Remembering Des de Moor | Dear John
Des de Moor, the storied beer writer, tour guide, walk leader, tutored tasting host and Accredited Beer Sommelier, sadly passed away earlier this month. Here
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A long time in the making | Dear John
This year Fuller’s in West London celebrated its 180th anniversary. And to mark this most special of occasions the brewery released a number of new
The Golden Age of Brewing | Dear John
2025 has been one of loss and of change for John Keeling. And it’s helped in reflect on how work, and life, changes through the
Dear John | The Generation Game
Beer changes but why, and how? There are numerous reasons with some positive and some much less so, explains John Keeling. Does each generation rediscover
Cask, Keg, Nitro: What’s best? | Dear John
Different beers suit different dispense methods. And everyone tends to have a preference. But where do you stand? One thing is for certain, John Keeling
Dear John | How retirement broadens the mind
At Fuller’s, John Keeling travelled for work. Now he travels for pleasure. And with 64 days on the road in 2024 he, along with his
Dear John | Cask beer is dead – enjoy the wake
The cask beer segment of the industry is in decline – that probably comes as little surprise. But is it beyond help? And where do
Dear John | North vs South
The UK is blessed with great beers – beers produced at breweries located in its many towns and cities. But when it comes to cask,
Dear John | Where now for cask?
The cask beer landscape changed a great deal during john keeling’s career in beer. But since retiring from his role at fuller’s, he remains concerned
Dear John | Taking Vintage Ale on the road
Fuller’s Vintage Ale is a special beer for many, and John Keeling is no exception. And recently he had the opportunity to take this revered
Dear John | Germany, a great beer nation
John Keeling recently took a trip to visit some of Germany’s fine breweries. here he met some fascinating characters and absorbed a wealth of the
Dear John | The story of Prize Old Ale
Last year’s release of Prize Old Ale was a real highlight for many fans of excellent beer. John Keeling counts himself as one such fan,
Dear John | Travels with Symone
In his recent trip to the US with partner Symone, John took in whale watching, the opportunity to sample some ESB and he even got