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melonisevil.bsky.social

@melonisevil.bsky.social
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Life Science business development & technical support over many years. PhD in Virology from Leeds University. Lover of beer, cider & whisky. My views are my own

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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Autumnal afterglow over Gildersome cricket pitch
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Given we are in October in Northern England, it is surprising how butterflies are around. This Small Copper was enjoying Autumn's rays
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
No cheating. Share the last photo of the sky from your camera roll
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Cider Chronicle. Tart apple bouquet. This is a real farmhouse style cider, but too dry nor tannic astringent as often evinced with scrumpy base. Quite a thick body for a clear #cider. Some may recognise the name...I have a form of an association Tone Vale by Loader's Farmhouse Cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Cider Chronicle. Wafts of roast apple & the classic farmhouse funk. An initial swish of sharpness with a tinkle on the tongue dissipates into a gentle roast apple with a soft dry linger. A decent keeve #cider which is really well priced for this style! Yarly Keeve SV from Loader's Farmhouse Cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Cider Chronicle. Bracing dryness without being astringent Sour on the nose with hints of fruit. A reasonable dry #cider. Could do with more fruit. Dry cider from @rawlinscider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Rum Rumours. Brown sugar with hints of orange peel & banana. Mixed here with Fever-Tree ginger ale proffers a botanic melange. A classy #rum Signature rum by Two Drifters Distillery
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Beerbook. Smooth with a citrus zing. More of an ice than a #beer. That said an outstandingly pleasant summer drink Lemon Iced Tea Table Sour by Vault City Brewing
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Unfiltered and unfined, the M&S trouble cloudy rose is naturally cloudy and still.
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Cider Chronicle. Tangy on the nose. Rich flavour with high smooth texturex tannic that is no astringent. Slight smoke, touch of marmalade on the palate. Reminds me of red wine on the taste & an amber ale on the eye. Oliver's Cider and Perry Ltd. Gold Rush Anniversary #10 #cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Went for a walk from my hotel & came across @thejohn_barleycorn. Don't see many thatched roof pubs these days
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Cider Chronicle. Dry & mildly tannic. Almost a scrumpy #cider. Unexpected & decent. Stranger Things style artwork. Wrath by Ascension Cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Cider Chronicle. Soft peach bouquet. A crisp, relatively tart cider entwines with peach sweetness ending in a mildly dry finish. Pleasant Peach & apple #cider cider by Cornish Orchards
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Cider Chronicle. No real #cider taste. Citrus & some pineapple. Shimmy by Ascension Cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
#TheHollies, Meanwood Valley Trail. Rumoured to be the inspiration of #Tolkein's forests of Middle Earth as he lived nearby
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
@goldenacrepark
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Beerbook. A crisp, pleasant lager. Touch of malt & quite hoppy. Ideal as the sun sets here in Leeds. Inimitable artwork from the legend @BurleyBanksey Dirty #leeds by @kirkstall brewery
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Circled by lapwings, seraneded by a skylark, strafed by housemartins, a gentle sea laps at an archipelago of frothy hawthorns & shrouds a host of coneys
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Cider Chronicle. Another more like a fruit juice than #cider cider. Slivers of citrus in an apple & grape juice. Unless you think by Ascension Cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Cider Chronicle. Crisp & clean with a tart apple finish. Very good this. Dessert #cider by Thornborough Cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Cider Chronicle. Fruity & mild almost a fruit juice blend. The cherry emerges softly in the final savour. No discernible lime. Electric Messiah #cider by Ascension Cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
How you can tailor scientific figures to suit different audiences? Fujii, R. How to design effective scientific figures. Nat Hum Behav (2026). #science #presentation #nature
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Deepening shades over Gildersome Cricket pitch. The bats are on the wing
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Cider Chronicle. Mild fruit bouquet & savour. Crisp, light with an acidic finish. Mild dryness. Reasonable Summer Breeze #cider by @whinhillnorfolkcider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Tulips @farmercopleys
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
#Calder & Hebble Navigation from Elland to Sowerby Bridge. Followed by @whitbygin Coastal Curiosities blood orange with cocoa nibs #Gin & Tonic
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Cider Chronicle. Barely discernible bouquet. Well bodied fruit with a mild oaky bitterness that resides into a mild apple tartness. Refreshing & clean. A decent cider for warm days Burrowhill #cider by Somerset Cider Brandy
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Cider Chronicle. Mildly cider vinegar bouquet. There is a burst of dry fruitiness with sone tannin that radiates into the nose and dissipates slowly with a touch of #cider vinegar. Quute a deep texture. A curious proper farmhouse style cider. Lyne Down Organics
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
April Glow. East View, Gildersome
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Beerbook. Soft bouquet. Initial citrus & pine whack which dissipates to a pleasant hop lull. Let Me Be Your Galaxy by SALT Beer Factory
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Beerbook. Fruity with a soft hoppy finish. Quite light texture. Pleasant session golden #ale. #beer Potholer by Cheddar Ales
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
#knaresborough
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Cider Chronicle. Farmyard funk on the nose. Thankfully, on the palate, this is an easy going, smooth cider layering soft apple tannin with blackberry sweetness. Refreshing & fruity. Devon Blush by @southhamsdrinks
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Cider Chronicle. Farmyard funk on the nose. Thankfully, this a smooth cider. Pleasant tannin layers with blackberry mulling a pleasant fruit melange. Refreshing. Devon Blush by @southhamsdrinks
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
#mytholmroyd, #hebdenbridge & #heptonstall
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Cider Chronicle. Soft floral bouquet. Crisp fruit that develops into a pleasant tannin melange with honey notes. #cider Perry by Sandford Orchards
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Yorkshire Sculpture Park @yspsculpture.bsky.social
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Kir Yorkshire. Prosecco with forced rhubarb liqueur from #Rhucello
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
#newmillerdam
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Cider Chronicle. Reasonable body, a bit sweet, pleasant fizz & a good body. Not huge on the fruit. Pleasant enough Cornish Gold #cider by @healeyscyderco
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Cider Chronicle. Watery. Orchard vintage #cider by Aldi UK
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Cider Chronicle. A delughtful trio of intertwining flavours. Soft rhubarb fruit, crisp apple & a pleasant sweetness. #cider Rhubarb cider by Tenby Brewing Co.
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
#scapegoat hill
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Beerbook. Soft rhubarb aroma belies the crisp & very tart rhubarb assault that hits the palate & resides. A bit too tart for my taste. #beer Rhu-Bar-Beer by Yorkshire Heart Vineyard & Brewery
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Gin Journal. Pleasant bouquet of a classic gin with swirls of blood orange. Smooth on the palate, soft juniper melange with blood orange. There is a warmth that builds along with some depth in the timbre from the cacao. A masterful #gin Coastal Curiosity- Blood Orange & Cacao by Whitby Distillery
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Cider Chronicle. Lovely melange of apple & rhubarb fruitiness. A hint of sweetness balanced with tartness. Barbwire by Gwatkin Cider #cider
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Spring? @nostellpriory
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Beerbook. Soft citrus on the nose. Pleasant citus with a touch of piney bitterness that dissipates. There is a curious creamines which makes this very easy to drink. This would be a decent beer for an afternoon session in the spring. Beyond by NORTHERN MONK #beer
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melonisevil.bsky.social @melonisevil.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Cider Chronicle. This really tastes of rhubarb. The #cider is the medium that enables the rhubarb"s fruity flavour & touch of tartness. Medium sweet. Picked this up at #Rhubarbfest. Worth looking out for. @HornseaOrchard
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