Chris Griffiths
@ivydene.com
Bristol now, but originally from oop North. Canals, photography, industrial history, beer. Personal posts, now retired.
One review for the revived Boddingtons bitter, made a prediction of elderly Mancunians posting that it wasn't the same as the original. Well... It perhaps lacks some of the bitterness on the initial taste, but it's a pretty good copy. (City Arms, Manchester.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
One review for the revived Boddingtons bitter, made a prediction of elderly Mancunians posting that it wasn't the same as the original. Well... It perhaps lacks some of the bitterness on the initial taste, but it's a pretty good copy. (City Arms, Manchester.)
Cask in the Courtyard at LHG brewpub, Bristol was not to be missed. A well-chosen selection of 27 casks, all in excellent condition.
September 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Cask in the Courtyard at LHG brewpub, Bristol was not to be missed. A well-chosen selection of 27 casks, all in excellent condition.
Sitting in Hammersmith listening to Christmas music. It must be September!
September 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Sitting in Hammersmith listening to Christmas music. It must be September!
...and a quick visit to the Oxford Bar (Stewart's 80/-).
August 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
...and a quick visit to the Oxford Bar (Stewart's 80/-).
Annual pilgrimage to @thebowbar.bsky.social.
Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, since you asked.
Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, since you asked.
August 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Annual pilgrimage to @thebowbar.bsky.social.
Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, since you asked.
Loch Lomond Silkie Stout, since you asked.
The day at #GBBF in Birmingham is drawing to a close, so time for something a bit special from @greenduckbrew.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The day at #GBBF in Birmingham is drawing to a close, so time for something a bit special from @greenduckbrew.bsky.social
Been there, done that.
August 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Been there, done that.
How appropriate to be sitting in a taproom reading @privateeyenews.bsky.social.
July 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
How appropriate to be sitting in a taproom reading @privateeyenews.bsky.social.
Happy 10th Birthday @goodchembrew.bsky.social. Taproom open day includes display of material from Bristol CAMRA's award-winning Pints West magazine.
July 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Happy 10th Birthday @goodchembrew.bsky.social. Taproom open day includes display of material from Bristol CAMRA's award-winning Pints West magazine.
Congratulations on finishing your trip. Some fascinating writing along the way. I'm jealous. Meanwhile we're still a week and a half away from cask beer, without the option of Serbian/Bulgarian craft.
May 31, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Congratulations on finishing your trip. Some fascinating writing along the way. I'm jealous. Meanwhile we're still a week and a half away from cask beer, without the option of Serbian/Bulgarian craft.
The pub food options in Manchester have been upgraded since I lived here.
April 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The pub food options in Manchester have been upgraded since I lived here.
Very quick job. Need a higher-res image to do it properly.
January 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Very quick job. Need a higher-res image to do it properly.
40ft Brewery, Dalston. Eccles cake stout collab with St John restaurant. Slight sourness to begin with a sweeter aftertaste.
December 28, 2024 at 1:54 PM
40ft Brewery, Dalston. Eccles cake stout collab with St John restaurant. Slight sourness to begin with a sweeter aftertaste.
Pembury Tavern, Hackney. Railway Porter. It's obligatory.
December 27, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Pembury Tavern, Hackney. Railway Porter. It's obligatory.
The neighbours will think we've been very thirsty.
[The remains of Bristol Beer & Cider Festival]
[The remains of Bristol Beer & Cider Festival]
November 21, 2024 at 1:01 PM
The neighbours will think we've been very thirsty.
[The remains of Bristol Beer & Cider Festival]
[The remains of Bristol Beer & Cider Festival]
Last chance!
Final session of the Bristol Beer and Cider Festival. 42 down, but still 36 beers to choose from (+ cider). Open till 5pm, tickets still available (lower price today).
Final session of the Bristol Beer and Cider Festival. 42 down, but still 36 beers to choose from (+ cider). Open till 5pm, tickets still available (lower price today).
November 17, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Last chance!
Final session of the Bristol Beer and Cider Festival. 42 down, but still 36 beers to choose from (+ cider). Open till 5pm, tickets still available (lower price today).
Final session of the Bristol Beer and Cider Festival. 42 down, but still 36 beers to choose from (+ cider). Open till 5pm, tickets still available (lower price today).
Ooh look! Beer!
CAMRA Bristol Beer & Cider Festival starts Thursday.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html
CAMRA Bristol Beer & Cider Festival starts Thursday.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html
November 12, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Ooh look! Beer!
CAMRA Bristol Beer & Cider Festival starts Thursday.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html
CAMRA Bristol Beer & Cider Festival starts Thursday.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html
For any Five Points fans in Bristol (@boakandbailey.bsky.social?) I can strongly recommend this which has just gone on at the King's Head, Victoria Street.
October 31, 2024 at 2:57 PM
For any Five Points fans in Bristol (@boakandbailey.bsky.social?) I can strongly recommend this which has just gone on at the King's Head, Victoria Street.
50 years ago today.
The Ashton & Lower Peak Forest canals reopened following restoration.
The first boat descends Marple top lock at 8am on 01.04.1974. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals
The Ashton & Lower Peak Forest canals reopened following restoration.
The first boat descends Marple top lock at 8am on 01.04.1974. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals
April 1, 2024 at 7:14 AM
50 years ago today.
The Ashton & Lower Peak Forest canals reopened following restoration.
The first boat descends Marple top lock at 8am on 01.04.1974. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals
The Ashton & Lower Peak Forest canals reopened following restoration.
The first boat descends Marple top lock at 8am on 01.04.1974. #UKCanals #WeDigCanals