Pete Brown
@petebrownbeer.bsky.social
Writer, speaker, consultant, mainly on beer, pubs, food, drink, social history.
http://petebrown.net
http://patreon.com/petebrownbeer
Agent Jim Gill at Felicity Bryan Associates.
http://petebrown.net
http://patreon.com/petebrownbeer
Agent Jim Gill at Felicity Bryan Associates.
Brilliant.
November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Brilliant.
I love the first dayn of proper cold! The first time in eight months where you put your Really Big Coat on and find all the stuff in the pockets that you thought you’d lost.
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I love the first dayn of proper cold! The first time in eight months where you put your Really Big Coat on and find all the stuff in the pockets that you thought you’d lost.
Today in @thetimes.com I break down the price of a pint and explain why it costs so much. Over half of all job losses in the last year have been in hospitality - pubs need help. www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
How much is too much for a pint?
The £5 barrier was breached long ago and at some London bars you could pay £10. When will drinkers just stop buying beer? And what do struggling landlords want to see in the budget?
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November 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today in @thetimes.com I break down the price of a pint and explain why it costs so much. Over half of all job losses in the last year have been in hospitality - pubs need help. www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
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Thanks to @petebrownbeer.bsky.social for a brilliant talk last night at Small Bar. Great to bring your research & your new book to our lovely Bristol crowd. Thanks @beinghumanfest.bsky.social for the funding that made it possible!
Photo credits @dominicalder.bsky.social & @kellywasgcb.bsky.social
Photo credits @dominicalder.bsky.social & @kellywasgcb.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thanks to @petebrownbeer.bsky.social for a brilliant talk last night at Small Bar. Great to bring your research & your new book to our lovely Bristol crowd. Thanks @beinghumanfest.bsky.social for the funding that made it possible!
Photo credits @dominicalder.bsky.social & @kellywasgcb.bsky.social
Photo credits @dominicalder.bsky.social & @kellywasgcb.bsky.social
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Looking forward to our Think While You Drink event with @petebrownbeer.bsky.social tonight as he'll be talking us through some of his research for his brilliant new book, Tasting Notes including some music-themed tastings. @kellywasgcb.bsky.social
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Say hello to “Tasting Notes: The Art and Science of Pairing Beer and Music." - Pete Brown
I’ve got a new book coming out. Oh, come on, don't be like that. It’s been three long years since the last one.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Looking forward to our Think While You Drink event with @petebrownbeer.bsky.social tonight as he'll be talking us through some of his research for his brilliant new book, Tasting Notes including some music-themed tastings. @kellywasgcb.bsky.social
www.petebrown.net/2025/02/07/s...
www.petebrown.net/2025/02/07/s...
On my way home from Richmond, Virginia, my Mounjaro appetite just loves this novel interpretation on the idea of a “chef’s salad” at the airside Sam Adams bar.
November 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
On my way home from Richmond, Virginia, my Mounjaro appetite just loves this novel interpretation on the idea of a “chef’s salad” at the airside Sam Adams bar.
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oh my god they actually did it lmao
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
oh my god they actually did it lmao
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Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
You lay a trap for pro/anti-beer snobs and both sides walk straight into it. This week’s @thetimes.com column celebrates US beers you can - for now - buy here. Two of them are £30 a bottle. The comments went exactly as I hoped… (paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
Why these US beers are worth £30 a bottle
Strong and full of character, some American brews are meant to be sipped, says Pete Brown. Plus his more affordable picks from across the Pond
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November 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
You lay a trap for pro/anti-beer snobs and both sides walk straight into it. This week’s @thetimes.com column celebrates US beers you can - for now - buy here. Two of them are £30 a bottle. The comments went exactly as I hoped… (paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Brewers! Are yo making a special Christmas beer and if so what is it please?
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Brewers! Are yo making a special Christmas beer and if so what is it please?
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Dutch libraries have invented an AI chatbot that can recommend books to you
You know what else can recommend books to you
~a fucking librarian~
You know what else can recommend books to you
~a fucking librarian~
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Dutch libraries have invented an AI chatbot that can recommend books to you
You know what else can recommend books to you
~a fucking librarian~
You know what else can recommend books to you
~a fucking librarian~
This week in @thetimes.com I was challenged to find pubs (other than Spoons) where you can still get a pint for under a fiver. This isn't a complete list but it features some absolute gems! (paywall) www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
12 great London pubs with £5 pints — Wetherspoons excluded
The capital long ago broke the £8 pint barrier. But you can still find proper beers for a fiver or less, says our expert
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October 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week in @thetimes.com I was challenged to find pubs (other than Spoons) where you can still get a pint for under a fiver. This isn't a complete list but it features some absolute gems! (paywall) www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
As the sun sets on the last day of British Summertime 2025, one last hurrah.
October 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As the sun sets on the last day of British Summertime 2025, one last hurrah.
Last week in a year of things that simply do not happen: a @barnsleyfc.bsky.social player scores one of the best goals in the history of football. Yeah, I know. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4jx...
UNBELIEVABLE goal scored by Barnsley's Reyes Cleary | EFL Sky Bet League One
YouTube video by ITV Sport
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October 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Last week in a year of things that simply do not happen: a @barnsleyfc.bsky.social player scores one of the best goals in the history of football. Yeah, I know. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4jx...
This week in @thetimes.com I'm celebrating srtong beers that should not be drunk by the pint. Unless you're @atjbeer.bsky.social. And I finally get revenge on Pivovar’s Jamie Hawksworth. (Paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
The six best strong beers — and how to avoid a hangover
Imperial stouts, vintage ales and other high-alcohol brews can be as complex and enjoyable as fine wine. Just go easy, says our expert
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October 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This week in @thetimes.com I'm celebrating srtong beers that should not be drunk by the pint. Unless you're @atjbeer.bsky.social. And I finally get revenge on Pivovar’s Jamie Hawksworth. (Paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
There are few things more pleasing than going “Shit, I really must publicise that event on my socials,” and then finding out it’s sold out with four weeks to go! Thanks guys. Can you promote all my events?
FOUR WEEKS - THINK WHILE YOU DRINK
Thur 13th Nov @ Small Bar
Incredibly we're already SOLD OUT! Email us to join the waiting list bit.ly/3J4lL16
As part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social, award-winning writer @petebrownbeer.bsky.social presents his new book on the surprising links between beer & music
Thur 13th Nov @ Small Bar
Incredibly we're already SOLD OUT! Email us to join the waiting list bit.ly/3J4lL16
As part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social, award-winning writer @petebrownbeer.bsky.social presents his new book on the surprising links between beer & music
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
There are few things more pleasing than going “Shit, I really must publicise that event on my socials,” and then finding out it’s sold out with four weeks to go! Thanks guys. Can you promote all my events?
Reasoinably pleased with the outcome of last night’s North American Guild of Beer Writers Awards - three second place awards and one third place. Best thing was Tasting Notes being runner-up for best book, pipped by @jonnygarrett.bsky.social's excellent The Meaning of Beer!
October 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Reasoinably pleased with the outcome of last night’s North American Guild of Beer Writers Awards - three second place awards and one third place. Best thing was Tasting Notes being runner-up for best book, pipped by @jonnygarrett.bsky.social's excellent The Meaning of Beer!
How did I miss this? Preparing my beer and music matching show for Sheffield tomorrow, foraging Sheff music and wow. This is one of the best fucking things I’ve seen and heard all year. Don't normally post music but sharing just in case you're as out of touch as I am. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrOW...
Self Esteem - The Deep Blue Okay (Official Video)
YouTube video by SelfesteemVEVO
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October 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
How did I miss this? Preparing my beer and music matching show for Sheffield tomorrow, foraging Sheff music and wow. This is one of the best fucking things I’ve seen and heard all year. Don't normally post music but sharing just in case you're as out of touch as I am. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrOW...
Today in @thetimes.com we get serious and address one of the most important issues in today’s torrid and uncertain world: the growing popularity of the single-file queue in pubs. Reader discretion is advised. (Paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
The orderly pub queue: can we all just stop it now, please?
Forty per cent of Brits think waiting in single file at the bar is a good idea. Here’s why they’re very wrong
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October 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Today in @thetimes.com we get serious and address one of the most important issues in today’s torrid and uncertain world: the growing popularity of the single-file queue in pubs. Reader discretion is advised. (Paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
This week in @thetimes.com, after an exhausting week there in early September, it’s my best Lake District pubs! Online only this week I think. Many locals disagree with my choices. Do you? (Paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
Eight of the best Lake District pubs — chosen by our expert
Pete Brown drove 260 miles and tried 50 beers to whittle down his list of Lakeland pubs. These are the brilliant boozers that came out top
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October 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This week in @thetimes.com, after an exhausting week there in early September, it’s my best Lake District pubs! Online only this week I think. Many locals disagree with my choices. Do you? (Paywall) www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
Today in @thetimes.com we're off to Oktoberfest! My three favourites from the classic Big Six Munich festbiers, and three British takes that are slightly different but just as good. (paywall) Please click, dwell and comment! www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
The six best beers for Oktoberfest — including three that aren’t German
The UK has finally worked out how to join in the festival fun. Our expert picks the best seasonal brews from Bavaria and Britain
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September 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Today in @thetimes.com we're off to Oktoberfest! My three favourites from the classic Big Six Munich festbiers, and three British takes that are slightly different but just as good. (paywall) Please click, dwell and comment! www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
Anyone else had your new favourite band dedicate their final song to you in front of a hometown sell-out crowd tonight? No? Just me? Ah well.
September 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Anyone else had your new favourite band dedicate their final song to you in front of a hometown sell-out crowd tonight? No? Just me? Ah well.
East Anglia! Last chance to get tickets for my beer and music matching shnow based on my new book, Tasting Notes, at Mannington Book Bash tomorrow, 2pm. Tickets available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/thema...
Buy tickets – Pete Brown: Beer Man! – Mannington Hall
Pete Brown: Beer Man! – Mannington Hall, Sat 27 Sep 2025 - Pete Brown is the beer man! Author, broadcaster and writer of the only regular beer column in a national newspaper, Pete is truly an authorit...
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September 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
East Anglia! Last chance to get tickets for my beer and music matching shnow based on my new book, Tasting Notes, at Mannington Book Bash tomorrow, 2pm. Tickets available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/thema...