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 I’m Dan aka Beer Moose. Life long Cambridge United supporter, rollercoaster enthusiast and beer lover. Feel free to add me on Untappd: My Untappd

At the age of eight, I started attending Cambridge games. I’m the fourth generation of Cambridge fans in my family. My great grandad helped form Abbey United (later called Cambridge United) and helped get the club restarted after the First World War. If Cambridge are playing, then I want to be there. The Abbey (home of Cambridge United) feels like home to me.


Me as a mascot 

Whoops 

Nervous before the 2014 Conference Playoff Final

I’ve been visiting themes parks for as long as I can remember. As a child I had annual passes for Gullivers World, Wicksteed Park, Legoland and Merlin parks. As a family we frequently visited Florida. My love of theme parks has continued and I’ve visited parks across Europe, America and Asia. 









Climbed the Colossus lift hill!

Happiest when riding coasters

I’ve always loved beer and pubs. I was formerly National Young Members Co-ordinator for CAMRA and have done beer judging in various Champion of Beer of Britain categories and rounds. I’m Learning and Discovery manager for Cambridge Beer Festival. I enjoy visiting new places to try beers and experience interesting beer destinations. 

It’s windy in Southwold

Prague

Põhjala - Tallinn 

Oktoberfest - Munich 


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