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Tim Hickford

@beerwithtim.bsky.social
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Beer Sommelier. British Guild of Beer Writers. Loving good beer & good pubs. Personal account all views my own. Working for Brewpoint. Same handle on Instagram. Blog www.beerwithtim.co.uk

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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Last night I hosted a guided beer tasting around @stalbansbf.bsky.social I’ve now published a blog that runs through how I planned the tasting and chose what beers to include. beerwithtim.co.uk/2026/09/24/s...
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Planning a guided tasting
Notes on how I planned a festival guided tasting for St Albans Beer Festival 2026
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Looking forward to hosting this guided tasting around @stalbansbf.bsky.social later this month.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I don’t really know Welwyn I’m afraid. It’s not my side of Herts. If you can travel outside of Welwyn then I believe there’s a great pub in nearby Hertford call the Old Cross Tavern.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Looking at Goodreads it appears to be the his third book about beer & history released this year 😑
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Thank you 🙏 added, new total 89!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Fourman Brewery has been added to the Indie Nitro Stout List bringing the current total to 88 entries. beerwithtim.co.uk/the-indie-ni...
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The Indie Nitro Stout List
A ongoing list of every nitro stout brewed by an independent brewery in the UK
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Just the one beer today, I’m not staying long.
The picture shows Tim in a pub holding an oversized pewter tankard. The tankard can hold one gallon of beer.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Really looking forward to running this session at @stalbansbf.bsky.social next month. The beer lineup is shaping up to be excellent.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Got a Gold Label tray today. Hooray.
An orange round tray, Gold Label Barley Wine written on a red and blue ribbon in a semi circle on it
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A couple of months ago I sat down with fellow @britbeerwriters.bsky.social member @lloydlug.bsky.social to record an episode of his Pubs of the Shire podcast. Talking about my beer journey, favourite pubs and when a dead pub isn’t a dead pub open.spotify.com/episode/6N2o...
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Pubs of the Shire · Episode
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
A new blogpost from me today on line cleaning, the services and products available to pubs to help reduce the frequency of line cleaning and my scepticism of their effectiveness beerwithtim.co.uk/2026/08/02/l...
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Line cleaning with snake oil?
It’s part and parcel of selling draught beer but many publicans want to do it less frequently. There are products available to achieve this, but are they worth the risk?
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
A new blogpost from me today on line cleaning, the services and products available to pubs to help reduce the frequency of line cleaning and my scepticism of their effectiveness beerwithtim.co.uk/2026/08/02/l...
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Line cleaning with snake oil?
It’s part and parcel of selling draught beer but many publicans want to do it less frequently. There are products available to achieve this, but are they worth the risk?
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
An update to the Indie Nitro Stout List this morning, adding in Little Brewing Co’s ‘Split the G’. Taking the total to 87 beerwithtim.co.uk/the-indie-ni...
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The Indie Nitro Stout List
A ongoing list of every nitro stout brewed by an independent brewery in the UK
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Completely agree, make West Coasts clear again!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
This is tragic.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
It’s raining in the Chilterns, finally!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
You can’t make a good cup of tea whilst wearing shades.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Some rambling thoughts on recipe changes, branding changes, and the temporary nature of enjoying a beer. beerwithtim.co.uk/2026/07/20/t...
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Trigger’s Broom
Some rambling thoughts on recipe changes, branding changes, and the temporary nature of enjoying a beer.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
😂 every shirt is a ramen shirt, it’s just do you want everyone else to know you eat ramen in it!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
My key take away from two days at LCBF is a lot of people choose to wear crisp white T-shirts to beer festivals. Some might say brave, I’d say naive
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Grim. You would think anyone can take one look at the Pellicle output and conclude you definitely don’t go for AI.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The Indie Nitro Stout listings now up to 80 entries. Stouts from Hexhamshire brewery, St Austells, Loch Lomond Shindigger and Electric bear added yesterday. Thanks to everyone who has had a look at the list so far.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Thank you 🍻 Prost!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
24 hours since publishing, The Indie Nitro Stout List has grown to 76 entries, with beers from Hobsons @blackisle.bsky.social @hadrianborder.bsky.social @ironpierbeer.bsky.social & Kirkstall now added.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I’ve never (knowingly) missed out Scotland! 😂
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
It’s on the list now, thank you 👍🍻 up to 76 entries.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I’ll investigate and add it on if it is indeed nitro. Thanks for the tip!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Awesome! Thank you. I was hoping some more would be recommended when I posted it. Will add in in shortly. Cheers 🍻
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
A lot more than there was five years ago though that’s for sure! Please do shout if you know of any notable omissions, I’d be happy to add them in.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
For the last 18 months I’ve been compiling a list on my phone of pub strength, flavouring free nitro-stouts brewed by independent UK breweries. I decided it’s about time I shared the list. You can now find it on my website. beerwithtim.co.uk/the-indie-ni...
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The Indie Nitro Stout List
A ongoing list of every nitro stout brewed by an independent brewery in the UK
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Can anyone confirm if @adnamssouthwold.bsky.social Blackshore Stout is available on Nitro in Adnams pubs please? I’m convinced I’ve seen it, but can’t find any record of it on nitro online?
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Good news! Thank you
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Who has bought the Elephant & castle Roger?
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
#saisonsunday is rapidly becoming a thing in our house. This hibiscus blended saison from @fyneales.bsky.social Origins Brewing was so good, I immediately ordered another six bottles.
A stemmed glass of red coloured beer, next to a green 375ml bottle. The bottle label says Origins Brewing x Inver Ìbisg. The glass and bottle are on a garden table, the background is foliage and a blue sky.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
By my count 27 kegs (though 4 were empty), 9 cask and 17 BiB ciders. Pretty insane for a pub in a provincial town!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Sorry just saw your handle and realised, by country, you probably meant Ireland.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The landlord of the Coach & Horses in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, told me last week he has 40 keg lines. I’m going there today, so will double count and report back 🫡
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Great to see you Jared. Catch up soon 🍻
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Brown Beard Jared @tringbrewery.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
A big weekend 🤩 Excited to accept 'Herts Beer of the Year' award tonight at the White Hart Tap in St Albans (ft. Tring tap takeover) Sunday - we'll feature in a Beer Ties panel at the Alban Arena with host @beerwithtim.bsky.social 🍺 Here's to CAMRA members weekend and its 'City of Ale' events 🙌
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Excited to be chairing a panel discussion on the beer tie & guest beer rights at @camraofficial.bsky.social members weekend next Sunday Joining me will be reps of Tring Brewery, Mad Squirrel Brewery and SIBA. I look forward to what will no doubt be a robust & engaging discussion!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Thursday night in Montpellier, every bar is packed, every terrace is full, I had steak, chips, salad for dinner with free bread and a pint and it came to €26. People are spending money! This is what the UK could have if we just gave hospitality a break from the endless tax and overhead pummelling!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
If you are using AI to create a zero effort, piss-yellow filter ,joke post for your socials, then you are the fool this April.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Just saw your in the States. I imagine it’s all much more prevalent over there. Though as I’ve never been I can’t really comment
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I don’t doubt the strength of your feeling. I am not really a fan myself, but their impact, good or bad, can’t be understated. I do think theyve reached the high water mark now and I definitely see a diversifying of the craft beer market again in my part of the country.
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
😂 the wonders of the wide world of beer and personal choice. You are definitely not alone in that opinion! Ironically I drink very little of them too (these days at least)
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Featuring mentions of @cloudwaterbrew.bsky.social @gipsyhillbrew.bsky.social @craftbeerchannel.bsky.social @northernmonk.bsky.social @adnamssouthwold.bsky.social & many more
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Next month marks 10 years since the release of Cloudwater DIPA V3, one of the first hazy hype beers, and Gipsy Hill’s Drifter, the first UK brewed New England IPA. I’ve written a post reflecting on 10 years of UK NEIPAs & the styles impact on British beer culture. beerwithtim.co.uk/2026/03/17/m...
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My Memory is Hazy
Reflections on a decade of British brewed New England IPAs “I genuinely believe that these kinds of beers are going to change the way that beer is made in the future and it’s going to bring a lot m…
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Thank you!
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Tim Hickford @beerwithtim.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
On my way back from a few days in France. A short blog post has emerged from an evening in Lille beerwithtim.co.uk/2026/03/12/c...
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Carbonade Flamande
I messaged Theo “Do you know anywhere good to eat near the pub?” “If you are down for proper Lille cuisine, seek out somewhere that serves Carbonade Flamande, it’s a local speciality. Meat cooked i…
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Pilot @pilotbeer.co.uk · 19/02/2026
Bit of a coup for us, we've landed the gig running the bar for Prince Andrew's 66th birthday party tonight. Right, better get the van loaded and head down to Windsor!
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