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Trying out a new brewery, exploring the Origins collection, and launching a new collaboration... These are a few of the things that Matt Curtis, the Editor-in-Chief of @pelliclemag , is most excited about for this year's FyneFest! Matt will be hosting this year's series of Pellicle panels and tasting sessions, so make sure to book into the talks you're most excited about to secure your seat! Friday 5pm - Pulling Nails: Checking in on British Wild Beer + Pellicle x Origins Collab Launch Saturday 11am - All That Glitters: Discovering Great British Lager 1pm - Exploring The Hop Timeline With Yakima Chief Hops 3pm - Fresh, Green Shoots: Meet The Independent Breweries of Northern Ireland For more details on each of the talks and how to book, head to the link in our bio! #BeerFestival #BeerTasting #BeerPanel #FyneFest #Pellicle

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Last August, @totalcurtis spent 48 hours at the Riverside Brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, the home of @thornbridge . Here, he spent his time documenting a collaboration between Thornbridge and @theakstonbrewery , utilising an original Burton Union system. This is the story of how a vital piece of brewing history was saved, and why it’s important. Read it on our website now.

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Last August I spent a day in Glen Fyne foraging with Dan Wye of @origins.brewing . I’ve written about the experience, and Dan’s fascinating approach to what he calls “wine chimeras” in my latest feature for @craftbeerbrew , which you can read online for free, right now (link in bio.) The resulting bounty of local blackberries and pineapple weed was used in a blend we’re releasing at @fynefest26 next month. Called “Uír” – Scots Gaelic for “Earth” its intention is to be a very delicious beer, with a true sense of place. I look forward to sharing a glass with some of you very soon. Here’s a few photos of the foraging day for you to enjoy.

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19 days ago

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To celebrate the launch of the second edition of Manchester’s Best Beer Pubs and Bars, Stockport’s @runawaybrewery have brewed up something special. Based on Chester’s “Fighting” Mild, which disappeared in the 1990s after consolidation forced the closure of its then-parent brewery. Man-Chester’s Mild is a 3.6% beer is packed with specialty malts and Bramling Cross hops, lending it notes of chocolate and coffee with a dry, peppery finish. It’s super schlonky, basically, and is available for a limited time in selected venues. Manchester’s Best is in all good bookshops now. In fact if you’re based in Stockport you could pick a copy up at @rare_mags and then wander down to Runaway for a pint of mild while you peruse the book. And before someone says “it’s from Salford”, Chester’s was originally based in Ardwick until it was taken over by Threllfall’s in 1966. You can see what was Threllfall’s original tower brewery when you take a train from Victoria to Salford, mercifully spared in the form of luxury flats.

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📚 Check out the launch event of Matthew Curtis's @totalcurtis Manchester's Best Beer, Pubs and Bars (second edition)! 🍻 A big thanks to everyone, including @hannahtheplumbermcr , for coming along and celebrating this completely refreshed guide covering the best beer and pubs in Manchester and the wider metropolitan area. ➡️ Haven't got your copy? Get it now! Link in bio. 🍺 The book is sponsored by @pinter_uk , an all-in-one brew and draught machine that makes it easy to make and pour ten pints of award-winning beer at home. 🔗 More info in our bio.

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Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars Second Edition is out today! I hope this book brings people a lot of joy and helps them discover just how good the Manchester beer and pub scene really is. Huge thanks to my editor Alan Murphy, layout designer Dale Tomlinson and @campaignforrealale for publishing. Thanks also @bathedailey for doing such a fantastic cover, and @mattyfwhite for such a lovely foreword. Hope to see some of you down at @cafebeermoth later on to celebrate. (Please note the Waterstones part of the event isn’t happening, although you should be able to pick up a copy of the book there.)

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In my latest columns for What’s Brewing from the @campaignforrealale I’ve written about some of the inspiration behind Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars. Some pubs in Manchester hog the limelight, perhaps deservedly so, whether thanks to their spectacular glazed brickwork or gorgeous, if a little faded, vintage interior. One thing the book gives you the ability to do is head a little off the well-worn trail. Next time you’re in town why not dip into the Hare & Hounds, The Salisbury, or somewhere a little different? You can read the full column by finding the link in the usual place.

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In the BeerX house - @pelliclemag / @totalcurtis . #beerx2026

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📍 Manchester isn’t just a one city beer scene. It’s a whole region. 📖 The second edition of Manchester Best Beers Pubs and Bars by Matthew Curtis @totalcurtis explores 220+ venues across Greater Manchester, from traditional locals to modern taprooms and specialist bottle shops. 👇 Inside the guide you’ll find pubs and bars across: Manchester Salford Stockport Bolton Bury Rochdale Oldham Trafford Tameside Wigan 🍺 It also charts the city’s brewing story, from historic giants like Boddingtons to the modern craft pioneers shaping the scene today. 🙋🏻 Whether you're planning a pub tour or discovering somewhere new, this guide helps you navigate one of the UK’s most exciting beer cities. 👉 Explore how brewing can be made simple with our sponsor @pinter_uk , check out their website. 📚 Pre-order yours in our bio.

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🍻 Excited for a dive back into Manchester's best pubs? 📘 Well to tide you over until the release of Manchester’s Best Beers, Pubs and Bars second edition, Matthew Curtis @totalcurtis has written a What's Brewing article on the book. 📖 Read to learn about his thinking behind the book and his favourite underrated Manchester pubs. Read on What's Brewing. ➡️ Pre-order the book now. Use the link in bio.

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I’m very pleased to tell you all that my next book is coming out on April 2nd. Fully revised and expanded, with 50 new additions, the second edition of Manchesters Best Beer, Pubs and Bars features over 220 venues across the entirety of Greater Manchester. It also features a fantastic cover designed by @bathedailey , and a lovely foreword from the one and only @mattyfwhite . Pre-orders are lifeblood for authors, and you can do so with this book by heading to the link in my bio. You can also pick up signed copies in person on 2/4/2026 from 4pm in @waterstonesmcr and from 7pm in @cafebeermoth . I’ve loved every minute of putting this together, and I hope it gives you the opportunity to explore Manchester’s pubs to their fullest.

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2 months ago

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What’s the future for pubs in an uncertain hospitality industry? It’s a question I asked myself a couple of months ago, and I allowed the thoughts that followed to congeal into this blog post for @geterbrewed . Read the full article now via the link in my bio.

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