A fantastic evening at Black Lodge Brewery’s Pizza Palooza - some stunning pale cask and pizza to match.

I’m pretty sure being a Leicester fan has knocked a good 20 years off my life. Did it the hard way in recent weeks, but a great way to seal the title. Is it going to get any better next season? Highly unlikely.

Some Scandinavian baking this morning, ready for tonight’s Eurovision Song Contest. I did weigh up if removing seeds from 40 cardomom podsat 7.30 was really worth it, but can confirm it absolutely was.

A fantastic box from Chapter Brewing and Brewser, tinged with sadness. They’ve been integral in living and drinking in Merseyside: from takeovers at The Firkin, early pick ups at CatHop Beers and that celery sour. And Ten Lonely Seconds. And Le Petit Mort. Thank you.

Saturday is treat day.

Two cask hype beers, and absolutely worth the hype too. Verdant Brewing Co 🍻 - Lightbulb Thornbridge Brewery - Jaipur Noir Perfect kept and served by the faithful The Firkin beer wizards.

Another fantastic Manchestercraftbeerfestival: ✅ Great beer ✅ Great company ✅ No ill effects this morning North Brewing Co’s Shadow Boxer and Siren Craft Brew’s Death by CCC two of many highlights.

Quality bottle share with Nik and @feebrob this afternoon. Very difficult to pick a highlight! Top tier beers from Wander Beyond Brewing, Tartarus Beers, Pomona Island, Williams Bros. Brewing Co., Broaden & Build and Thornbridge Brewery.

This properly made me jump this morning! 😂 Thankfully, it was the Sky engineer (not Bill Bailey peering through the curtains…)

Fantastic trip back home to Three Hills Brewing in Thrapston. Hard to believe that I used to work here 15 years ago in a DVD rental shop - now it’s a thriving high street with an incredible brewery on its doorstep.

Maximo Park on top form once again last night in Manchester. I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve seen them live, but still as incredible as ever. Maximo Park Paul Smith

UP THE POPPIES

A little late to posting, but The Firkin now have a nitro tap. Repeat. A nitro tap. In Newton-le-Willows. Stuff dreams are made of.

After nearly three years out of action, I finally got round to brewing again! I should have a 6% Harlequin English IPA ready in the next few weeks. The new 12L Malt Miller kettle was excellent too. 100% recommend if you’re new/returning to brewing.

That is the best individual performance in a single session of snooker I have ever seen. Magical.

Perfect, niche reference

Cracking brew day. Thought I’d have a go at one of my favourite styles, the Irish extra stout. Should have something around 6.5% in a few weeks time. Thanks to Get 'er Brewed’s super speedy malt delivery and Malt Miller’s brilliant brew kettle. Super easy brew day.

Boddingtons Cream of Manchester “By’eck, it’s gorgeous”!!!