Hello! Welcome to my wee, constantly evolving, digital space.

I am still currently working towards the dream of opening a small, independent craft beer brewery in rural Japan.

As it stands we are on the brink of hearing the verdict on a subsidy application which has the potential to kick off the brewery construction.

Nothing happens quickly in this part of the world but updates about this journey and life in general can be found within these pages.

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Latest note

Very happy to report that the bowling alleys here have not gone the way of the ones I visited in Scotland last year.

No strings on the pins, a plentiful stock of balls of all sizes and rental shoes available!

The best part is that my eldest daughter loved the visit just as much as I did so we now have what we hope will be a regular Papa and daughter date venue!


Moving to Japan Checklist - abbreviated post move

Be in JapanBecome a brewer

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Currently

Studying: Lots of books about beer styles, branding, hop growing and establishing a craft beer brewery.

Progress: In discussions about potential sites for our brewery.