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Roger Protz

@rogerprotz.bsky.social
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Edited 24 editions of CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Founder British Guild of Beer Writers. Twice winner Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the Year. 20 plus books including Family Brewers of Britain. West Ham fan protzonbeer.co.uk

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 13h
A warm evening for mid-October in St Albans. Enjoying @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social Pretty Smart Creamy IPA. A luscious combo of fruity hops & rich malt, 6%. Just the job! Very refreshing. Cheers.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
512 Brewing Co Texas Pecan Porter aged in Whiskey barrels tasting the more sublime for tonight's Lincoln 0-6 West Ham. #COYI
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Good to see historic Elephant & Castle Amwell Herts so busy this Wednesday lunchtime. Closed in Jan due to high overheads, now refurbished & under Chase Inns. Ancient well from when the pub brewed its own beers.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Superb oak-aged beer from @newbelgium.bsky.social Colorado, aged in Four Roses charred oak Bourbon barrels. Complex palate, whiskey, oak & roasted grain. Happy Friday to all!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Excellent visit to @burningskybeer.bsky.social in rural Sussex yesterday to see owner Mark Tranter of Dark Star fame & baŕrel-ageing programme. Brewery thriving. Superb range of innovative beers. Brewer Rob depicted. #BskyBeer
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Beer of the Month for October An English Bitter from Siren Craft Brew protzonbeer.co.uk/beers/2026/1... @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Tough life of a Westie! #RescueDogDudley
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fuller's launch new edition of annual vintage ale protzonbeer.co.uk/features/202...
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Hunkering down for the last day of #Cricket season: #England v Sri Lanka. Wonderful array @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social to choose from inc. CBOB Breakfast Stout & Caribbean Chocolate Cupcake.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The demise of #CASKALE has been much exaggerated! Highly successful @stalbansbf.bsky.social & Cask Ale Week draw to a close. Keep on supporting pubs & Cask.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Launched today in the fine setting of Lord's Cricket Ground: Fuller's Vintage Ale 2026, one of the great events in the brewing calendar!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Brew ha ha!" My piece in latest Private Eye on Heineken & Carlsberg axing Cask breweries while Cask bouncies back. (Sadly no space for the triumphant return of Jennings.)
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fresh roasted small batch coffee from Georgia, "Aged in Oak Bourbon Whiskey Barrels". Roll on breakfast time!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Another shout out to generous American friend Rob for these barrel-aged specials. Also brought Bourbon aged Stouts for my Beers from the Wood tasting @stalbansbf.bsky.social tomorrow night. Cheers Rob 🍻
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Supping a special edition of an award-winning American classic: Hammerhead Speedway Stout, AleSmith Brewery, 13.46%! Bourbon barrel aged with the addition of coffee. Rich intense full-bodied brew. Cheers to all.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#RescueDogDudley loves getting brushed
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Superb Double Stout from Hook Norton, aged in oak 18 months, 8%. Packed with oak, vanilla, dark malt & hops. Sadly sold out but more oak-aged beers planned. Cheers!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Aubergines fresh from CrowdFarming. Ratatouille incoming!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Anspach & Hobday gearing up for their OktoberFest 26 October with 3 special Lagers inc a Rauchbier inspired by Bamberg. I've also cracked into a very fruity IPA. Happy Saturday!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Beer of the Month Jaipur IPA in 5 litre can, real draught beer protzonbeer.co.uk/beers/2026/0... @thornbridge.bsky.social @camraofficial.bsky.social
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Stunning beer & presentation Halve Maann brewery in Bruges. Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel 11% aged in wine & Bourbon barrels for a year. Researching of course. Bon weekend!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Hunting for local stockists of bottles @thornbridge.bsky.social Jaipur for a while. Little elephant from Jaipur finally united with his IPA, 5 litre mini cask! Cheers.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Colder & darker outside. Dudley's dug out his Christmas tree 🎄 #RescueDogDudley
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Globe Inn, Swanage, saved by 6 locals. Now thriving with excellent Cask range. Beautifully refurbished & #GBG listed. #SwanagePubs
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Fine pint of @timothytaylors.bsky.social Landlord at the Red Lion, 17C Grade II listed traditional inn, High Street, Swanage.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. One of the country's truly great pubs, in every edition of @CAMRA_Official #GBG! A fine pint of Moonlight from Hattie Brown's Swanage brewery. Cheers!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Sea, the Sea... #Swanage
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Many road closures after yesterday's fire. Ended up unexpectedly in a pub in the New Forest on the way to Dorset. Near to Ringwood but the Razorback now brewed in Burton!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Added (not me) some more bar towels inc. @batemansbrewery.bsky.social. Ready to proudly display at the seaside!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
@thornbridge.bsky.social just made an announcement: Jaipur Mini Casks are coming... The Jaipur elephant can't wait!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
On a rare cool evening, enjoying an American barrel-aged Whiskey Stout. Boulevard Brewing Co, Kansas City. 11.8%. Cheers!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Vital to keep cask beer cool in hot weather protzonbeer.co.uk/comments/202... @camraofficial.bsky.social
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
One time the valiant Bass campaigners asked to be tipped off for a single Bass sighting. Now alive & well round the corner. A young guy just carried 4 brimming pints to his friends.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Butter wouldn't melt, but I've now replaced 3 laptop screens because #RescueDogDudley gently moves them out of his way, small teeth puncturing the screen. My fault lesson learned!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
The news so alarming, consoling with barrel aged Stouts on the stronger side. Best wishes to all.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Dreaming of the beach hut lined promenade at Southwold in humid St Albans. But I have @adnamssouthwold.bsky.social Ghost Ship, a fine balance of spicy malt, tart fruit, bitter hops & North Sea breezes. Cheers to all!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Froggy faces in the pond but plants are drawing the water out
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Still exploring the expanding repertoire of oak-aged beers. Greene King Old Crafty Hen, Strong Ale, 6.5% Oaky& spicy.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Enjoying some great American beers without worrying about the football. Baŕrel-aged from Allagash, Maine & Founders, Michigan. Drinking to all American friends dreaming of a US beyond Trump.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Rich & smoky Imperial Stout was to have been my ale of allegiance to #ThreeLions. Not to be. Spain vs Argentina, I'll be ducking out of all Trump appearances & antics during Trophy presentation.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Tastiest tomatoes from CrowdFarming! #RegenerativeAgriculture #BeatTheSupplyChain
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Girding up for England vs France showdown with Five Points Best Bitter. Wonderfully hoppy ale from the brewery that runs the Pembury Tavern Hackney, famous for Porter & Pizza.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
They've got Messi. We've got Bellingham at the top of his form: Hey Jude, same again please! @adnamssouthwold.bsky.social "quintessentially English" Bitter, just the job! #WorldCup2026 #ThreeLions
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
@thornbridge.bsky.social Jaipur is a very fine drop! Hunted in vain in Hertfordshire & here it is in Bournemouth. Cheers to all!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
When in Dorset... a pint of Jurassic in top condition, cheers!
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
St Albans pubs rammed this pm. Let's hope England keep qualifying! Home now, looking forward to the match. England vs Norway. #WorldCup2026
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Good lunch at Elephant & Castle, Amwell, nestled deep in wooded Hertfordshire countryside. Excellent range of beers. Botham depicted in his pomp. Happily reopened by Chase Inns after closure earlier this year.
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
For tonight's USA vs Belgium, JE SUIS BELGE! ##WorldCup2026
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Confusion re which St Albans pubs are definitely open late. Therefore thanks @AnspachHobday.bsky.social. Enough beers for a lockin! Mexico v England #WorldCup2026 #ThreeLions
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
#RescueDogDudley #Westie keeping cool.
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