Paul Newton - Beer Prime
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A couple of @durationbeer.bsky.social beers this evening, starting with Deep Fried, and followed by Fishermen. Deep Fried is a big, punchy, juicy hazy IPA. Fisherman, on the other hand, is a bright, zesty, crisp Pale Ale. Great stuff!
December 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A couple of @durationbeer.bsky.social beers this evening, starting with Deep Fried, and followed by Fishermen. Deep Fried is a big, punchy, juicy hazy IPA. Fisherman, on the other hand, is a bright, zesty, crisp Pale Ale. Great stuff!
It’s been too long since my last visit to Hop Stop so it was great to go today. Very happy to see that they still had @sierranevadabeer.bsky.social Celebration on tap, as well as a Fuerst Wiacek collaboration with @verdantbrew.bsky.social
Finished off with a Vault City pastry sour.
Finished off with a Vault City pastry sour.
December 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It’s been too long since my last visit to Hop Stop so it was great to go today. Very happy to see that they still had @sierranevadabeer.bsky.social Celebration on tap, as well as a Fuerst Wiacek collaboration with @verdantbrew.bsky.social
Finished off with a Vault City pastry sour.
Finished off with a Vault City pastry sour.
The #Collabageddon episode is now available. Featuring @elusivebrewing.com @durationbeer.bsky.social and @brollybrewing.bsky.social, I take a deep dive into the processes of the annual collaboration extravaganza.
Listen now —> 🎧 tinyurl.com/2nvvyh2z
Listen now —> 🎧 tinyurl.com/2nvvyh2z
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The #Collabageddon episode is now available. Featuring @elusivebrewing.com @durationbeer.bsky.social and @brollybrewing.bsky.social, I take a deep dive into the processes of the annual collaboration extravaganza.
Listen now —> 🎧 tinyurl.com/2nvvyh2z
Listen now —> 🎧 tinyurl.com/2nvvyh2z
I’ve had a couple more beers tonight after the Destinatiom trilogy.
Another @kernelbrewery.bsky.social beer - IPA Nectaron in their taproom; then Floc Brewing Whisper at Craft Beer Junction.
Another @kernelbrewery.bsky.social beer - IPA Nectaron in their taproom; then Floc Brewing Whisper at Craft Beer Junction.
December 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I’ve had a couple more beers tonight after the Destinatiom trilogy.
Another @kernelbrewery.bsky.social beer - IPA Nectaron in their taproom; then Floc Brewing Whisper at Craft Beer Junction.
Another @kernelbrewery.bsky.social beer - IPA Nectaron in their taproom; then Floc Brewing Whisper at Craft Beer Junction.
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I’m at @kernelbrewery.bsky.social taproom for a taste of the Destination Trilogy - Session, “Standard”, and Double. The other breweries are @elusivebrewing.com and @burningskybeer.bsky.social.
All three beers are amazing. Pitched perfectly in their respective levels (4%, 6%, and 8%). A masterclass!
All three beers are amazing. Pitched perfectly in their respective levels (4%, 6%, and 8%). A masterclass!
December 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I’m at @kernelbrewery.bsky.social taproom for a taste of the Destination Trilogy - Session, “Standard”, and Double. The other breweries are @elusivebrewing.com and @burningskybeer.bsky.social.
All three beers are amazing. Pitched perfectly in their respective levels (4%, 6%, and 8%). A masterclass!
All three beers are amazing. Pitched perfectly in their respective levels (4%, 6%, and 8%). A masterclass!
More from @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Awards:
Paul of Anspach & Hobday + Yvan of Brasserie de la Senne; @totalcurtis.bsky.social - another deserving winner; @thornbridgedom.bsky.social and the big winner of the night @davidjesudason.bsky.social - Beer Writer of the Year for the 2nd time in 3 years!
Paul of Anspach & Hobday + Yvan of Brasserie de la Senne; @totalcurtis.bsky.social - another deserving winner; @thornbridgedom.bsky.social and the big winner of the night @davidjesudason.bsky.social - Beer Writer of the Year for the 2nd time in 3 years!
November 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
More from @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Awards:
Paul of Anspach & Hobday + Yvan of Brasserie de la Senne; @totalcurtis.bsky.social - another deserving winner; @thornbridgedom.bsky.social and the big winner of the night @davidjesudason.bsky.social - Beer Writer of the Year for the 2nd time in 3 years!
Paul of Anspach & Hobday + Yvan of Brasserie de la Senne; @totalcurtis.bsky.social - another deserving winner; @thornbridgedom.bsky.social and the big winner of the night @davidjesudason.bsky.social - Beer Writer of the Year for the 2nd time in 3 years!
More pics from @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Awards:
Here I am with winners Tori @awomansbrewpod.bsky.social & @braciatrix.bsky.social; Awards host @jaegawise.bsky.social & Lucy from @thedodomicropub.bsky.social; and the delightful @melissacolebeer.bsky.social and James of @littlepomona.bsky.social.
Here I am with winners Tori @awomansbrewpod.bsky.social & @braciatrix.bsky.social; Awards host @jaegawise.bsky.social & Lucy from @thedodomicropub.bsky.social; and the delightful @melissacolebeer.bsky.social and James of @littlepomona.bsky.social.
November 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
More pics from @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Awards:
Here I am with winners Tori @awomansbrewpod.bsky.social & @braciatrix.bsky.social; Awards host @jaegawise.bsky.social & Lucy from @thedodomicropub.bsky.social; and the delightful @melissacolebeer.bsky.social and James of @littlepomona.bsky.social.
Here I am with winners Tori @awomansbrewpod.bsky.social & @braciatrix.bsky.social; Awards host @jaegawise.bsky.social & Lucy from @thedodomicropub.bsky.social; and the delightful @melissacolebeer.bsky.social and James of @littlepomona.bsky.social.
Great evening at the @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Awards. Lots of great beers, but mainly just nice to catch up with everyone and cheer friends on. So happy that @tabamatu.bsky.social @elusivebrewing.com won Brewer of the Year and Beer of the Year (for Oregon Trail) and Silver for his book.
November 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Great evening at the @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Awards. Lots of great beers, but mainly just nice to catch up with everyone and cheer friends on. So happy that @tabamatu.bsky.social @elusivebrewing.com won Brewer of the Year and Beer of the Year (for Oregon Trail) and Silver for his book.
On my way to @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Awards dinner, sporting appropriate headwear!
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On my way to @britbeerwriters.bsky.social Awards dinner, sporting appropriate headwear!
Well I totally forgot to post these last night! A couple of post dinner beers - first a clean, crisp, refreshing Helles from Brewpoint; then the awesome Turtles All The Way Down from @durationbeer.bsky.social l!
November 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Well I totally forgot to post these last night! A couple of post dinner beers - first a clean, crisp, refreshing Helles from Brewpoint; then the awesome Turtles All The Way Down from @durationbeer.bsky.social l!
In addition to the Collabageddon beers at Fuggles Beer Cafe, I also seized the opportunity to try Anspach & Hobday Yulelaw - a Brown Ale with a nice hit of cinnamon and chocolate. A real cracking beer for Christmas, this. May have to grab some for the festive period.
November 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In addition to the Collabageddon beers at Fuggles Beer Cafe, I also seized the opportunity to try Anspach & Hobday Yulelaw - a Brown Ale with a nice hit of cinnamon and chocolate. A real cracking beer for Christmas, this. May have to grab some for the festive period.
I did have another #Collabageddon beer at Fuggles Beer Cafe - the cask version of @elusivebrewing.com x @brollybrewing.bsky.social Midnight Cruiser, which was so good. I preferred it to the keg version. Creamy, balanced, with the coffee more pronounced.
4/4
4/4
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I did have another #Collabageddon beer at Fuggles Beer Cafe - the cask version of @elusivebrewing.com x @brollybrewing.bsky.social Midnight Cruiser, which was so good. I preferred it to the keg version. Creamy, balanced, with the coffee more pronounced.
4/4
4/4
The last #Collabageddon beer I had (10 out of 12 - not bad) was Wildhorse x Origins with another “Chimera” called Wiwer - a White Grenache. Given how sour the Red one was, I was surprised that this had no sourness. Very funky, though, like a farmhouse ale.
3/4
3/4
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The last #Collabageddon beer I had (10 out of 12 - not bad) was Wildhorse x Origins with another “Chimera” called Wiwer - a White Grenache. Given how sour the Red one was, I was surprised that this had no sourness. Very funky, though, like a farmhouse ale.
3/4
3/4
The next #Collabageddon beer was @thornbridge.bsky.social x @handbrewco.bsky.social Vega - a Transatlantic IPA. The style name is because they’ve used US and UK Cascade hops, as well as Citra. It’s very much Westie in character - zesty, bitter, piny, resinous with a lovely clarity. Amazing!
2/4
2/4
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The next #Collabageddon beer was @thornbridge.bsky.social x @handbrewco.bsky.social Vega - a Transatlantic IPA. The style name is because they’ve used US and UK Cascade hops, as well as Citra. It’s very much Westie in character - zesty, bitter, piny, resinous with a lovely clarity. Amazing!
2/4
2/4
Tracked down 3 of the 5 #Collabageddon beers that I didn’t have on Friday. The location was Fuggles and I started with @durationbeer.bsky.social x Tap Social’s Goatfell. A Mountain IPA, it’s got the juiciness of a NEIPA - pineapple and lychee - but some bready malt too. Great beer!
1/4
1/4
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Tracked down 3 of the 5 #Collabageddon beers that I didn’t have on Friday. The location was Fuggles and I started with @durationbeer.bsky.social x Tap Social’s Goatfell. A Mountain IPA, it’s got the juiciness of a NEIPA - pineapple and lychee - but some bready malt too. Great beer!
1/4
1/4
A couple of beers tonight. First up, my second can of Camberwell from @durationbeer.bsky.social. A lovely beer which really hits the spot.
Then on to a stout (well, it is Stouterday after all!) from @redwillowbrewery.bsky.social which I picked up when I visited their taproom in September. Gorgeous!
Then on to a stout (well, it is Stouterday after all!) from @redwillowbrewery.bsky.social which I picked up when I visited their taproom in September. Gorgeous!
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A couple of beers tonight. First up, my second can of Camberwell from @durationbeer.bsky.social. A lovely beer which really hits the spot.
Then on to a stout (well, it is Stouterday after all!) from @redwillowbrewery.bsky.social which I picked up when I visited their taproom in September. Gorgeous!
Then on to a stout (well, it is Stouterday after all!) from @redwillowbrewery.bsky.social which I picked up when I visited their taproom in September. Gorgeous!
Last night was spent in the company of Brook of @brollybrewing.bsky.social talking with him about his involvement in this year’s Collabageddon. While I was there, I was witness to Brook receiving a Gold award from @camraofficial.bsky.social for Little Pearl in the CBOB competition. Congrats Brolly!
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Last night was spent in the company of Brook of @brollybrewing.bsky.social talking with him about his involvement in this year’s Collabageddon. While I was there, I was witness to Brook receiving a Gold award from @camraofficial.bsky.social for Little Pearl in the CBOB competition. Congrats Brolly!
7. @fyneales.bsky.social Origins x Bullhouse …Tarbh - a Red Wine Granache Chimera. Sour! Bites the tastebuds at the back of your jaw. But I enjoyed it!
I missed a beer, which kicked early, and 4 weren’t on yet. I may have to go back!!
Collabageddon 2025 - a great success!
5/5
I missed a beer, which kicked early, and 4 weren’t on yet. I may have to go back!!
Collabageddon 2025 - a great success!
5/5
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
7. @fyneales.bsky.social Origins x Bullhouse …Tarbh - a Red Wine Granache Chimera. Sour! Bites the tastebuds at the back of your jaw. But I enjoyed it!
I missed a beer, which kicked early, and 4 weren’t on yet. I may have to go back!!
Collabageddon 2025 - a great success!
5/5
I missed a beer, which kicked early, and 4 weren’t on yet. I may have to go back!!
Collabageddon 2025 - a great success!
5/5
5. Campervan x Wild Horse - North Shore - we’ve gone up a notch! A beer on the lower end of DIPA, tastes like a fruit salad chewy sweet - so juicy!
6. Fierce Beer x Castle Rock - Knight & Rook - an 80 Shilling. An interesting beer. Low bitterness but massive on flavour.
4/5
6. Fierce Beer x Castle Rock - Knight & Rook - an 80 Shilling. An interesting beer. Low bitterness but massive on flavour.
4/5
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
5. Campervan x Wild Horse - North Shore - we’ve gone up a notch! A beer on the lower end of DIPA, tastes like a fruit salad chewy sweet - so juicy!
6. Fierce Beer x Castle Rock - Knight & Rook - an 80 Shilling. An interesting beer. Low bitterness but massive on flavour.
4/5
6. Fierce Beer x Castle Rock - Knight & Rook - an 80 Shilling. An interesting beer. Low bitterness but massive on flavour.
4/5
3. @elusivebrewing.com x @brollybrewing.bsky.social Midnight Cruiser - gotta be a BIPA! Takes a Brolly IPA and turns it black with Elusive’s concoction of dark malts. Classy!
4. Castle Rock x Elusive Junimo - interesting beer. Lots of vinous Nelson, backed up with Juniper on the finish. 🔥
3/5
4. Castle Rock x Elusive Junimo - interesting beer. Lots of vinous Nelson, backed up with Juniper on the finish. 🔥
3/5
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
3. @elusivebrewing.com x @brollybrewing.bsky.social Midnight Cruiser - gotta be a BIPA! Takes a Brolly IPA and turns it black with Elusive’s concoction of dark malts. Classy!
4. Castle Rock x Elusive Junimo - interesting beer. Lots of vinous Nelson, backed up with Juniper on the finish. 🔥
3/5
4. Castle Rock x Elusive Junimo - interesting beer. Lots of vinous Nelson, backed up with Juniper on the finish. 🔥
3/5
1. @handbrewco.bsky.social x @durationbeer.bsky.social Noki - gorgeous Schwarzbier - I’m getting banana esters. Enjoyed it!
2. @brollybrewing.bsky.social x @thornbridge.bsky.social Perch - what a beer! An approximation of Bass. Wonderful body, creamy head (served thru a sparkler). Incredible!
2/5
2. @brollybrewing.bsky.social x @thornbridge.bsky.social Perch - what a beer! An approximation of Bass. Wonderful body, creamy head (served thru a sparkler). Incredible!
2/5
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
1. @handbrewco.bsky.social x @durationbeer.bsky.social Noki - gorgeous Schwarzbier - I’m getting banana esters. Enjoyed it!
2. @brollybrewing.bsky.social x @thornbridge.bsky.social Perch - what a beer! An approximation of Bass. Wonderful body, creamy head (served thru a sparkler). Incredible!
2/5
2. @brollybrewing.bsky.social x @thornbridge.bsky.social Perch - what a beer! An approximation of Bass. Wonderful body, creamy head (served thru a sparkler). Incredible!
2/5
It was #Collabageddon night last night and I was at @brollybrewing.bsky.social Taproom. They have a strict rotation system, so I had 7 out of the 12 beers, but I may pop back over the weekend to see if they’ve put any of the others on!
So let’s break down what I had last night…
1/5
So let’s break down what I had last night…
1/5
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It was #Collabageddon night last night and I was at @brollybrewing.bsky.social Taproom. They have a strict rotation system, so I had 7 out of the 12 beers, but I may pop back over the weekend to see if they’ve put any of the others on!
So let’s break down what I had last night…
1/5
So let’s break down what I had last night…
1/5
Blend them together for a 3rd beer - Mega Mild!
Player 1 - fantastic roasted malt character; Player 2 is more caramelly. However, for me the Mega Mild won the day. All the best characteristics combined and complementary. Awesome!
@unbarredbrewery.bsky.social @elusivebrewing.com.
2/2
Player 1 - fantastic roasted malt character; Player 2 is more caramelly. However, for me the Mega Mild won the day. All the best characteristics combined and complementary. Awesome!
@unbarredbrewery.bsky.social @elusivebrewing.com.
2/2
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Blend them together for a 3rd beer - Mega Mild!
Player 1 - fantastic roasted malt character; Player 2 is more caramelly. However, for me the Mega Mild won the day. All the best characteristics combined and complementary. Awesome!
@unbarredbrewery.bsky.social @elusivebrewing.com.
2/2
Player 1 - fantastic roasted malt character; Player 2 is more caramelly. However, for me the Mega Mild won the day. All the best characteristics combined and complementary. Awesome!
@unbarredbrewery.bsky.social @elusivebrewing.com.
2/2
The I’m in London this evening, and I’ve tracked down a pub (Wenlock Arms) serving the innovative cask project from @unbarredbrewery.bsky.social & @elusivebrewing.com. They got together together to brew two beers - Player 1, a Black IPA; and Player 2, a Red IPA.
1/2
1/2
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The I’m in London this evening, and I’ve tracked down a pub (Wenlock Arms) serving the innovative cask project from @unbarredbrewery.bsky.social & @elusivebrewing.com. They got together together to brew two beers - Player 1, a Black IPA; and Player 2, a Red IPA.
1/2
1/2