The North Devon Stocktaker

05/06/2026

Cheese straight off the set of Tom & Jerry! I want one!

22/05/2026

A nice little semi-work trip over to see my friend Si French at Exmoor Brewery in Wiveliscombe. Tour of the brewery and of course some tasting. The new brewery tap has been open for 6 months and whilst a couple of the big names - Exmoor Ale and Gold- are being brewed by Hogs Back at the moment, brewing of other ales is back on site again after closure a couple of years ago. Nice little beer garden for on sales, bag in box and bottles available for off sales.

14/05/2026

Despite what some think, I don’t get chance to sample my clients beer very often! So staying over in this fantastic site is a real treat.

19/04/2026

I don’t think I have ever seen quite so many bottles of wine in my life! Two man job in West Wales

01/04/2026

A cellar with a view.

09/03/2026

These pics don't necessarily have anything to do with stocktaking, other than I am working near here today, but so nice to feel a bit of springtime optimism despite all thats going on at the moment.

13/02/2026

A cider of my youth! It stopped being produced in the late 90s but got revived about 10 years ago. It has a small but loyal following and they have recently started stocking it here!

12/02/2026

Wow! The price of Guinness has risen by a third in 3 years! And still our customers can’t get enough!

The price of a pint of Guinness has risen 31% over the past three years, compared to upticks of 19.1% in the wider stout category, and is set to increase again from April this year.

31/12/2025

Have a great busy night tonight- Happy and prosperous New Year.

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas to all my clients. Quite happy that I am THIS side of the bar not THAT side any more! Hope all your customers are lovely and spend loads.