Mark Johnson
@marknjohnson.bsky.social
Beer blogger, Beer Podcaster, Animal carer, Swiftie, Huddersfield Town sufferer, Knuckles the Echidna enthusiast
Rare night in to myself, so I'm taking it back to my favourite times in beer
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Rare night in to myself, so I'm taking it back to my favourite times in beer
First try of the Lees' version of Boddingtons.
Tasted like a Lees' beer at first... and I really wasn't sure. But then the first disappeared quickly and I was on a second. It's alright.
I last had the original whenever anybody else did, so I've no comparison to make
Tasted like a Lees' beer at first... and I really wasn't sure. But then the first disappeared quickly and I was on a second. It's alright.
I last had the original whenever anybody else did, so I've no comparison to make
October 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
First try of the Lees' version of Boddingtons.
Tasted like a Lees' beer at first... and I really wasn't sure. But then the first disappeared quickly and I was on a second. It's alright.
I last had the original whenever anybody else did, so I've no comparison to make
Tasted like a Lees' beer at first... and I really wasn't sure. But then the first disappeared quickly and I was on a second. It's alright.
I last had the original whenever anybody else did, so I've no comparison to make
Unforeseen circumstances have led to Unforeseen Monday pints.
Starting off with cask Kernel Pale, and then I've these two to move onto next. What a time to be in Stalybridge
Starting off with cask Kernel Pale, and then I've these two to move onto next. What a time to be in Stalybridge
September 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Unforeseen circumstances have led to Unforeseen Monday pints.
Starting off with cask Kernel Pale, and then I've these two to move onto next. What a time to be in Stalybridge
Starting off with cask Kernel Pale, and then I've these two to move onto next. What a time to be in Stalybridge
Been a long time, but thrilled to see @wishbonebrewery.bsky.social back in Staly. One of my faves.
September 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Been a long time, but thrilled to see @wishbonebrewery.bsky.social back in Staly. One of my faves.
I don't think that the Aldi Oktoberfest beer box is bringing in the same level of engagement
September 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I don't think that the Aldi Oktoberfest beer box is bringing in the same level of engagement
Pubs are about more. Like customer's that bring in rosemary from their garden for people, to help use it up.
September 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Pubs are about more. Like customer's that bring in rosemary from their garden for people, to help use it up.
I've been using a very discarded and shabby looking beer shed much more this week to cope with some sad news, and all my familiar favourites are back too.
Sonoma.
Sonoma.
September 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I've been using a very discarded and shabby looking beer shed much more this week to cope with some sad news, and all my familiar favourites are back too.
Sonoma.
Sonoma.
Pints of Schlenkerla's latest release - the Helles Marzen - in Huddersfield today. Unreal stuff
September 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Pints of Schlenkerla's latest release - the Helles Marzen - in Huddersfield today. Unreal stuff
Celebrated 10 Years of Torrside today
August 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Celebrated 10 Years of Torrside today
I didn't go further than the garden gate today, and it was an exceptional day
August 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I didn't go further than the garden gate today, and it was an exceptional day
Beerlonging on Tour
August 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Beerlonging on Tour
THE DISPENSARY IN LIVERPOOL NOW ONLY SERVES PEOPLE IN A QUEUE FORMING OUT OF THE DOOR.
ROSCOE HEAD HAS JARL ON.
ONE OF THESE PUBS I WILL NEVER BE STEPPING FOOT IN AGAIN
ROSCOE HEAD HAS JARL ON.
ONE OF THESE PUBS I WILL NEVER BE STEPPING FOOT IN AGAIN
August 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
THE DISPENSARY IN LIVERPOOL NOW ONLY SERVES PEOPLE IN A QUEUE FORMING OUT OF THE DOOR.
ROSCOE HEAD HAS JARL ON.
ONE OF THESE PUBS I WILL NEVER BE STEPPING FOOT IN AGAIN
ROSCOE HEAD HAS JARL ON.
ONE OF THESE PUBS I WILL NEVER BE STEPPING FOOT IN AGAIN
The Ten Pubs That Made Me Part 9 - the shortened version - is available now on Instagram. No I'm not going to download a cross-app app.
www.instagram.com/p/DNV7Rejo6E...
www.instagram.com/p/DNV7Rejo6E...
August 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Ten Pubs That Made Me Part 9 - the shortened version - is available now on Instagram. No I'm not going to download a cross-app app.
www.instagram.com/p/DNV7Rejo6E...
www.instagram.com/p/DNV7Rejo6E...
The years go by. My loves don't change
July 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The years go by. My loves don't change
I always wondered why the Derby Brewery Arms hadn't been made into an ironic post-craft destination by Manchester's outside influencers. It seemed to be ideal.
Now that I have finally been in myself, I understand...
The rest of you will have to find out on your own
Now that I have finally been in myself, I understand...
The rest of you will have to find out on your own
July 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I always wondered why the Derby Brewery Arms hadn't been made into an ironic post-craft destination by Manchester's outside influencers. It seemed to be ideal.
Now that I have finally been in myself, I understand...
The rest of you will have to find out on your own
Now that I have finally been in myself, I understand...
The rest of you will have to find out on your own
Slightly altered my entire day plans just because Jarl was on the bar.
Two pints lasted a scarily short amount of time.
Nothing drinks like it
Two pints lasted a scarily short amount of time.
Nothing drinks like it
July 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Slightly altered my entire day plans just because Jarl was on the bar.
Two pints lasted a scarily short amount of time.
Nothing drinks like it
Two pints lasted a scarily short amount of time.
Nothing drinks like it
Turns out I only hate the heat when I have to do something or be seen by people. Yesterday was one of my favourite days of the year, and I didn't set a foot past the front gate
Wilbur loved cooling down in the freshly watered garden, splashing in his pool and sleeping under my hammock. More please
Wilbur loved cooling down in the freshly watered garden, splashing in his pool and sleeping under my hammock. More please
July 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Turns out I only hate the heat when I have to do something or be seen by people. Yesterday was one of my favourite days of the year, and I didn't set a foot past the front gate
Wilbur loved cooling down in the freshly watered garden, splashing in his pool and sleeping under my hammock. More please
Wilbur loved cooling down in the freshly watered garden, splashing in his pool and sleeping under my hammock. More please
West Coast IPA + Fresh Orange shandy.
it is hot.
it is hot.
July 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
West Coast IPA + Fresh Orange shandy.
it is hot.
it is hot.
I've been surprised how fat the tears have been that I've cried for Diogo today. But they really came down. Four or five times.
I'm really enjoying Zing from @elusivebrewing.com on cask, as I try to reset.
Some light amongst the sadness
I'm really enjoying Zing from @elusivebrewing.com on cask, as I try to reset.
Some light amongst the sadness
July 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I've been surprised how fat the tears have been that I've cried for Diogo today. But they really came down. Four or five times.
I'm really enjoying Zing from @elusivebrewing.com on cask, as I try to reset.
Some light amongst the sadness
I'm really enjoying Zing from @elusivebrewing.com on cask, as I try to reset.
Some light amongst the sadness