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James Beeson

@beesononbooze.bsky.social
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Drinks editor at leading trade magazine The Grocer. Slice and sando enthusiast. Live music lover. Long-suffering Spurs fan.

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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Fruit lager is the future, but not if you're Northern Monk. Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/norther...
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Northern Monk founder warns craft beer against chasing fruit lager fad
Fruit lager has outperformed craft in the past year, but Northern Monk is not 'actively pursuing' the trend
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
New Black Sheep Brewery owner ‘not that far away’ from break-even. Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/new-bla...
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New Black Sheep Brewery owner ‘not that far away’ from break-even
The future of the Great British Drinks Company would revolve around a sustainable core focused around a smaller set of brands, its directors said
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Spurs' next manager will either be serenaded as a hero, or remembered as the man in charge of our first relegation for 50 years. No pressure, then. #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Pernod Ricard x Brown-Forman: would Jameson and Jack owners make good bedfellows? Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
thegrocer.co.uk
Pernod Ricard x Brown-Forman: Are Jameson and Jack good bedfellows?
Jack Daniel's and Jameson are two of the most iconic booze brands in the world. Soon they could share a common owner.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Scottish brewer #BrewDog owed over half a billion pounds in debt to creditors at the time of its sale to Tilray Brands, with an estimated £480m shortfall expected according to new adminstration documents. Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/brewdog...
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BrewDog had debts of over £500m before pre-pack sale
Unsecured creditors in the UK were owed nearly £400m and set to receive a payout of less than one pence in the pound
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I cannot believe what I witnessed from Archie Gray this evening. A simply sensational talent and a future Spurs captain. Sign a few more gems like him and we'll be absolutely golden. #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
St Patrick's Day: Murphy’s off-trade sales pass £10m as stout boom continues Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/st-patr...
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St Patrick’s Day: Murphy’s off-trade sales pass £10m as stout boom continues
Murphy's has been bought by over half a million shoppers since its relaunch last year, Worldpanel data shows
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
That feels like two points dropped. Why he's taken off Richy at the end there I will never know. Liverpool were there for the taking. #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Someone on my tube is eating tinned sardines in tomato sauce with their bare hands 🤢🤢🤢 What the actual fuck, London.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Tudor has to go for this. Unforgivable.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Can't wait for 70% of this Spurs team to fuck off and never pull on the shirt again. Good riddance to bad eggs. #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
"When BrewDog makes another mess, the rest of the industry is left to follow behind with the pooper scooper." My brill colleague Dene Mullen skewers BrewDog over the omnishambles of its sale to Tilray, and the resulting job losses. Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
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BrewDog sale is a s***show for staff as well as investors
BrewDog debacle has let down staff and investors, and smacks of corporate greed, mismanagement and heartlessness
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Following weeks of speculation, US-listed fmcg group Tilray Brands swooped for BrewDog in a £33m pre-pack administration So, who are the new owners, and what exactly do they want with a failing Scottish beer company?
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Who is BrewDog’s new owner Tilray Brands and can it revive the brewer’s fortunes?
Tilray has become a significant volume player in US craft beer, but buying BrewDog arguably represents its biggest play yet
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Who is BrewDog’s new owner Tilray Brands and can it revive the ailing brewer’s fortunes? My snap analysis of yesterday's seismic beer news (via @thegrocer.bsky.social). www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
thegrocer.co.uk
Who is BrewDog’s new owner Tilray Brands and can it revive the brewer’s fortunes?
Tilray has become a significant volume player in US craft beer, but buying BrewDog arguably represents its biggest play yet
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
He's got some nerve, you've got to give him that... www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/brewdog...
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BrewDog founder James Watt ‘heartbroken’ over job losses
Watt admitted that BrewDog had 'expanded too fast and diversified too broadly' under his leadership
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Who is BrewDog’s new owner Tilray Brands and can it revive the ailing brewer’s fortunes? My snap analysis of yesterday's seismic beer news (via @thegrocer.bsky.social). www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
thegrocer.co.uk
Who is BrewDog’s new owner Tilray Brands and can it revive the brewer’s fortunes?
Tilray has become a significant volume player in US craft beer, but buying BrewDog arguably represents its biggest play yet
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
So much will be said about all this in the coming days, but IMO the biggest takeaway is that James Watt and Martin Dickie each pocketed more than the price BrewDog was eventually sold for, while 500 hardworking staff are now out of a job & 220k equity punks don't get a dime. Absolute charlatans.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
BREAK: BrewDog sold to US pharmaceutical and cannabis giant Tilray for just £33m. Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/brewdog...
thegrocer.co.uk
BrewDog sold to US pharmaceutical and cannabis giant Tilray for just £33m
Separately, Tilray said it was also negotiating a deal to acquire certain BrewDog assets in the United States and Australia.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Hell is not hot enough for these monsters. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Another week, another piece of uninspired big beer "innovation"... Are global brewers actually capable of setting trends, or do they just sit around in endless meetings trying to find challenger brands to copy? www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/cruzcam...
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Cruzcampo gets ‘crisp and refreshing’ Sevilla Orange line extension
Heineken UK research showed two-thirds of shoppers were open to trying flavoured beer
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Desperately saddened by the scenes of violence and destruction in Guadalajara – a city I was fortunate enough to visit less than 12 months ago 😢
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Inside Brewgooder: 'the Ben & Jerry's of beer.' Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/interviews/b...
thegrocer.co.uk
Brewgooder: inside the ‘Ben & Jerry’s of beer’
Brewgooder's founders James Hughes and Alan Mahon on pandemic pivots, their Gaza support collaboration and going beyond craft
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
I was on @bbc5live.bsky.social's Wake Up to Money programme this morning chatting about all things #BrewDog. Segment starts at 32:39 and runs for around 15 minutes, should you be interested in listening back. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
bbc.co.uk
Wake Up to Money - For S-ale - BBC Sounds
Will Bain hears how thousands of investors risk losing their money if BrewDog is sold
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Carling Black Label: Can posh new lager help revive ailing beer brand? Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
thegrocer.co.uk
Carling Black Label: Can posh new lager help revive ailing beer brand?
Carling Black Label has gone posh, as the brand looks to make up ground lost to continental rivals
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
BrewDog fire sale: how did it come to this and where does it leave investors? Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
thegrocer.co.uk
BrewDog fire sale: how did it come to this?
Scottish beer business BrewDog has been put up for sale and could be split up following five years of consecutive losses
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Looking to chat to BrewDog investors today for a piece on The Grocer. Shoot me a message if that's you and you're happy to chat! #journorequest #BrewDog
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
As reported elsewhere, BrewDog has appointed advisors to run a rapid-fire sale. Not reported elsewhere - the sale likely to be conducted by an administrator, rather than on a solvent basis. Makes the chances of Equity Punks seeing any return close to nil, IMO. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/brewdog...
thegrocer.co.uk
BrewDog appoints advisors to run accelerated sale process
A quick-fire sale is likely to be executed by an administrator, rather than on a solvent basis, The Grocer understands.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Tottenham Hotspur, Sky Bet Championship winners 2026/27 🏆 #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The biggest mistake we could possibly make is thinking we are too big/good to go down. We are one of – if not the worst – side(s) in the division on current form. We have to cut and run on this calamitous clown before it's too late. #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
This manager will relegate us. He must be sacked before it's too late. #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
@thornbridge.bsky.social what's the latest on your pub in Fetter Lane? Is it still happening? Any news on an open date? Sincerely, one thirsty punter.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Keystone creditors owed some £15.3m prior to its pre-pack sale to Saltaire Brewing, new documents reveal. Details via @thegrocer.bsky.social 👇👇👇 www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/keyston...
thegrocer.co.uk
Keystone Brewing creditors owed £15m prior to pre-pack sale
Keystone was sold last month to Saltaire Brewing for £4.1m
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Still, we really did *try* and sign Semenyo. So that's something, I guess? #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
BREAKING: Keystone Brewing has been sold to Saltaire Brewery owner Paramount Retail Group for £4.5m. Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/keyston...
thegrocer.co.uk
Keystone Brewing sold to Saltaire Brewery owner Paramount Retail Group
It comes after Keystone filed notice of intent to appoint administrators last year
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Every time you think that you are out they pull you back in... #COYS
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 17/01/2026
The thing about Thomas Frank is: he needs to be immediately sacked.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Spurs again today. Feeling whatever the opposite of confident is, but soothing the pre-match jitters with the old man at one of East London's finest boozers 🍻
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
I don't know a single Spurs fan who still thinks this is going to work out. The football is abject, Frank is absolutely miles out of his depth and we need to cut our losses before the entire season is down the toilet.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
It's barely above freezing, it's my last day of holiday and there are so many things I would rather be doing than this today but... #COYS
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Why Guinness picked London for it's new Open Gate Brewery 🖤☘️ Via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
thegrocer.co.uk
Why Guinness picked London for its new Open Gate Brewery
Guinness' £73m Open Gate Brewery throws open its doors in Covent Garden today. But why has arguably Ireland's most famous export picked London for its latest brand home?
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Was fortunate enough to get a sneak peak inside London's newest microbrewery today 🔍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery London opens to the public this Thursday and I suspect it's going to be rather popular...
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Keystone business fundamentals "strong" insists CEO despite company being touted for sale by restructuring firm FRP Advisory. 🤔 🤔 🤔 www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/keyston...
thegrocer.co.uk
Keystone business fundamentals ‘strong’ insists CEO despite sale document leak
Keystone is operating at well below its 265,000hl annual capacity
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
“An NOI is not a protective measure,” a senior restructuring source told @thegrocer.bsky.social. “You only file an NOI where there is a settled intention to appoint an administrator. “Using it solely for protection from creditor action is an abuse of process.” www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/keyston...
thegrocer.co.uk
Keystone Brewing Group ‘still brewing’ despite administration fears
Keystone insisted it was still 'fighting for the future of great beer'
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
I see a certain B2B 'magazine' is going for speed over accuracy again. No wish to defend Keystone/Breal but publishing a story stating they have gone into administration when they haven't is poor journalism, potentially libellous and gives the rest of us working hard to establish facts a bad name.
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Breal bought a slew of unloved brands and then engaged in a damaging race to the bottom. This was the inevitable conclusion and the only surprise is that it has taken this long. My thoughts are with the blameless employees that will be affected by their failure. www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/breal-b...
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Breal-backed beer group Keystone Brewing on verge of administration
Keystone employs almost 200 people in the UK and owns two production sites in Yorkshire and Warwickshire
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Can Diageo’s new CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ repeat Tesco turnaround trick? My take on the day's biggest fmcg story via @thegrocer.bsky.social. www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
thegrocer.co.uk
Can Diageo’s new CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ repeat Tesco turnaround trick?
Dave Lewis brings a heavy-hitting reputation to the top job at Diageo. Can he fix the ailing drinks giant?
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/supplie...
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Suppliers challenge Westons’ assertion that perry is ‘dead’
Producers including Ross-on-Wye, Little Pomona and Oliver's have all pledged to support perry
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
For the avoidance of doubt, and because some people don't seem to be able to tell the difference between news and opinion, here's my own view on why Weston's is wrong to declare the death of #perry 🍐 www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
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What’s in a name? Why Westons ditched perry tag to win over younger cider drinkers
The Herefordshire cidermaker says nobody knows what the term 'perry' means. But should it not be its job to educate them?
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James Beeson @beesononbooze.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Hi @helenannesmith.bsky.social. Not really sure why I am getting it in the neck from you here for doing my job, asking Westons a question and reporting their response. Us publishing Westons words is not the same as us agreeing with them. Low hanging fruit to slate journalists though I guess...
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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Westons' statement that "perry is dead" dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) argues that education, not erasure, is essential. With reference to @beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
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Editorial: Perry Is Not Dead.
Westons’ statement that “perry is dead” dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry argues that education, not erasure, is essential.
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