ChilternBrewery. Shop nr Wendover open till 3pm Xmas eve. Including rich Winter Stout, Deck the Halls, & "my" special, Roger's Bodgers Barley Wine. Cheers! #BskyBeer
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A kusttram (direction de Panne) for the 30 minute journey from Blankenberge to Ostend. Café Botteltje/ Hotel Marion has Lupulus Hibernatus available on draft. Warming dark fruits and coffee. A favourite brewery. Draft Guinness also on the menu.
December 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A kusttram (direction de Panne) for the 30 minute journey from Blankenberge to Ostend. Café Botteltje/ Hotel Marion has Lupulus Hibernatus available on draft. Warming dark fruits and coffee. A favourite brewery. Draft Guinness also on the menu.
New Guinness brewery brings the story of Porter back to central London
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December 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
New Guinness brewery brings the story of Porter back to central London
protzonbeer.co.uk/features/202... #BskyBeer
protzonbeer.co.uk/features/202... #BskyBeer
#WinterSolistice is apparently happening right now 3.03pmGMT.
I'll be drinking a dark beer for the shortest day: TUN brewing co.
Winter Warmer Spiced Porter. Cheers!
I'll be drinking a dark beer for the shortest day: TUN brewing co.
Winter Warmer Spiced Porter. Cheers!
December 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#WinterSolistice is apparently happening right now 3.03pmGMT.
I'll be drinking a dark beer for the shortest day: TUN brewing co.
Winter Warmer Spiced Porter. Cheers!
I'll be drinking a dark beer for the shortest day: TUN brewing co.
Winter Warmer Spiced Porter. Cheers!
Another tough year for pubs. Another year of inaction since the #CrookedHouseScandal. Just successful appeals & a pile of bricks. Robust action was going to demonstrate love for pubs?
#SupportPubs
#SupportPubs
December 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Another tough year for pubs. Another year of inaction since the #CrookedHouseScandal. Just successful appeals & a pile of bricks. Robust action was going to demonstrate love for pubs?
#SupportPubs
#SupportPubs
End of year accolade to Welwyn Parish Council voting unanimously for an ACV for North Star Gt North Road sold to developers June "The primary use of the North Star as a pub unequivocally furthers the social wellbeing & interests of the community the sole meeting point & host of community activities"
December 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
End of year accolade to Welwyn Parish Council voting unanimously for an ACV for North Star Gt North Road sold to developers June "The primary use of the North Star as a pub unequivocally furthers the social wellbeing & interests of the community the sole meeting point & host of community activities"
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2026 Diary Date: 27 & 28th March 👇
December 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
2026 Diary Date: 27 & 28th March 👇