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David Desi Pubs Dason

@davidjesudason.bsky.social
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Michael Jackson Beer Writer of the Year (2023 and 2025). Beer book of the year Desi Pubs (2023). Journalist and Substacker: davidjesudason.substack.com

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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 12h
Message to my younger and sicker [sic] followers: the new Sleeper single is good
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 13h
Another mid fantasy football week results in a me hoping for a man I despise to do well. The beautiful game
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Thank you
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Just seen someone in Sports Direct smell a football like they’re buying a melon
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Boak & Bailey (Jess & Ray) @boakandbailey.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
GOOD MORNING! Here's our regular weekly round up of good writing about beer and pubs, with a vague theme around cask ale sales somehow being both disastrously down (boo!) and triumphantly up – yay! boakandbailey.com/2026/10/news...
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News, nuggets and longreads 10 October 2026: Queens of the Wild
Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got cask sales down, cask sales up, and tips on sipping.
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This writing lark's a wonderful hobby, y'know. I've got friends all over the world, all over the world . . . none in this country, but friends all over the world
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I enjoyed it as much as people have read it. It’s 100+ posts on Substack and it’s taken me that long to find out something just works. Mind you, I don’t think I’d have any audience if I did this post as my first one
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James @northamptonian.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Y’know the ‘life in the day of’ in the Sunday Times? This shows the full glamorous panorama of the freelance writer. All the glory and fame, and not about all the uncomfortable stuff. Dear me no.
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thanks, Lisa
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thanks, Adrian
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Adrian Tierney-Jones @atjbeer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is a cracker, in some parts reminiscent of Tony Hancock but above all an enchanting example of a great writer in his prime
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thanks for all your lovely messages
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Steve @steveuntilnextyear.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is an absolutely brilliant piece, really honest writing, the kind of thing that leaves you with a whole bunch of stuff to think about.
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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This from @davidjesudason.bsky.social is hilarious .
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If you’re reading this then I’ve failed
'When I walk into the pub, I realise it’s a bit of a shitshow'
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Total opposite
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Guess the pub
17:00 - 19:00 Play Your Cards Right
A new gameshow where everyone in the pub drinks for free but has to throw their debit card into a bucket. At the end of the session the card machine is lowered into the bucket using a fishing rod and whoever's card gets scanned pays for the lot.
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thanks, Steve!
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I also think the problem with streaming is the kids see it and also want to know what it is
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Think it’s too extreme
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
‘Why are you late, David?’ ‘Well I found myself enslaved by some rogue landlords, humiliated by three chocolatiers and on the run from the police after I broke into a zoo’ ‘Isn’t that the plot of Wonka?’ ‘Ok I’ve had eight DIPAs’
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Chris Gooch @chrisdg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
That’s going to sell fast. To me mostly
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
It’s not all doom and gloom
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
‘Why are you late, David?’ ‘Well I found myself infatuated with a woman who hated me and then I followed her to where she worked. I pretended I was chef to get some work and I clearly had no idea of consent, got found out and came home’ ‘Isn’t that the plot of Tony?’ ‘Ok I’ve had eight DIPAs’
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
People need cheering up so I’m posting something upbeat (and free) on Fridays from now on. You know the drill. RT/Like where poss davidjesudason.substack.com
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Episodes of My Pub Life & Desi Food Guide | David Jesudason | Substack
A weekly essay on desi and British pub culture (Fridays) and a weekly deep dive into desi food (Mondays). Click to read Episodes of My Pub Life & Desi Food Guide, by David Jesudason, a Substack public...
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
There’s a handy list on their website of beers to ignore www.carlsbergmarstons.co.uk/our-beers/
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Products « Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Let’s not forget the jumbo naan
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Today I have a great lunch
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 06/10/2026
Everyone: We should tax the banks. Banks: This would be a disaster! Also banks: We are all making so much money it wouldn't even materially affect us.
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
What I’m interested in is how many are there in London leaving their best lives without a fear of a hunt? Is London a safe haven for game? Actually, this could be a good article
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Massively!
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Now employed at Five Points, thankfully
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
That’s still impressive, right? Right?
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Happy to be corrected but I think I spotted a grouse in Lewisham
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Calm down, Stu. Mind you there’s plenty of tapestry for clean-up
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Look I get how this is naff but was the remit ‘make Angela Rayner low-key sexy’?
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
‘Angela, what DIPAs do you have on?’
The Tories’ ridiculous tapestry
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S @stfns01.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Not entirely sure I was ready for the scale of demolition at the Caley Brewery #Edinburgh
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
As a side issue to AF, I have to avoid high sugar drinks as I’m prone to diabetes. Usually the macro ones have zero sugar but craft ones (in general) or top fermented ones can be high. Erdinger Alkoholfrei has 18 grams of sugar per 500ml bottle
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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Hard agree here
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
On my way to the One Show film shoot. Decided to re-read this for the first time. The classic one-hit wonder. Whatever happened to the author?
Desi Pubs by David Jesudason
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thank you! Legend is high praise indeed
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TEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It’s not #TEFL, but our friends in the #IWW Brewery Workers Union get a shout out. Also, David is a legend. #SupportYourLocalPub #SupportTheWorkers
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
By accident
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Sean The Brewer @seanayling.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Reckon I've got a chance at this, lads....
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I’ve written here about how it’s important to mourn a lost favourite pub but also think of workers who lose their livelihoods wb.camra.org.uk/2026/09/24/w...
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What about the workers?
“You haven’t heard of this pub? Why would you?” A few years ago, a neighbour was telling me about her new job in a local bar a bus ride away. Despite...
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Just made myself a banked coffee
Overflowing froth
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 01/10/2026
If anyone is in touch with any of the local trans inclusive safe spaces orgs around the country can you reach out to them and ask if they would be willing to speak to me over the next day or so please. I have opened my DMs.
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I think the danger zone is now. Comfortable pub, plenty of time till my meeting but still an hour walk left
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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I’d forgotten the hell on earth Tower Bridge is with tourists with selfie sticks and a geezer playing bagpipes. So… I’m in Ye Three Lords having a London Lush pictured below
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