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Beer Breaks in Britain by @philmellows.bsky.social and Kate Simon and published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social is now in the bookshops. Follow our regular postings on Substack @ https://britishbeerbreaks.substack.com/
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Now we're fully into beer festival season, @philmellows.bsky.social reviews the new book from @morrighani.bsky.social on what has quietly become "a great British tradition". Though personally, of course, he'd rather be down the pub britishbeerbreaks.substack.com/p/get-in-the...

We’re honoured to be featured in @petebrownbeer.bsky.social Times roundup of the UK’s best taprooms — and in such great company too! Big thanks to Pete for including us, and cheers to all the brilliant taprooms doing amazing things across the country. Read it here: www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...

My old workmates the @thinkingdrinkers.bsky.social are off on a tandem ride from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise awareness of the plight of Britain's pubs. Look out for them, and if they come your way, hide! www.youtube.com/@TheThinking...

The new book from @morrighani.bsky.social has just plopped through my door - thanks @camraofficial.bsky.social. Expect a review soon, probably with some grunting about ‘why I don’t like beer festivals’. I can tell you now, though, that’s a wonderful cover by @simonjgane.bsky.social

🚨It’s a Bank Holiday Weekend. That means 110 beer festivals, 3 days off, and zero excuses.🍻 Forget being sensible. Rally the crew & chase the chaos👉 beerfestbuddy.com #BankHoliday #ThreeDayPour #breweries #Beeraholic #beerlovers #beertalk #brewery #beeruk #craftbeer #BskyBeer #Beer #indiebeer

Another addition to the sparkling Edinburgh beer scene!

Here We Are Nowhere — Exploring Belfast’s Burgeoning Beer Scene | Ewen Friers @pelliclemag.com www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/5/...

Following a successful launch over here, Beer Breaks in Britain is officially published in the United States today! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beer-brea...

Got mine today. Have you? @philmellows.bsky.social @katesimon.bsky.social

Micropub Adventures on the Farm Yard Brew Co bus tour: micropubadventures.co.uk/2025/05/03/0...

Your calendar says "busy." Your soul says "beer me." 22 festivals are pouring today. Rebel responsibly. 🍺 www.beerfestbuddy.com #BeerFestivals #CraftBeer #WorkShmerk #BrewSky #PintRebellion #CheersToThat #breweries #Beeraholic #beerlovers #beertalk #brewery #beeruk #BskyBeer #Beer #indiebeer

'Building the Perfect Run and Pub Combo' | Pubs on the Run: pubsontherun.substack.com/p/building-t...

Lunch hack: take 5, find a local brewery, start plotting your next pint.🍺 There are 897 breweries on the map—chances are, one’s practically winking at you. Find your flavour 👉 www.beerfestbuddy.com Support local. Sip with purpose. #DrinkLocal #CraftBeer #Brewery #IndieBeer #BrewSky #BskyBeer #BeerUK

Now in print @theipaper.com Weekend

Selecting your best beer destination is a bit like choosing your favourite child, but @philmellows.bsky.social steeled himself and made the decision for @theipaper.com - it's out in print tomorrow: inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

Who am I seeing tomorrow at @balancebrew.bsky.social then?

If you've ever hankered to make a call from THAT telephone box in Local Hero, you could be among the many film fans who are visiting the sets of their fave flicks, Kate Simon discovers. All the more tempting if it's a pub, adds @philmellows.bsky.social britishbeerbreaks.substack.com/p/the-locati...

TOMORROW!! As a warm up to pouring at Maidenhead Craft this weekend, we've got the inimitable Otherworld Brewing in the house for 9 more lines of outstanding beer from 7pm 🦑🍺 come say hi to Karan and quiz him on their more bonkers flavours!

🍻 Warning: Stepping outside today may cause sudden festival attendance. 🌞 It’s hotter than a freshly tapped keg — and 6 beer fests are pouring right now! 💦 Hydration level: hops-based. Find yours at www.beerfestbuddy.com #beerfestivals #craftbeer #beerUK #BrewSky #BskyBeer #indiebeer #beerlovers

National Walking Month kicks off tomorrow, and there's only one kind of place you'll want to walk to, right? So here's Hydes Brewery's recommendations from among its own pubs, via the Morning Advertiser: www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025...

Planning a trip for the May holidays? There’s a book for that…

With the @durationbeer.bsky.social Great Farmhouse Exploration hitting pubs and bars next weekend, @philmellows.bsky.social looks at farmhouse ales, Little Earth Fest and a special collaboration between @balancebrew.bsky.social and @pelliclemag.com britishbeerbreaks.substack.com/p/what-shoul...

Oi, beer lovers! 🍻 It’s a sunny Sunday — no better reason to get a few pints in. 10 beer fests on today, 55 more this week... your next beer is basically calling you. 👉 www.beerfestbuddy.com #CraftBeer #Beeraholic #BeerFestivals #BeerLovers #IndieBeer #BeerUK #BskyBeer #Beer #Beeraholic #beertalk

This week in @thetimes.com - sticking my neck out with 8 fantastic Norfolk pubs. Not being mauled too badly in the comments so far so at least they're good if not the best! One of my favourite counties for pubs, and not just cos I live here. www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...

Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival, Edinburgh, May 4, Cold Town House: grassmarketbeerfest.com

Bath is also a great place for a beer (day or night) we discovered in our research - there's a whole chapter on it in the book.

Weather’s a bit dreary so you’ll no doubt be spending your Easter listening to me rambling on about @beerbreaks.bsky.social for the @beerprimeuk.bsky.social podcast: www.beerprime.co.uk/episodes/epi...

Episode 110 of Beer Prime is now available! Have a listen to me chat with @philmellows.bsky.social co-author of @beerbreaks.bsky.social. 🎧 tinyurl.com/4d6buam3

🐰 The Easter Bunny called — he’s ditching eggs for IPAs. 65 Beer Festivals hopping off this weekend! 🍻 Track down your local brews at 👉 www.beerfestbuddy.com Because grown-ups deserve to hunt for hops, not plastic eggs. 🍺🐣 #BeerFestivals #CraftBeer #Beeraholic #BeerUK #BrewSky #BskyBeer #IndieBeer

Calling Bristol...

New newsletter for you, all about the tiles and tales of Butcher Brig: katiemather.substack.com/p/the-tale-o...

Easter's nearly here, and Kate Simon surveys the more surprising amusements available over the holiday weekend, from boats to bottle kicking and good old marbles. Pubs will be playing their part, and @philmellows.bsky.social adds a few more beer destinations, just to be on the safe side.

SCBF is back for 2025 Extra session added for Sunday this year Tickets on Sale ready and sell fast #BskyBeer

Nice interview by Paul with Beak Brewery’s Kat for @beerprimeuk.bsky.social - only spoiled by me butting in: www.beerprime.co.uk/episodes/epi...

SPRING HAS SPRUUUUUNG... We always do a shedload of events. Really trying to get better at putting them all out there for you guys!🤓 So here's a big fat list of the fun things we've (currently) got lined up. They're all FREE (apart from Comedy - but a bloody bargain at £7.50 a pop)!

We’re on a mission to map every beer festival in the UK! 🍻 This week alone, we’ve added 100 new festivals. Find your local festival & breweries at www.beerfestbuddy.com and raise a glass! 🍺🎉 #BeerFestivals #CraftBeer #BeerLovers #BeerUK #breweries #Beeraholic #beertalk #brewery #BskyBeer #Beer

"Some of our best museums are our pubs."

Our book is now in the shops and available to buy online here: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beer-brea...

Beer Tours UK June tour to Chester, North Wales, Liverpool and Shropshire: www.beertoursuk.com/post/june-to...

People of London (and people within London): Tomorrow we launch a new crushable session pale ‘Three Arms’, a sinkable 4%, laden with Nelson, Moteuka and Citra hops. First pours at the Sutton Arms, then to the Wenlock arms before culminating at The Kings Arms, hope to see you there..

With 20 Beer Festivals in the next 7 days, that’s your #weekendplans covered 🍻 Find your local beer festivals and breweries at www.beerfestbuddy.com #breweries #buylocal #BrewSky #Beeraholic #beerlovers #beertalk #beerfestivals #brewery #beeruk #craftbeer #BskyBeer #Beer #indiebeer #weekendvibes

Gun Brewery, East Sussex. An impressive taproom to visit. Cheers!

Birmingham venues to host @atticbrewco.bsky.social Big Beer Adventure for Indie Beer Week, April 14-20 | @britbeerwriters.bsky.social www.beerguild.co.uk/news/attics-...

Meticulously chosen pubs & taprooms in 30 UK locations with things to see & do. Well-researched, beautifully photographed, I sense there will be a second volume.

Seriously can’t wait for the US Craft Beer Showcase Tour this week! Four epic US craft breweries are coming over: Allagash, Magnify, Other Half and Hudson Valley pouring at The Rake, Ghost Whale, Beer Merchants and Cafe Beermoth. Come join, entry’s free! (Except GW)

Thanks to @boakandbailey.bsky.social for this one on the English borderland with Wales. chrisdyson55.blogspot.com/2025/03/two-...