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John Porter

@pieandapint.bsky.social
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Freelance journalist, PR and beer sommelier. Sci-Fi and comics geek. All views subject to change after another pint. www.apieandapint.com

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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Sadly they were out of the lager. Still. Never mind.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Except the ones that cook and eat kids
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Tried the new Timothy Taylor Blonde the other day @ the London Craft Beer Festival. Definitely hit the spot on a warm day.
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Tamoor Hussain @tamoorh.com · 03/07/2026
Incredible moment where Fox News puts up a graphic with all the reasons it opposes the DSA and why people should be afraid of them
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Thanks. I’ve already had some top banter with the bar staff,
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Interesting question, and one with a somewhat complex response.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
New look for Hall & Woodhouse popular Outland beers. They include West Coast IPA, Tropical Pale Ale, New England IPA & Roca Tierra, Spanish-style lager that's "as Dorset as a beach hut in a hailstorm". Just the job for coming heatwave! @pieandapint.bsky.social
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Whatever the challenges facing cask ale, and they are many, it’s hard to see the old argument that it just can’t command a premium price standing up. Not in bloody London, anyway.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
It all feels a bit close to home, doesn’t it? Very sad news.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I think you’re right. Losing smokers was a blow to some pubs at the time, but the world has moved on
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
And you see the same thing in public policy today. However good the reasons for putting up the minimum wage or increasing employer, politicians can’t bring themselves to acknowledge that it also causes problems for businesses at the point of delivery.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I was working on The Publican at the time of the England ban. The challenge wasn’t that there weren’t sound public health arguments for the ban, it was the government refused 100% to acknowledge that it would cause problems for pubs. And it did, the ban did close pubs.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Oooh. Very nice.
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shielporter.bsky.social @shielporter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
LionHeart launch to kickstart cask ale market www.shielporter.com/press_releas...
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Thanks to Warren White not just for taking the time to talk to me about Bass, but also for navigating us through the labyrinthine corporate approval process that kept his colleagues on-side whilst enabling me to retain my fig-leaf of journalistic independence.
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Phil Mellows @philmellows.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Here's @pieandapint.bsky.social for the Morning Advertiser on the remarkable revival of draught Bass (suddenly the fastest growing cask ale) including, as far as I know, the first interview about it with brand owner AB-Inbev: www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
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FEATURE: All about that Bass
Bass cask ale is enjoying renewed support, rising sales and fresh interest from loyal fans, younger drinkers and pubs as the brand makes a strong comeback.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
A sign of the times, but very sad. Hopefully the beers will continue at their current quality, but all good wishes and sympathy to everyone losing their livelihood.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Is it…is it different to Carling?
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Phil Mellows @philmellows.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
'Beer bounceback: Why classic pints are back on the bar' | @pieandapint.bsky.social for the Caterer: www.thecaterer.com/products--eq...
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Beer bounceback: Why classic pints are back on the bar
Brands such as Guinness, Boddingtons and Kestrel are upping the nostalgia factor while being grounded in trustworthy heritage
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Cheers!
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Congrats both
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Santa's making his list, he's checking it twice. Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, you can blag yourself, or someone else, a signed copy of Beer Breaks in Britain from @philmellows.bsky.social at an exclusive price.
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shielporter.bsky.social @shielporter.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Struggling to think of a Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for, beer and travel loving friend or relative? Our friend @philmellows.bsky.social still has a few copies of runaway best seller Beer Breaks in Britain stashed away. Act now to avoid disappointment www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beer-brea...
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Beer Breaks in Britain
Combine your thirst for great British travel and good quality beer with this refreshing guide to 30 of Britain's best beer scenes. With a foreword by Marverine…
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
"We have Darth Vader..." Those new Trump appointees in full.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Pint of Bass in the Argyll Arms at Oxford Circus. Ok, but flat as a pancake
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
It feels to me like the reforms are likely to require pubs to compete even harder for the available custom on Friday and Saturday evenings, when what the trade desperately needs is a business model that puts bums on seats on a wet Tuesday.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
I'm old enough to have been writing about the pub trade through the Beer Orders, the 2003 Licensing Act reforms, the smoking ban in 2007 - I hope this gives the trade the boost it desperately needs, but the phrase "unintended consequences" keeps echoing www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Cheers to Change: Red Tape Review Could Bring More Food, Music and Fun to Your Local
The Government is launching a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars and local events and we want to hear from the people who know best: landlords...
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
It's well worth firing up BBC iPlayer and listening to the last five minutes of Today on Radio 4, just to hear a very serious French author promoting his new book on the origins of the universe and discuss "the beeg bong".
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
I had to fight a neighbour for them
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Well now. I’ve had worse things arrive in the post.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
River Ryman was one of the good ones. Much missed
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
A beautifully crafted hymn of praise for a beautifully crafted beer from @atjbeer.bsky.social in @pelliclemag.com www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...
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A Scanner Dreckly — The Life and Legacy of St. Austell Proper Job IPA — Pellicle
It is a sedate summer’s afternoon in the bar of The Globe in Topsham, five miles outside Exeter. Wimbledon is on the big screen, with the sound turned down, and there are five other customers inside. ...
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
As #CaskAleWeek gently subsides towards its conclusion, here’s today’s lunchtime choice
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
So when #Fullers launched Griffin Gold, there was debate about whether it was Chiswick under new branding. My Fullers advent calendar contains a bottle of each, both 3.4% ABV. I feel a head to head tasting blog post is in order. Stay tuned. You’ll be sorry you asked.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Boxing Day?
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
My big take out from the interview with Lisa Nandy that just took place on Today on Radio 4 about ID cards, is that 'silver bullet' is one of the most misused terms around. A silver bullet kills werewolves, or bandits if you're the Lone Ranger. It's a magic bullet Lisa hasn't got, not a silver one
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Well, well. It feels a bit early, but thanks and Merry Christmas #Fullers #Asahiuk
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shielporter.bsky.social @shielporter.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
International coverage for #CaskAleWeek - Gen Z is saving cask ale in the U.K. www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/gen...
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Gen Z is saving cask ale in the U.K.
A new U.K. survey shows 25% of Gen Z beer drinkers regularly order cask ale—up 50% in a year. Are younger drinkers just waiting for a reason to go out?
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Misery Beer Co in the Ardennes, entirely on the basis that they’ve launched a beer called John Porter
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Thanks, I felt my attempt was marginally preferable to “**** knows”.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
In a prime media slot for coverage of #CaskAleWeek 2025, I was on BBC Radio 5 with Laura McGhie on Sunday morning to talk about Britain's signature beer style. For the few unfortunate souls who didn't hear it, you can find it on BBC Sounds at around 3h7m in. Cheers! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Laura McGhie - 21/09/2025 - BBC Sounds
Laura McGhie with your calls and features through the night.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Raising a glass to #CaskAleWeek 2025 in The Hope, Carshalton. Pint of @elusivebrewing.com Hustle followed by a cheeky half of @downlandsbrewery.bsky.social Best. Cheers!
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The M&S beer aisle is looking a bit neglected. Range revamp on the way?
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Jayz. Faith and begorra.
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Cheers, mines a pint of Pete Brown Ale
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
So, is having a face like a slapped arse a requirement of defecting to Reform? Or merely a lifestyle choice?
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
After which you may need a spin doctor
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Blimey, that escalated quickly
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The phrase "strange bedfellows" springs to mind
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John Porter @pieandapint.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
You're welcome
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