
Dear John | Stick to a beer
When you’re out for a beer do you mix things up or find one you like and remain with it? John Keeling, recovering from a

When you’re out for a beer do you mix things up or find one you like and remain with it? John Keeling, recovering from a

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

The cask beer segment of the industry is in decline – that probably comes as little surprise. But is it beyond help? And where do

The UK is blessed with great beers – beers produced at breweries located in its many towns and cities. But when it comes to 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

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

To many, John Keeling surely needs no introduction. But for those unaware, John is the former brewing director of Chiswick, London-based Fuller’s. Regarded and respected

Last year’s release of Prize Old Ale was a real highlight for many fans of excellent beer. But the journey of this storied beverage, that

There is less than a month left to enter the 2023 Brewers Choice Awards. Here esteemed judges Melissa Cole, joined by John Keeling and Paul

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

Towards the end of last year Paul Davies, the founder of AleHunters Brewery Tours, made the trip to Brouwerij ‘t Verzet in Anzegem, Belgium. Why?

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,

Last month, Derek Prentice was the recipient of the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ accolade at our Brewers Choice Awards. A decorated brewer with more than 50 years’

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

Striving for, and achieving, consistency is a goal for any brewer. Because producing, and providing, a reliable and consistent product is how brand loyalty can

John Keeling has brewed many beers and visited countless countries during his career in beer. But for John, the most valuable asset has been the

The new edition of The Brewers Journal is online now. In this latest issue: We tell the story of cover stars, the excellent Whiplash Beer

John Keeling has always been a fan of working with fellow brewers. Especially when it is to brew a collaboration beer and have fun along

In his previous column, John Keeling shared his experience at Fuller’s and how that expertise led to the launch of a modern classic in the

During one their first dates, enjoying pints of mild, a couple while away the evening in one of the UK’s most fashionable cities. But no,

In his brewing career, John Keeling has experienced the highs and lows of aged beer. In part one of this column, he shares his experience

Well, I’ve been in several pubs and enjoyed the cask beer and the company enormously. I have even been to some local restaurants and enjoyed

The reopening of hospitality marks an important time for pubs, bars and breweries. John Keeling, the former head brewer at West London’s Fuller’s, is looking

Does regionality still exist in beer? Is it on the way back? And how much of regionality is down to the brewery’s house style? John

In John Keeling’s eyes hospitality is not just part of the economy, it’s essential to it. So it pains him to see many breweries and

Pubs reopening meant one thing to John Keeling – the chance to enjoy a pint of his beloved cask beer. That, and time to dwell

The new way of life we have all adopted during lockdown has changed our way of being, and how we view the outside world. John

In these uncertain times, it’s important to take a step back at look at the business you’ve created and are part of. Yes we are

While John’s travels may have dried up in Winter, his passion for beer has not. Here, he shares his thoughts on what UK beer may

The closing months of summer required John Keeling to pay South Africa a visit and with it, directing a brew day, delivering a lecture, experiencing

In recent months, John Keeling has continued to immerse himself in the world of beer. Whether that’s visiting breweries in New York, or debating with

John Keeling, like many, is a keen advocate for pub lunches. They bring people together and allow us to communicate. Equally, they can offer up

He’s had a career in which he’s learned a great deal from others. So during his retirement John Keeling, former head brewer at West London’s

Retirement offers up a change of pace away from the full-time commitments of a head brewer. There are, of course, pros and cons to such

Many brewers have learned from John Keeling, the former head brewer at Fuller’s. Equally, he spent much of his brewing career seeking wisdom from others,

I have been pondering the future of cask beer. I have also been reading cask beer sales statistics. It has not been an easy read

I am shortly to become a retired brewer. I have worked for a very big brewer (Watneys) and a small brewer (Fuller’s). It always amuses

The London Brewers’ Alliance (LBA) has formalised the governing structure of the group, with John Keeling named its first chairman. Sam McMeekin of Gypsy Hill

UK breweries should do more to stay true to their roots and avoid the temptation to frequently look to the US for inspiration, Fuller’s John

The new 5.3% beer follows on from the launch of its’ Montana Red’ ale late last year. Available from tomorrow (5 January) the beer is

“You can, and should try to, educate consumers about the merits of good beer, and the best way for people to like a beer you

The beer, which is the brewery’s second-best selling brand behind London Pride, has been available in keg and bottle for more than two years. The