Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Does anyone know if Cains beers are being brewed under a new company? I've seen recent check-ins on Untapped at various Merseyside pubs in the past few weeks but cannot find any information about it online. #beer #ukbeer #cains 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 08/06/2026BEAT at Wolverhampton was great last night. First time in the city for me, and I loved it. Defo be back. I believe a certain Robert Fripp was spotted in the audience. 010
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Back at the studio today for some #candlemaking trials. I am trying to get back into the hobby after a couple of years off. My patience has not improved 😂 Trying my hand at a new pillar mould, and testing some plain wax melts at different temperatures to judge the difference in quality. #candles 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Some heavy hitters were sunk yesterday! #bskybeer #bskybeers #beer 031
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Some friends and I had our own mini Smokefest yesterday. We brewed a smoked Kölsch. Also, we tasted 3 versions of our home-brewed porter with different yeasts and adjuncts - a Lutra kveik, a Belgian abbey, and a parkin porter. Fascinating to see the difference between the three. #homebrewing #smoke 070
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 02/05/2026This mixed fermentation imperial stout, aged in rum and peated whisky barrels with raspberries, was absolutely stunning. I was concerned it might be too weird even for us, but it's a proper 10/10. 070
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Bank holiday weekend is upon us... I'm brewing a smoked lager tomorrow, there's a new Kneecap album out today, and I'm awaiting a barrel-aged delight of a delivery from @weebeershop.bsky.social. What's not to like! 110
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 29/04/2026I've received news today of a new Belgian pale ale using Ernest hops from @stfermentations.bsky.social. By sheer coincidence, this beer is next on my own brewing schedule! Looking forward to trying both side by side (though I fully expect the STF to be 10000% better than my own) 😁 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 26/04/2026UK brewers of Bluesky! I am seeking advice on pH measurement at a home brew level. Any suggestions on kit to buy? Pros and cons, things to look out for? #homebrewing #homebrew 212
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 25/04/2026I bet this will be a good read. While I still sorely miss The Phoenix, St Helens has some cracking pubs. #StHelens 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Do you remember Cains Fine Raisin Beer? It was resurrected by a now-defunct reincarnation of Cains a few years ago, using a new recipe as they didn't have access to the original. I brewed my own recipe 2 years ago which was not a faithful reproduction, so I plan to try again! Any thoughts/advice? 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Today I brewed 8L of a Belgian Jester pale ale. Looking to recreate Melwood Brewery's legendary 'Jester', I used Lalbrew Abbaye Ale yeast for the Belgian esters, and 100% Jester hops. Also, this was my first attempt at adjusting water. Looking forward to this one! #beer #homebrewing 090
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Oh, and the lazy, quick Voss English IPA turned out BANGING. 140
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 14/03/2026I brewed a robust porter this evening with a mate. We are splitting the batch and doing our own weird things to it, later to join back up for a surprise tasting. I'm going with Belgian Abbey yeast, whisky-soaked barrel chunks, and vanilla. It'll either succeed or fail fantastically. #homebrewing 040
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Voss English IPA has been kegged after 2 days. Hit FG after 24 hrs so I've kegged it warm with a dry hop for a day, after which it'll be chilled and carbed. If I can be drinking it for a big brew day planned on Friday, I'll be happy. Tastes great so far, very happy with the UK hops. #homebrewing 060
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 08/03/2026I had a cracking day at my first Wigan Beer Festival yesterday. It had the most interesting/daring selection of craft beers I've seen available at a beer fest, including some big, boozy, heavy hitters from Emperor's and my beloved Torrside. Will be back next year. 010
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 06/03/2026I brewed a 6 litre batch of English IPA. I am using Voss Kveik which isn't my favourite yeast, but I fancied a quick turnaround and a bit of orange to compliment the hops - Admiral, Challenger, First Gold and Mystic. Dry hopping with Admiral, Bramling Cross and Mystic. Yum. #homebrewing 070
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 27/02/2026I am going to watch BEAT in Wolverhampton in June! I'm absolutely made up with this; I honestly believed the London date was the only UK date they would play. It's only an hour and a half's drive away. Brill. www.thehallswolverhampton.co.uk/events/beat-...thehallswolverhampton.co.ukBEAT - Performing the music of 80s King CrimsonAdrian Belew – Steve Vai – Tony Levin – Danny Carey 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 28/01/2026...I should probably add that this was a no-chill brew, with the wort and yeast added to the fermenter today. No, I didn't boil for 18 hours (though I will try anything once). 140
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 28/01/2026My imperial coconut stout really is going to be imperial! I had my doubts... I hit my planned 8.5L into the fermenter and was only 1 point short on my OG with 1.100 - a big improvement on the previous attempt 4 years ago. Toasted coconut to be added during fermentation. #homebrewing #homebrew #beer 1111
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Imperial coconut stout on the way. #homebrew #homebrewing #beer 070
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Punctuating the first watch of my BEAT live Blu-ray with this fantastic wild stock ale from Little Earth Project. Both are ace. Would you believe I had to buy a Blu-ray player just to watch this, lol. Totally worth it. #BEAT #KingCrimson #beer 010
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 15/01/2026I recently cancelled Brewser due to the negative changes introduced in Brewser 2.0. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I received a customer survey this week, and then my disappointment that it makes zero mention of Brewser 2.0 and doesn't allow you to add any reasonable comments. Disappointed. 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 10/01/2026I think this is the third or fourth bottle of Old Red that I've bought from @weebeershop.bsky.social, and it honestly keeps getting better. A stunning oak barrel-aged, mixed-fermentation red ale. Great work as always from @stfermentations.bsky.social! #UKBeer 210
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 31/12/2025I have just found two cans of beer in the freezer that I put in to chill for half an hour.. two days ago. They're now slowly defrosting overnight in the back garden. I've not tried this before, it could be interesting... 010
Reposted by Rob@AdySaisons @adysaisons.bsky.social · 27/12/2025Then we had a 2016 & 2014 RIS, later was rested on Laphroiag soaked oak chips and was simply sublime, basically the best RIS I've ever drunk... 161
Reposted by RobSt Helens Star @sthelensstar.bsky.social · 27/12/2025Outcome of probe into demolition of cherished but derelict pub without permissiondlvr.itOutcome of probe into demolition of cherished but derelict pub without permissionA DECISION has been made to conclude an investigation into the demolition of a cherished but derelict village pub. 001
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 26/12/2025All hail the Battle Pug! Torrside are my favourite brewery - truly unique and a little bit mad. This beer is all peat, tar, and leather, in the best of ways. Cheers everyone 🍻 #ukbeer #beer 020
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 26/12/2025Homebrewers of Bluesky! Where should I be looking/joining on here for engagement and chats about homebrewing? I am finding Bluesky to be a bit of a desert, but hopefully I'm just not looking in the right places yet. Advice appreciated - thanks! #homebrew #homebrewing #beer #uk 111711
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Bottled the rye porter, which used Espe kveik yeast fermented at 28°C. Chocolate and coffee aroma, with a taste of chocolate and rye tang, with subtle floral hops. Dropped perfectly clear within a week without a cold crash! 6.2% ABV. Can't wait for this to be carbed up. #homebrewing #homebrew #beer 040
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 15/12/2025I got more sloe gin out of the vessel than expected... result! Started on the sloe port, using the gin-soaked sloes and some sugar. I will add some brandy to fortify it in several weeks' time. #homebrewing #homebrew #gin #port 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 06/12/20258.5 litres of rye porter into the fermenter. The wort smells fantastic. Hoping that the Espe #kveik yeast will do its thing at 25°C and give us a slightly fruity ale. Brewed using Admiral and Fuggles hops. Brewed with a good friend, over good beers; what more can you ask for? #homebrewing 020
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 29/11/2025After twelve months of being an adult getting in the way, I am back brewing, albeit on a smaller, more refined scale.. but I have a gas stove now! This is a Bramling Cross ESB, with rum & fig 'liqueur' and bourbon barrel chips added. Go weird or go home. #homebrewing #homebrew 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 17/11/2025I finally bottled a whopping 3 litres of barleywine which had been resting in a keg for 15 months. It tastes of toffee, hedgerow and booze. Hopefully the Lalvin EC-1118 yeast will carb up well. Life got in the way of doing this sooner, but I've really enjoyed this evening. #homebrewing #homebrew 020
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 05/11/2025@vennart666.bsky.social Hi Mike. Shame about the Walpurgis gig! Is it likely to be rescheduled? The last two were ace. 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Wyoming Sheep Ranch from Buxton is one of the few widely-available double IPAs that tastes like a true DIPA. An unbelievably accessible DIPA in a vast sea of overly-sweet double NEIPAs that fell into the wrong pool. It's fantastic. #beer #ukbeer 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Megadave has sold out! And I'm all for it. This is a solid orangey IPA with a moderate bitterness. I was not expecting it to be brewed by Black Sheep. Bought from Tesco. #beer 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 02/10/2025This Guinness has been hanging around in the fridge for months. Tonight it went into a lamb and radish stew. I've not used radish in a stew before, but it lends a nice sweetness and pairs well with the stout. 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 24/09/2025I honestly can't find the words to describe this #mead. I am shocked, impressed, and laughing my head off. Love it! www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewin... #homebrewingreddit.comFrom the Homebrewing community on Reddit: I Brewed a Mead Using 204 Chick-Fil-A Honey PacketsExplore this post and more from the Homebrewing community 010
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Finished the last bottle of my brown ale, which is nearly two years old. I wasn't convinced by this beer initially, but it's turned out good. Soft and malty, with good carbonation and a gentle hedgerow bitterness. #homebrew #homebrewing 030
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Really enjoyed this video of the Great British Pub Crawl visiting St Helens. The Cricketers and The Lamb are my personal favourites, so it was good to see these on here. Also, good to know that some ropey-looking bars are indeed ropey! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTbt... #StHelens #RealAleyoutube.comA Mega Pub Crawl Around St Helens (Saint Helens) (Sponsored By The Turks Head)YouTube video by The Great British Pub Crawl 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Looking forward to the @elusivebrewing.com box from Brewser this month. I love malt, hop and yeast trials, so this demonstration will really showcase the effect that different yeasts can have on the same base beer. 020
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Ironically enough, this Freeze pedal wasn't far off going on fire this evening! First time I've used it for a long time, it's one of my faves. Noticed my guitar signal was going weird... Touched the cable coming out of the pedal and it was red hot. Burnt my finger! 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 01/08/2025New Laura Groves EP released today! lauragroves.bandcamp.com/album/yeslauragroves.bandcamp.comYes, by Laura Groves4 track album 010
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Today sees the 30th anniversary reissue of Heatmiser's 'Mic City Sons'. The extra tracks are glorious; I am so happy to hear these rarities, including more unheard works of the late, great, Elliott Smith. What a lovely start to a Friday. #Heatmiser #ElliottSmith 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Speaking of my cycle trips... I've been desperately searching for wild hops for weeks now, given that nearly all of my travels are done next to a water source and hedgerows. Not a single sausage. #homebrew 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Nice cycle down the canal to Carr Mill dam this evening, which was pleasantly quiet. #StHelens #NewtonLeWillows 000
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 08/07/2025I suspect it will be a while before I get back into brewing, but when I do, copper coloured bottle caps will be my new thing. #homebrewing 020
Rob @feebrob.bsky.social · 04/07/2025I would honestly give anything for a new Rubberbandits tour! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVV9...youtube.comRubberbandits - Up the RA live in Dublin in the Academy 04.02.17.YouTube video by Katik 000
