Matthew Curtis
@totalcurtis.bsky.social
A writer and photographer obsessed with beer, pubs and their culture. Founding editor @pelliclemag.com. He/Him.
More about me and my work: www.totalales.co.uk
More about me and my work: www.totalales.co.uk
Seymour, the house is on fire!
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Seymour, the house is on fire!
Reasons why (Gtr) Manchester has the best beer scene #639 on a visit to take some photographs at Altrincham Belgian bar Mort Subite owner Wyn introduced me to a favourite of his: draft Westmalle dubbel with a tripel top. Superb.
November 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Reasons why (Gtr) Manchester has the best beer scene #639 on a visit to take some photographs at Altrincham Belgian bar Mort Subite owner Wyn introduced me to a favourite of his: draft Westmalle dubbel with a tripel top. Superb.
I wrote something on my phone while sitting on my train to Lincoln, and liked it, so I decided to publish it. A little something about grief, and travel, and Jaipur in the Sheffield Tap.
www.totalales.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
www.totalales.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I wrote something on my phone while sitting on my train to Lincoln, and liked it, so I decided to publish it. A little something about grief, and travel, and Jaipur in the Sheffield Tap.
www.totalales.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
www.totalales.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
Imagine if they made a beer taste like a ball of marzipan dunked in prune juice but it was literally the best thing ever.
October 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Imagine if they made a beer taste like a ball of marzipan dunked in prune juice but it was literally the best thing ever.
I don’t like having to work on a Saturday, but then again…
October 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I don’t like having to work on a Saturday, but then again…
Found where my old Twitter followers are hanging out
October 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Found where my old Twitter followers are hanging out
I was thrilled to pick up a first place at last nights @nagbw.bsky.social awards for an essay in Final Gravity about my diagnosis of hearing loss. Huge thanks to @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social for commissioning and careful edits.
October 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I was thrilled to pick up a first place at last nights @nagbw.bsky.social awards for an essay in Final Gravity about my diagnosis of hearing loss. Huge thanks to @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social for commissioning and careful edits.
Had an important business meeting with @austinlouisray.bsky.social this afternoon.
October 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Had an important business meeting with @austinlouisray.bsky.social this afternoon.
The balance is now readdressed
October 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The balance is now readdressed
Might hang around here for two days and document an entire brew on a Union system
October 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Might hang around here for two days and document an entire brew on a Union system
Applying *…as below…* to the affected area.
October 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Applying *…as below…* to the affected area.
The view from my pint.
September 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The view from my pint.
I certainly enjoyed this one recently
September 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I certainly enjoyed this one recently
Ok fine I’ve tried it
September 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Ok fine I’ve tried it
In February 2024 I visited French & Jupps, the UKs oldest existing maltster, and roasted malt specialist. I’d never heard of them before, despite them being in operation since 1689. It’s story fascinated me, so I wrote it for @pelliclemag.com here:
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...
September 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In February 2024 I visited French & Jupps, the UKs oldest existing maltster, and roasted malt specialist. I’d never heard of them before, despite them being in operation since 1689. It’s story fascinated me, so I wrote it for @pelliclemag.com here:
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...
And making the most of every one of them
September 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
And making the most of every one of them
Hanging out with brewing legends at Sacred Profane in Biddeford, Maine.
September 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Hanging out with brewing legends at Sacred Profane in Biddeford, Maine.
Yesterday began with me getting hopelessly overwhelmed in the Allagash parking lot and ended with oysters and a giant clam bake at Eventide Oyster Co. There was a lot of beer in between and wine at the end. I am feeling a touch worse for wear.
September 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Yesterday began with me getting hopelessly overwhelmed in the Allagash parking lot and ended with oysters and a giant clam bake at Eventide Oyster Co. There was a lot of beer in between and wine at the end. I am feeling a touch worse for wear.
After far too large a breakfast, I find myself at Bissell Brothers.
September 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
After far too large a breakfast, I find myself at Bissell Brothers.
Yesterday started with a midnight redeye flight from Denver to Portland via Newark and ended 20 hours later at Novare Res bier cafe, with oysters, lobster rolls and Italian pils in between.
September 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Yesterday started with a midnight redeye flight from Denver to Portland via Newark and ended 20 hours later at Novare Res bier cafe, with oysters, lobster rolls and Italian pils in between.
