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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Brewing IPAs like its 2014. Such a curious and unique hop and it's worked out well here, I think. Replaced the hot side Chinook and Columbus dry hop with Sorachi, keeping the Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic for balance.

Image is a mock up of a can of Elusive Brewing's Sorachi Trail beer.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

There you are, enjoying your DuoLingo lesson and feeling vaguely competent, then this guy appears. Fuck this guy. Nobody is ever ready for hard mode. Let us have our fun!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

We're having a clear out and I found my old Acer Aspire One Netbook - remember netbooks? Far too small to do much work on but looked pretty cool. Anyway, it powered on without a glitch. Windows 7 even awoke from sleep mode and was still showing and old work presentation! (pic nicked from eBay)

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Merry Christmas, one and all!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Hanging out in a bar in the CA Central Coast where the bartender keeps cancelling juke box selections to play more Paramore. Yes! (Long Island Iced Tea for effect)

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

MP @victoria-collins.bsky.social giving a powerful speech on the negative impact the addictive nature of social media can have on young people’s lives. @libdems.org.uk #LDConf

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

"Liquid Green – cutting through the myriad of new liquid hop aroma products" Just had new piece published in Brewers Journal on how we've used liquid hop products to drive up packaged yield. www.brewersjournal.info/liquid-green...

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Sunday eve batch cook of this lovely recipe done. Used 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp tumeric and 1 tsp cumin seeds as the spice based and substituted cream with coconut milk to keep it vegan. The kick came from 2 tsp of Angus & Oink Vindaloo Lip Tingler spice blend! www.bytheforkful.com/indian-butte...

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

The world’s best beer? Right now, on a grey Sunday in a cosy Belgian-style cafe accompanied by a bowl of nuclear hot Bitteballen it certainly is.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Looking forward to speaking at Die Heimbrau Convention in Romrod nr. Frankfurt this weekend. It's been a while since I've done battle with PowerPoint!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

What’s up with some dog owners thinking that picking up poop and hanging it on a tree in a plastic bag is better than just not picking it up?

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Example of how Beer Duty is changing for us as of February 1st on our biggest selling beer, at an output of ~60HLpa (1200HL total). Broadly, going down slightly for beer sold to the on trade (as this is discounted) and up slightly for beer sold to the off trade or retail.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Super happy with DOT this year. Presents nicely balanced between citrus and dank. Writing the book last year allowed me to pick some big brains and make a few minor tweaks, especially in terms of clarity of flavour. We consciously sat on this for 3 weeks before release to mellow.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

London pals, come down to The Kernel next Wednesday!

Sign showing an American highway sign with the words Destination IPA. Text below with event details for 29th January at Kernel Brewery.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Easter products are in at the cash and carry!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

It’s time. A Christmas Eve tradition of mine for the past 10 years or so is to open a bottle of St Bernardus Christmas, play festive songs and reflect on the year. This year has not been without its challenges but I’m ready to kick 2025 and everything it brings square in the plums. Merry Christmas!

Bottle of mentioned beer in front of an illuminated Christmas tree

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Looking forward to cracking this open later! #tradition

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

In all the chaos of our Xmas party last weekend, I forgot to post about having been presented with this!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Hopefully that’s enough to see us through to Christmas! 😀

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

A big mash today! First of six in a row 😄

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Listening to the recording of last night's BYO live chat with Vinnie Cilurzo who's talking about their commitment to quality and cold chain. If their sales reps see "old" Russian River beer on the shelves, they're authorised to use their company card to purchase it. Amazing commitment to freshness!

Screen grab of Russian River's Vinnie Cilurzo hosting an online Q&A with Brew Your Own magazine.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka remains a solid hop combo. A great example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts! Somewhat related, we just canned this :)

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

When you spot two of your children playing out late.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Wow! @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social Death By Christmas is no gimmick. Pure liquid chocolate with almost a grand marnier vibe. Decadent as fuck.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

There’s a circle I need to complete.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Getting high on my own supply at @theshirkersrest.bsky.social :) Cask is always in tip-top condition here and we’re very grateful that they serve our beer regularly!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

So much love for @thegreengoddesspub.bsky.social. Such a warm and welcoming space, considering it used to be a bank! Excited to see brewing start on site in the new year! Added bonus of seeing @raine-e-day.bsky.social behind the bar :)

Photo of a bar with fridges to the right

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Victorian Mild on at the goddess as chance would have :)

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Having saved burgers, it’s good to see that Gordon Ramsay has stepped in to save the humble pizza, which has become notoriously over-burdened by rules.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Starting a Saturday off right. Later, we London.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

In London enjoying the Christmas lights and smell of mulled wine. Covent Garden tipping towards mild chaos, despite appearances.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

We're canning this next week. A beer into which we inserted as much Simcoe as was financially viable atop a malt bill which resembles SNPA. Deep golden, bitter and piney as an entire forest of pine trees.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Rick and me packed 100 cases of Oregon Trail cans yesterday afternoon. After pre-orders and standing orders there are 29 cases left as I write, which means juggling the brew schedule again to brew more next week. This beer continues to blow my mind in terms of demand. It literally pays our bills! 🙏

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Back home after a shift at the tap room. Definitely need a day off tomorrow and this is easing me into it perfectly. Tasting particularly good this year!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Last night was spent at Double-Barrelled’s 6th birthday celebration. Fantastic vibes and, of course, incredible beers - especially Fallacy, their latest BA stout, which is being released in bottle soon.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Had this beauty for a couple of months now and it's just pure fun to drive, especially in sports mode. As I discovered last weekend though, you can't fit many kegs in the back!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

So we tried The Last Dab Xperience Pepper X hot sauce from YouTube’s Hot Ones. Holy hell that’s got a bite but also full of flavour. After a second dab my tongue went numb! 🔥🌶️🌶️🌶️

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

We packed this beer yesterday and it might just be our most fun one in ages. Close your eyes and it could be dark. Open them and you won't expect the chocolate and vanilla flavour. It's deliciously smooth. Should be online on Monday once we've finished our pack-a-thon!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Finally got to try this while in Manchester last weekend. It’s really complex, with a great depth of flavour (raisins, blackberries, caramel and liquorice). Very enjoyable!

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

A beautiful crisp autumnal day for a walk around West Green House Gardens near Hartley Wintney.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

First batch cook of the season is bastardised Bolognese. Onion, garlic, mushroom, mixed herbs, minced beef, tomato and a glug of red wine. Simmer for 3-4 hours. Add in some starchy pasta water before pouring over rigatoni cooked al dente. Parmesan to finish.

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

I suppose I'd best post something and enter this brave new world! Here's a pic from a recent trip to Townend Farm in Herefordshire, sampling some fresh Harlequin hops a few days before they were picked.

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