Louise Krennmair
@louisekrennmair.bsky.social
Norn Irish beer drinker living in Berlin.
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It’s panto season and here comes Red Riding Hood in the guise of a delicious Rotbier from the brilliant St Mars of the Desert and it’s my beer of the week in today’s @dailystar.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
It’s panto season and here comes Red Riding Hood in the guise of a delicious Rotbier from the brilliant St Mars of the Desert and it’s my beer of the week in today’s @dailystar.co.uk
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Half a lifetime ago, I packed a bag and moved to Dresden, Germany, for the summer. This fall I went back twice to research a weekend guide to the Saxon capital for @nytimes.com Travel. (It’s still funky, especially dear old Neustadt. BRN forever, my dudes.)
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
36 Hours in Dresden, Germany: Things to Do and See (Gift Article)
History never feels out of reach in the capital of Saxony, lush with avant-garde art, restored Baroque architecture and one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Half a lifetime ago, I packed a bag and moved to Dresden, Germany, for the summer. This fall I went back twice to research a weekend guide to the Saxon capital for @nytimes.com Travel. (It’s still funky, especially dear old Neustadt. BRN forever, my dudes.)
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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This week, we've rounded up the best pubs in Dublin for Christmas decor and festivities - can also be used as a 'what to avoid' guide if it's not your jam, but we cover the spectrum from 'ah, that's nice' to 'massive crowds here' --
#SpeirGorm
www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide...
#SpeirGorm
www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide...
December 4, 2025 at 7:42 AM
This week, we've rounded up the best pubs in Dublin for Christmas decor and festivities - can also be used as a 'what to avoid' guide if it's not your jam, but we cover the spectrum from 'ah, that's nice' to 'massive crowds here' --
#SpeirGorm
www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide...
#SpeirGorm
www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide...
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Did you spend? Will you? You can’t save unless you spend, you know. Christmas is supposed to be about the saved but it’s already about having spent, being spent. Maybe I’ll give away stuff. Stuff I’ve saved. Then I don’t have to spend. After all, the stuffing is what we really want. Right?
The Over 50% Off Super Holiday Sales Saving Edition Of The Beery News Notes – A Good Beer Blog
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December 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Did you spend? Will you? You can’t save unless you spend, you know. Christmas is supposed to be about the saved but it’s already about having spent, being spent. Maybe I’ll give away stuff. Stuff I’ve saved. Then I don’t have to spend. After all, the stuffing is what we really want. Right?
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🍻 🧵Beer Advent Thread 🧵 🎄
This year we have a beer advent calendar from Letra. They have put together an all Portuguese advent calendar. 12 of their own beers, 12 from other PT breweries.
Today was beer #1, Letra F, American IPA, as hoppy as they come. Fresh, lovely, great start! #beer #beersky
This year we have a beer advent calendar from Letra. They have put together an all Portuguese advent calendar. 12 of their own beers, 12 from other PT breweries.
Today was beer #1, Letra F, American IPA, as hoppy as they come. Fresh, lovely, great start! #beer #beersky
December 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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I’m not very good at self-promotion, but here’s a repost for the Sunday readers out there 🙂 There’s a claim that is being repeated more often of late that cyder was a different and superior drink to cider. In this long read (perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of cider) I debunk this modern myth.
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi
Barry debunks the myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I’m not very good at self-promotion, but here’s a repost for the Sunday readers out there 🙂 There’s a claim that is being repeated more often of late that cyder was a different and superior drink to cider. In this long read (perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of cider) I debunk this modern myth.
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5 years ago today, Pandemic Year. It had been a month since I opened my "side project" (lol) cat rescue in the spare room of my flat in London.
I saw an ad for a male kitten with "balance & walking problems" who urgently needed a home. And so it began. HAPPY SMOL PAUL DAY!
I saw an ad for a male kitten with "balance & walking problems" who urgently needed a home. And so it began. HAPPY SMOL PAUL DAY!
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
5 years ago today, Pandemic Year. It had been a month since I opened my "side project" (lol) cat rescue in the spare room of my flat in London.
I saw an ad for a male kitten with "balance & walking problems" who urgently needed a home. And so it began. HAPPY SMOL PAUL DAY!
I saw an ad for a male kitten with "balance & walking problems" who urgently needed a home. And so it began. HAPPY SMOL PAUL DAY!
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Best. Gift guide. Ever. Buy my stuff too! I do custom as well!
November 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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I honestly think I'm losing my mind. The excerpt at maureenogle.com now works. I forgot to "enable" the page......
Maureen Ogle
Maureen Ogle. Historian. Author. Ranter. Idea Junkie. Books include: AMBITIOUS BREW: A History of American Beer; KEY WEST: History of An Island Of Dreams.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I honestly think I'm losing my mind. The excerpt at maureenogle.com now works. I forgot to "enable" the page......
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Amazing weekend happening at Blowfish gallery, Stourbridge in the heart of glass country here in the UK. Incredible sheet glass made by Elliot Walker and assistants. (They are many and skilled.)
November 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Amazing weekend happening at Blowfish gallery, Stourbridge in the heart of glass country here in the UK. Incredible sheet glass made by Elliot Walker and assistants. (They are many and skilled.)
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Friends!! Join me Dec 7th from 4pm at @lmulligangrocer for PORTER WARS- book talk and beer tasting!!
We will be launching my collaboration brew with @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social & @troublebrewing.ie - two porters inspired by my chapter Porter Wars from Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland
We will be launching my collaboration brew with @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social & @troublebrewing.ie - two porters inspired by my chapter Porter Wars from Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland
November 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Friends!! Join me Dec 7th from 4pm at @lmulligangrocer for PORTER WARS- book talk and beer tasting!!
We will be launching my collaboration brew with @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social & @troublebrewing.ie - two porters inspired by my chapter Porter Wars from Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland
We will be launching my collaboration brew with @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social & @troublebrewing.ie - two porters inspired by my chapter Porter Wars from Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland
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Nach einem Brand am Berliner U-Bahnhof Schloßstraße fährt die U9 wieder bis zur Haltestelle Bundesplatz. Wie BVG-Sprecherin Franziska Ellrich sagte, bleibt die U9 zwischen Bundesplatz und Rathaus Steglitz aber aufgrund der Brandschäden weiterhin unterbrochen.
U9 nach Brand weiter zwischen Rathaus Steglitz und Bundesplatz unterbrochen
Nach einem Brand am U-Bahnhof Schloßstraße bleibt die U9 voraussichtlich noch mehrere Tage unterbrochen. Die Schäden durch das Feuer seien erheblich, so die BVG. Ein Ersatzverkehr mit Bussen ist einge...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Nach einem Brand am Berliner U-Bahnhof Schloßstraße fährt die U9 wieder bis zur Haltestelle Bundesplatz. Wie BVG-Sprecherin Franziska Ellrich sagte, bleibt die U9 zwischen Bundesplatz und Rathaus Steglitz aber aufgrund der Brandschäden weiterhin unterbrochen.
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Weekend trip to Bamberg (again)
November 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Weekend trip to Bamberg (again)
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My latest reviews for Drinks Retailing.
November 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My latest reviews for Drinks Retailing.
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GOOD MORNING! Here's our weekly round up of good writing about beer, with pubs in Norwich and Bradford, thoughts on the budget, and notes on a kitsch advertisement for Hamm's beer. 🍻🍺
boakandbailey.com/2025/11/news...
boakandbailey.com/2025/11/news...
News, nuggets and longreads 29 November 2025: Suburbia
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got dodgy dates, kidney beans and The Fat Cat.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:51 AM
GOOD MORNING! Here's our weekly round up of good writing about beer, with pubs in Norwich and Bradford, thoughts on the budget, and notes on a kitsch advertisement for Hamm's beer. 🍻🍺
boakandbailey.com/2025/11/news...
boakandbailey.com/2025/11/news...
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We may not have much in the way of cask ale or train station pubs, but at least we do have a train station-adjacent pub with a decent beer line-up...this week, we went to Grainger's:
#SpeirGorm
www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide...
#SpeirGorm
www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide...
November 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM
We may not have much in the way of cask ale or train station pubs, but at least we do have a train station-adjacent pub with a decent beer line-up...this week, we went to Grainger's:
#SpeirGorm
www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide...
#SpeirGorm
www.weirdodublinpubs.com/weirdo-guide...
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Next we have the Best Book about Beer or Pubs, sponsored by HEINEKEN
🏆 Gold: Dr Christina Wade
🥈 Silver: Andy Parker & Jamil Zainasheff
#BGBW25
🏆 Gold: Dr Christina Wade
🥈 Silver: Andy Parker & Jamil Zainasheff
#BGBW25
November 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Next we have the Best Book about Beer or Pubs, sponsored by HEINEKEN
🏆 Gold: Dr Christina Wade
🥈 Silver: Andy Parker & Jamil Zainasheff
#BGBW25
🏆 Gold: Dr Christina Wade
🥈 Silver: Andy Parker & Jamil Zainasheff
#BGBW25
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... and a little more on the subject ...
Pub History: More on Mulled Porter - Rare Recipes & Mulled Beef?
In my last post on the subject, I established that mulled porter was certainly something that was available in public houses in Ireland - and
beerfoodtravel.blogspot.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
... and a little more on the subject ...
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We're heading into mulled porter weather, a common enough libation in pubs in the past ...
Irish Pub History: Mulled Porter on Tap...?
Mulled porter, ale or especially wine are not exactly an unknown concept to most people, as these types of drinks have indeed been around for centurie
beerfoodtravel.blogspot.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We're heading into mulled porter weather, a common enough libation in pubs in the past ...
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We have a special award for this evening, to honour the work of Martyn Cornell (@thezythophile.bsky.social) as his contribution to beer writing throughout his life.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We have a special award for this evening, to honour the work of Martyn Cornell (@thezythophile.bsky.social) as his contribution to beer writing throughout his life.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
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Did you know you can say aaaannnyyything you want about America today because they are all off watching football AND drinking from their gravy boats! It’s a fact. For other interesting facts and even some other stuff here’s the beery news notes…
Yes, It’s Here – The Tryptophan Thursday Edition Of The Beery News Notes – A Good Beer Blog
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November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Did you know you can say aaaannnyyything you want about America today because they are all off watching football AND drinking from their gravy boats! It’s a fact. For other interesting facts and even some other stuff here’s the beery news notes…
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I often wonder if there are people in the world of wine or whisky putting Oreos or breakfast cereal in those drinks and calling it modern and creative.
November 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I often wonder if there are people in the world of wine or whisky putting Oreos or breakfast cereal in those drinks and calling it modern and creative.
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I felt it my duty to return to De Garre to continue vital Christmas beer research. Draft St Feuillien Cuvée de Noël in the special 150th anniversary glass from 2023.
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I felt it my duty to return to De Garre to continue vital Christmas beer research. Draft St Feuillien Cuvée de Noël in the special 150th anniversary glass from 2023.
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“Mr. Kerger says that he would like Einbecker to be making half its revenue from nonalcoholic products within five years. 'Beer is no longer the future.’”
@risenc.bsky.social reports on Germans going off beer and what brewers are doing in response [gift link]:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/w...
@risenc.bsky.social reports on Germans going off beer and what brewers are doing in response [gift link]:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/w...
Germans Are Going Off Beer. That’s Forcing Brewers to Adapt or Go Bust.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
“Mr. Kerger says that he would like Einbecker to be making half its revenue from nonalcoholic products within five years. 'Beer is no longer the future.’”
@risenc.bsky.social reports on Germans going off beer and what brewers are doing in response [gift link]:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/w...
@risenc.bsky.social reports on Germans going off beer and what brewers are doing in response [gift link]:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/w...