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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I found this is an Irish poetry collection for young people. First published in 1975. This is the 2000 edition. A lovely piece of verse I can relate to. Great to see the kids getting enticed into drinking culture...

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

My lady has joined me. Persuaded her to try a fruity one. Quite a feat given her dislike of beer. House blonde for me.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Local brew. Bitter and spicy. I took a tour of this brewery 21 years ago when I was last in Brughes.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As part of my miminally researched beer tour of Brughes I hoped to visit De Garre to try their house trippel which comes with free cheese, apparently. Unfortunately the owner has gone on holiday...

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A pit stop in Paris to visit Notre Dame back on her feet after restoration and another very fast train to Brussela we are now in Brughes. The beer selection is myriad, so opted for a classic.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Niw we're sucking le diesel

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This journey comes with complimentary cats.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Climbing the hill in Nice. Motivational signage in use.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Another pit stop. Have to stay hydrated. Local micro brewery bar. Selection of easy going blondes with the mandatory brassée available.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Some holiday reading. I hope the new Bond movies stay gritty. Bond's world is a dark place as Fleming portrays it in the novels.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Goose Island still stands up well to all the IPAs that have followed it. On draught in the south of France.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Same for me! Though the gravel is hard on them. Need a canopy.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Old man pint. My brother's dog, Old Man Frank, in the background.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Found one use for my surfeit of plums.Have a few others in mind. Jam, obviously. And just straight of the tree and in my belly.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Harley's ready for the sun. A Goldie has to stay cool somehow.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I've found my winner in the Italian lager niche. Offers more body and flavour than the others. Still on the easy going, light end of things but perfect for this sunny afternoon.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Plums are coming along nicely. Blueberries not so much but hopefully with some more sun things will improve.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Some stiff competition for Radler.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The times, they are indeed a

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Stephen insisted we all drink European lager.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Told you shouldn't have gone for the cask...

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Sinking a few beers with @stephenclinch.bsky.social in the Porterhouse while he's back in the country for a few weeks for tax purposes.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Nothing special but doing the trick

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My dog has a drink problem. (In truth she just wants the ice from the glass)

A golden retriever looking longingly at a glass of whiskey and ginger.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Nice dram for a quiet evening. Spicey cask strength. Needs a drop of water.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My dog has some personal space issues

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Not a pint of Guinness at Wetherspoons

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

New cuteness level unlocked. I present to you Apollo, my friend's Bernese mountain dog/golden retriever mix puppy. He'll definitely grow into that name.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

These 660ml bottles are quite satisfying. Big draft from the glass and then top that bad boy right back up again.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Seems there are some benefits to being up early for a my son's hurling match.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Leaping into the afternoon.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

I'm way ahead of you. Brooklyn Pulp Art is helping. Switch of venue though.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Turns out 'rouge' means cherries in Kwak speak. I anticipated a darker malt version of their classic. Not complaining. Bit at 8% abv it needs some respect.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Kwak's work around for the elimination of their wooden trug. Can't say I saw too many half litre capacity trugs, though.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Beer brewed in Laois. My first, I think. Haven't spared the hops. Plenty bitter and fruity.

Pint of The Old Mill at The Heritage Hotel, Co Loais

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

In my home town for a few days. Eventually tracked down this elusive brew. Perfect in the Surrey sun.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Drinking local in Villamoura. Has the edge over Super Bock but that's not saying much. At 34°C I'm just happy to be here.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Council on the case. Pretty quick too. Can't deny I was a little cynical about how long it would take for them to address it.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I can sadly report that recent reports of Dublin 1 being one of the dirtiest parts of the country are not exaggerated.

Extensive litter and general filth on Mounjoy Square, Dublin 1.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Love The Black Sheep's dog friendly policy. Never thought I'd be the bloke having a pint in a pub with my dog at my feet.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

It's messed up now. Too many mixed influences. But it works.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Not bad as bottle caps go

Cap of a bottle of Guinness West Indies Porter

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

More Irish influence this time.

Vinyl album cover of the Best of The Divine Comedy beside an O'Hara's glass full of Guinness West Indies Porter.

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Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I understand the science but still think it's witchcraft that a chunk of plastic can hold this kind of sound.

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