https://aleconner.beer/journal An occasional record of the office of Ale-Conner at work — elections, engagements, and the pubs, brewers, and people of the City of London. en-gb Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://aleconner.beer/og-card.jpg https://aleconner.beer/journal https://aleconner.beer/journal/planning-a-year-worth-toasting https://aleconner.beer/journal/planning-a-year-worth-toasting Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 Laying the groundwork for the Ale-Conner’s 2026–27 programme: all four City of London Ale-Conners round a table at Guildhall for the first time in many years, then a spot of field ale-conning behind the bar at the Lamb Tavern. https://aleconner.beer/journal/first-pour-city-beer-festival https://aleconner.beer/journal/first-pour-city-beer-festival Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 The Ale-Conner’s first engagement of the term: the City Beer Festival in Guildhall Yard, 2 July 2026 — welcoming the Lady Mayor and pulling the first official pint of the year at the Timothy Taylor’s stall. https://aleconner.beer/journal/elected-ale-conner https://aleconner.beer/journal/elected-ale-conner Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 Elected one of four Ale Conners for the City of London at Common Hall on Midsummer Day 2026 — the story of the day, the badge of office, and what comes next.