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@editorcamra.bsky.social
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Erstwhile editor of Out Inn Cheshire magazine. Dedicated to supporting pubs and independent brewers in and near Cheshire.

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 14h
#GoodBeerGuide2027 54th edition, amazing achievement on the part of @camraofficial.bsky.social volunteers. Comprehensive choice of #pubs serving tip-top #CaskAle & 1,500 breweries. Fine cover, foreword by Ian Rankin & editing by Emma Haines.
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It had to happen, fancy a pint of Devon Red at £3.70 @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social
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Phil Mellows @philmellows.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Cask ales from China and Ukraine to feature at Spoons' October beer festival | @britbeerwriters.bsky.social www.beerguild.co.uk/news/wethers...
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Wetherspoon to host beer festival including five international beers
A range of up to 30 cask ales, including five from international brewers, will be available at Wetherspoon pubs during a 12-day beer festival.The pubs will host the festival from Wednesday 7 to Sunday...
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A welcome return of the Bass and some Devon cider @beersinchester.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I think a mild is the choice for today, don’t forget it’s £4 cask and keg cider @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social
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Lars Marius Garshol @larsga.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
My new book is finally out! A short, readable overall history of beer tracing the long lines in the development of beer. Seeing history like that inevitably brings out an overlooked side of the history of beer: beer as a source of massive power. Please repost! www.garshol.priv.no/download/pow...
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The Power of Beer
Personal site of Lars Marius Garshol.
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Saturday starting lineup @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social 
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K M Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's nearly cask ale week (starts 17th Sept) so..
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Beer Today @beertoday.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Here we go — Cask Ale Week is here, giving us a chance to celebrate our national drink and also, of course, try a few pints of the glorious nectar! beertoday.co.uk/2025/09/18/c... #beer #beernews #ale #caskale #caskbeer
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Cask Ale Week 2025 gets under way today - Beer Today
Here we go — Cask Ale Week is here, giving us a chance to celebrate our national drink and also, of course, try a few pints of the glorious nectar!
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K M Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Its almost Cask Ale Week so @thornbridge.bsky.social Jaipur to mark it
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Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Happy Cask Ale Week, casketeers!
A tasty pint of London Pride at the Eden Park Tavern in deepest SE London (£5.05).
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
25 years of serving Beer, and this is what’s on today. @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social 
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Sarah,(kankles) has returned from Holiday and will be hosting the quiz tonight, if you’d like to join please ring (01244) 324065, and some beer. @beersinchester.bsky.social @realalecyclist.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social 
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Return of the Bass, thank you to everybody who attended the quiz last night over £40 raised, and thank you for Emma who hosted it. Yes, it is Thursday, and yes, we are open at four @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Keg cider or cask ale all at £4 a pint today @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Fresh on today, and we will be back open on Thursdays @beersinchester.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social 
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It’s Tuesday and the last day to get your cask ale or keg cider at £4 a pint @beersinchester.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @stephenslack.bsky.social @zuspus.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
It’s Sunday thing again, £4 a pint on real ales and keg cider, a new cider will be arriving shortly, (what’s brown and sticky) @redjumpermartin.bsky.social @beersinchester.bsky.social @stephenslack.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social
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The Mill @manchestermill.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🚨 Business rates for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues are being cut by 20%. 🍺 Our food and drinks correspondent Matthew Curtis explores what Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ means for the PM’s beloved boozers. manchestermill.co.uk/what-does-an...
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What Does Andy Burnham’s VAT cut mean for its pubs?
Business rates for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues are being cut by 20%. How will that affect the PM's beloved boozers?
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BeersInChester @beersinchester.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I really wish more pubs/bars in @shitchester.bsky.social used BlueSky - I would drop X in a flash.
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Charity quiz tonight, if you’d like to book a table please ring (01244) 324065, some beers that are on and some that will be on soon. @beersinchester.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @stephenslack.bsky.social 
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
It’s Sunday, we open at four and it’s £4 a pint on real ales and keg cider @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
It’s 2 o’clock. And time to try a dog. and don’t forget it’s a football free zone. @beersinchester.bsky.social @realalecyclist.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social 
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I few that are in the queue, one that is on, and we have some from Mobberly and shindigger and also a draught bass on its way @beersinchester.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social
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What's Brewing @whatsbrewing.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Following the announcement yesterday that the government is to introduce stronger planning protections for pubs, CAMRA chairman Ash Corbett-Collins said it was a big win for the Campaign. 🔗Link in comments.👇
Ash Corbett-Collins wearing a black zip up fleece with Big Ben in the background
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editorcamra @editorcamra.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Sounds like another step in the right direction.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Bluesky down for hours just when there's important #pubnews. The tightening of planning rules to limit the conversion of to other uses will save many pubs. "Pubs are vital community hubs" Angela Rayner
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Real Ale Cyclist @realalecyclist.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Best beer garden around at the Harp in Neston. Great beers too
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editorcamra @editorcamra.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Nope. Angel in Manchester.
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editorcamra @editorcamra.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Who says pub food has to be boring? Can you guess where this is?
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We are looking for a new member of staff for a couple of shifts a week, if you’re interested please email to j_summerhill@sky.com or just drop off a CV, Bar experience preferred @beersinchester.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Unfortunately, we will have to shut on Thursdays as financially it’s not worth opening, hopefully this will change in the future. Thanks for your support. @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @zuspus.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social 
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Over £60 raised at the quiz last night, a massive thank you to Sarah and all who attended. @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social 
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What's Brewing @whatsbrewing.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Following the three-year anniversary of the fire and complete destruction of the Crooked House in Himley, @rogerprotz.bsky.social writes about the the iconic wonky pub and its legacy, including a new film made by campaigners. 🔗Link in comments.👇
A pile of rubble with people walking across it.
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Sunday Monday (today) and Tuesday all at £4 a pint on these real ales and keg ciders @beersinchester.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social 
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Not the cats’s favourite @realalecyclist.bsky.social @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social 
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
It’s that time of the week, thank you to Sarah who hosted the quiz last night and everybody who attended over £40 raised for our local charity @beersinchester.bsky.social @stephenslack.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social
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editorcamra @editorcamra.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
15th August; Macc Party Beer Trail 7 venues pairing with a guest brewer for a one day tap takeover. From noon, pick up a stamp card at any venue; completed cards can win prizes. www.brewersjournal.info/macclesfield...
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Macclesfield Party Beer Trail coming this August – The Brewers Journal
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Victoria Wells aka Professor Pub 🍻 @professorpub.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Can Andy Burnham save Britain's pubs? - interesting blog from SARG - sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/blog/can-and...
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Can Andy Burnham save Britain’s pubs? - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
In this blog post, Colin Angus examines Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed business rate cuts for pubs, clubs and live music venues. He explores how long-term drinking trends and off-trade pricing...
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
£4 a pint Sunday, what could go wrong? @beersinchester.bsky.social 
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Boak & Bailey (Jess & Ray) @boakandbailey.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
BLOG POST: We don't hesitate to declare the revived Crown Inn in Stockport one of the country's great pubs. boakandbailey.com/2026/07/the-...
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The Crown Inn, Stockport, feels just right | Boak & Bailey Beer Blog
You know The Crown Inn: it’s the gorgeous Victorian pub beneath the wonder of the world that is the Stockport viaduct.
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
A welcome return of the Bass, and an updated chalk board @beersinchester.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/07/2026
‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
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‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
Landlords say high costs of running hospitality business outweigh potential savings of business rates discount
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editorcamra @editorcamra.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Music for Airports - Brian Eno.
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Boak & Bailey (Jess & Ray) @boakandbailey.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
BLOG POST: When it gets warm we want to drink Witbier, it turns out. boakandbailey.com/2026/07/what...
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What is the correct beer for hot weather and why is it Witbier?
Because Belgian or Belgian-style Witbier has become such a minority style these days we forget just how good it is in hot weather.
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Matthew Curtis @totalcurtis.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I wrote this column a couple of weeks ago (before AB was confirmed as PM) but my main point still stands: Would a VAT cut be as positive for small indies in the long run as it is for the industry's largest operators? I don't think so...
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
All £4 a pint and a new addition, plus keg cider @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
First for us @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
These will be on soon, and Kyler has a new chalk pen @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @johnbagatelle.bsky.social
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Olde Cottage @oldecottage.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Well, that didn’t last long, I’ve taken the extra TV down and it won’t be going back up, another excellent beer from Merlin fresh on today @beersinchester.bsky.social @editorcamra.bsky.social @redjumpermartin.bsky.social
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