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We are thrilled to announce our shortlist for the Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2026! Congratulations to all of the authors who reached the list and will be published in our anthology! oxfordflashfictionprize.com/news

We are thrilled to announce our mega long-list for the Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2026! Congratulations to all of the authors who reached the list and for all those who entered this round! oxfordflashfictionprize.com/news

Me: I’m going to be a good Brit today- reserved, respectful, polite and adhering to high standarts of manners and etiquette. Also me: 🎶 🎵 Das letzte Mal, als wir uns sahen Hell war der Mond und die Nacht voll Schatten Fühlte ich das Unheil nahen Hell war der Mond und die Nacht voll Schatten 🎶 🎵

Oh my @rosscider.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️ Skeleton Crew (6.2%) the acidity just finished this off so beautifully, but then I’m definitely Team Foxwhelp 🤤😅 @chimprocket.bsky.social

Impromptu vertical tasting of two exceptional ciders from Devon. Methode Traditionelle 2018, Smith Hayne Cider, 7.5% ABV Methode Traditionelle 2019, Smith Hayne Cider, 7.5% ABV

Had the greatest few days doing what I love doing - judging and talking beer, but now my introvert hangover is manifesting strong and I need a few weeks hibernation… fat chance though, so for anyone trying to get anything sensible out of me, bear with for the time being - power saving is activated

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

the orchard ahead soil waits for seedlings; space widening into light— something else will grow.

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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...

Smurfette, Self-Portrait: Cast in cobalt clay, remade by blue enchantments — cheers to the undoing.

Anyone else read #cookbooks like others read novels? 📚

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.

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

When in Sancerre

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

Ah, Southern Rhône wines, you’re so easy to drink Les Barrabans, Luberon Blanc (2024)

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 🚂

reportersnotebook.org/nagbw-news/n... Congratulations to all - can't wait to read the stories! @nagbw.bsky.social

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

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-...

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

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) 🍐

Impromptu fancy pants lunch at a college today #allinadayswork

And now for something very very good indeed

Pouring from the cellar tonight - Happy Friday

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

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

Friday Treat 📚🍷

I’m wearing a new pair of sneakers and not one person has asked how fast I can run in them… being an adult sucks sometimes 🥺☹️

You'd think I'd have had enough of beer after judging the nation's best brew at BeerX (yes, it is a tough life, thoughts and prayers etc), but I honestly cant' wait to enjoy some local bevvies with @chimprocket.bsky.social at @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social 12th Brewery Party tomorrow – see you there? 🍻

Last time I was in Liverpool on a beer mission I was carrying a copy of Dante’s Inferno (didn’t bother with Purgatorio and Paradiso for some reason), a bike light and a woolly hat. Will I top this collection of haphazardness this time around @chimprocket.bsky.social ?!

Popped the cork on a beautiful beer today! Highly misunderstood, hugely celebrated, perfect for celebrating! Tilquin Oude Riesling A L'Ancienne (8.1% ABV)

Today’s the day… Beer Breaks in Britain is now on the shelves of your local bookshop.

1975 Sichel Blue Nun Liebfraumilch magazine advertisement; Blue Nun Liebfraumilch was the most successful German table wine brand ever. #liebfraumilch #winehistory #wine

This afternoon I purposely drank a light struck beer I kept in the February sunshine for three days. Certainly not amazing, definitely not great, just a bit meh. Don’t get me wrong, the beer was faulty, but not undrinkable. Interesting to say the least 🍺

A cheeky little pay day plug for our first print zine! 6 stories, 20 pages, 3 illustrations, all for a tenner. What a bargain 📚🤑 www.pelliclemag.com/shop/a-place...

Super excited about this! If Einbecker can brew a no/lo Bockbier, the future of AF is glorious ... now I just need to get my hands on one or two www.about-drinks.com/einbecker-nu...

Beer festival at LoveBeer brewery tomorrow (1st Feb) from midday

Well, this is about to happen 🍇 to the girl who, a few years ago, called red wine “dead” and undrinkable 😇 worried and excited in equal measures @wsetglobal.bsky.social @chimprocket.bsky.social

Heading to the ‘The Second Annual Oxford Whisky Show’ today and rather excited what I’ll discover

#BeerSky I need you help re: water chemistry: does anyone know/brew a beer,e.g pale ale, with Burtonised water,as well as brewing said same beer with the water adjusted to suit Dunkel and stouts? I’m trying to get a real life example to fully understand the importance of the right water in brewing.

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go, go, go! www.beerguild.co.uk/news/reminde...

I’m partial to a jenever, but a whole ski worth of it seems a bit excessive 🤔

I'm creating a website that lists enthusiasts who are passionate about beer. If that's you, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me an email so I can include you on the list.

Whenever I’m in Belgium, my first beer has to be a Jupiler, no compromises. Can’t say why or how this came to be, but it’s one of those tradition that I hold dear and shall continue

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