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Lisa Dotzauer. Drinks Writer & Judge. Cider Advocate. Wine & Spirits Enthusiast. Stout and Porter Girl.

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Black and white image of a hotel room window , the morning sun shining though the curtains

Black and white image of a hotel room window , the morning sun shining though the curtains

Those few minutes in the the morning, in a new city, you’re showered and ready for breakfast but are still waiting for others to get ready, the whole day seems stuffed to the brim with potential

31.12.2025 08:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

the orchard ahead

soil waits for seedlings;
space widening into lightβ€”
something else will grow.

08.12.2025 20:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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And while you’re on the site, why not subscribe for updates. It’s free, we promise not to spam you, and we’re nearly at the 500 subscriber mark! Then I can retire 😁

22.11.2025 06:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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News, nuggets and longreads 22 November 2025: Modern Times Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got production value, community, and inclusive beer festivals.

GOOD MORNING! Here's this morning's round up of good writing about beer and pubs from the past week, with a common thread about *doing it right*. 🍺🍻

boakandbailey.com/2025/11/news...

22.11.2025 08:03 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Smurfette, Self-Portrait:

Cast in cobalt clay,
remade by blue enchantments β€”
cheers to the undoing.

19.11.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, you don’t ever mess with a classic πŸ˜” 🍺

03.11.2025 12:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone else read #cookbooks like others read novels? πŸ“š

17.10.2025 09:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I hear ya!!!

24.09.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This may be the hill I'll die on, but it's once again time to remind the beer world that "Oktoberfest, my culture is not a costume" is valid. Don't be disrespectful - don't be a dick.

24.09.2025 14:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Most definitely πŸ‘

19.09.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of two beer glasses on a red table

Image of two beer glasses on a red table

Don’t underestimated the restorative qualities of a French Blonde after a walk through Le Mans in 30Β°C

19.09.2025 16:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a glass of Andre Neveu 2024 Sancerre RosΓ© on a table

Image of a glass of Andre Neveu 2024 Sancerre RosΓ© on a table

When in Sancerre

18.09.2025 10:55 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll keep you posted πŸ™‚ can see a bottle share happing πŸ˜‚

06.09.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy!! I still have one bottle of the 2023, but can’t bring myself to open it πŸ˜‡ wish I lived closer to @thatbeerplace.co.uk 😩

06.09.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I know we’re not supposed to judge, but I am me and I judge the country /region by how they brew a Pilsner style beer. So: 1. Kudos for calling it a Pils - you have my heart @brasseriemeteor.bsky.social - 2. this is bangin’!! and 3. Sorry for not writing this in French #soz @chimprocket.bsky.social

06.09.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a small glass of white wine on a table

Image of a small glass of white wine on a table

Ah, Southern RhΓ΄ne wines, you’re so easy to drink

Les Barrabans, Luberon Blanc (2024)

05.09.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Going past the train station and smelling the steam engines before actually seeing the big puffy plumes is definitely a great start to my Friday πŸš‚

05.09.2025 05:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Diversity in Beer Writing Grant NAGBW Announces 2025 Diversity in Beer Writing Grant Recipients

reportersnotebook.org/nagbw-news/n...

Congratulations to all - can't wait to read the stories! @nagbw.bsky.social

04.09.2025 07:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Calling all #oenophiles - I'm finally heading to Alsace (!!!!) and I want your CrΓ©mant d'Alsace recommendation! What and where should I drink? Include all price points
#recommendation #CrΓ©mantd'Alsace #France

27.08.2025 10:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We still have spaces on this Saturday's tour & tasting at 1pm!

See what happens on our family fruit farm and in our cidery with a tour and tasting led by founder, Sam Nightingale. Following the tour, you can join our Summer Solstice Party!

Book: www.nightingalecider.com/pages/tours-...

16.06.2025 11:08 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a bottle of white wine from Rioja

Image of a bottle of white wine from Rioja

Rioja Blanco is sooo damn underrated - drink more Viura - it’s amazing

15.06.2025 18:27 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An image of a ridiculously amazing Perry by Oliver’s Cider & Perry

An image of a ridiculously amazing Perry by Oliver’s Cider & Perry

I was prepared for something great when I opened @tomoliverscider.bsky.social Coppy 2022 & 2023, but what greeting me in the glass is beyond Perry Shangri-La! Tom Oliver I salute you (I most definitely have to get @chimprocket.bsky.social in a car and
come and see the great old tree for myself) 🍐

12.06.2025 18:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a menu card at an Oxford a college lunch

Image of a menu card at an Oxford a college lunch

Impromptu fancy pants lunch at a college today #allinadayswork

11.06.2025 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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And thanks for the recommendation 😍

08.06.2025 08:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was amazing and great to finally meet in person 😊

08.06.2025 08:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

No way πŸ˜‚ cider?

07.06.2025 17:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of an almost empty bottle of Ross on Wye cider

Image of an almost empty bottle of Ross on Wye cider

And now for something very very good indeed

07.06.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
An image of a 750ml bottle of dry cider

An image of a 750ml bottle of dry cider

Pouring from the cellar tonight - Happy Friday

06.06.2025 19:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Starting my @californiawines.bsky.social Capstone California: Advanced Level 3 today and I'm so excited πŸ‡πŸ‡πŸ‡

06.06.2025 10:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Green flyer/poster with three events listed. 30 April - A History of Beer in Ireland; 24 June - Boak and Bailey talk about pubs and we hear about how the Vulcan Hotel was re-built brick by brick; 22 July - Phil Mellows talks about his new book, 'Beer Breaks in Britain'. Sign up via the fb link above.

Green flyer/poster with three events listed. 30 April - A History of Beer in Ireland; 24 June - Boak and Bailey talk about pubs and we hear about how the Vulcan Hotel was re-built brick by brick; 22 July - Phil Mellows talks about his new book, 'Beer Breaks in Britain'. Sign up via the fb link above.

Delighted to announce the first three events in our re-launched 'Think While You Drink' series. Based in pubs in Bristol, free and open to all, come and join us for some interesting and fun talks this spring/summer. Sign up for the first event here: fb.me/e/2uqWTYz3s

14.04.2025 15:01 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3