John Wright
@johnwright1.bsky.social
Exiled smoggie, dog owner, beer seller, occasional drummer
Can think of worse ways to spend a Sunday afternoon than beer judging
November 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Can think of worse ways to spend a Sunday afternoon than beer judging
So the run in to xmas starts with the first of several visits to farm shops and garden centres over the next few weeks
November 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
So the run in to xmas starts with the first of several visits to farm shops and garden centres over the next few weeks
Top quality perry from Tom Oliver
October 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Top quality perry from Tom Oliver
Had a nice chat with Tom Oliver at the Malvern Autumn Show last week. Haven't seen him for a while so good to catch up
October 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Had a nice chat with Tom Oliver at the Malvern Autumn Show last week. Haven't seen him for a while so good to catch up
We have barking esp at squirrels and cats and burying of toys but otherwise reasonably chilled
September 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We have barking esp at squirrels and cats and burying of toys but otherwise reasonably chilled
On friday I dropped beer at Darlington Snooker club. Amazing place 8 taps on the bar further 8 in the lounge and 20+ more for beer fests. Also the largest pump clip collection I've seen in a bar. Beer fest in a couple of weeks if you want to pop in
September 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
On friday I dropped beer at Darlington Snooker club. Amazing place 8 taps on the bar further 8 in the lounge and 20+ more for beer fests. Also the largest pump clip collection I've seen in a bar. Beer fest in a couple of weeks if you want to pop in
Can't beat a bit of homework from work. 7.4% conditioned in whisky casks. Very drinkable hides the strength well.
September 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Can't beat a bit of homework from work. 7.4% conditioned in whisky casks. Very drinkable hides the strength well.
When a friend goes to Belgium so you ask him to bring beer back and suggest a budget. Then he comes back with this lot and refuses payment
August 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
When a friend goes to Belgium so you ask him to bring beer back and suggest a budget. Then he comes back with this lot and refuses payment
This evening's entertainment. It is nicely sour. Not getting the amarillo probably cos of the sourness. Rhubarb isn't as prominent as I had hoped. Hides the 8%. V nice
August 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This evening's entertainment. It is nicely sour. Not getting the amarillo probably cos of the sourness. Rhubarb isn't as prominent as I had hoped. Hides the 8%. V nice
Was encouraged to try this. It lasted two sips. Horribly sweet.
July 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Was encouraged to try this. It lasted two sips. Horribly sweet.
It's lovely and warm outside. Have had to put a fleece on as I'm under the air con for the next few hours doing a beer tasting
July 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It's lovely and warm outside. Have had to put a fleece on as I'm under the air con for the next few hours doing a beer tasting
In today's "any other duties " spent almost an hour this morning relocating this family out of the brewery car park and in to the park
July 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In today's "any other duties " spent almost an hour this morning relocating this family out of the brewery car park and in to the park
Popped to Worcester this evening to see Martin Stephenson (sans Daintees) at St Swithins Church. Amazing venue - love a box pew - and Martin was as good as ever
May 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Popped to Worcester this evening to see Martin Stephenson (sans Daintees) at St Swithins Church. Amazing venue - love a box pew - and Martin was as good as ever
Was down there on Wednesday. Cracking
May 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Was down there on Wednesday. Cracking
Happy days it's asparagus season and there is a farm just up the road
May 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Happy days it's asparagus season and there is a farm just up the road
Lovely down by the river and the canal on Worcester. Ducks didn't seem keen on the bread. Swans however were enjoying a feed
April 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Lovely down by the river and the canal on Worcester. Ducks didn't seem keen on the bread. Swans however were enjoying a feed
Slacking off for a couple of days . Nice quiet walk with the hounds to start the day
April 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Slacking off for a couple of days . Nice quiet walk with the hounds to start the day
Possibly the worst pint in the stupidest glass I've had in a very long while
April 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Possibly the worst pint in the stupidest glass I've had in a very long while
Ours is just hanging on to it's flowers. This was a few days ago
April 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Ours is just hanging on to it's flowers. This was a few days ago
The glorious view from the Ship at Low Newton in Northumberland
April 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The glorious view from the Ship at Low Newton in Northumberland
The dubble at 7% is my favourite so far. Dangerously drinkable. Lovely dark malts. Will save the triple for tomorrow
March 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The dubble at 7% is my favourite so far. Dangerously drinkable. Lovely dark malts. Will save the triple for tomorrow