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Re: Top brew pubs?

2009-12-15T22:03:15Z

Thanks Max - good to hear they're still going. Have you tried the
beer?
cheers
MikeMcG

Re: Top brew pubs?

2009-12-14T23:01:27Z

MikeMcG <mikemcg6...@my-deja.com> ha scritto:
in the last issue (december 2009) of "The Full Pint", by CAMRA N London
branch, there is a brief report about Horseshoe. They say that "early
this year" a new kit was installed, and they changed name to Camden Town
Brewery. On a "recent visit" CAMRA members found two house brewed ales

Pubs'n'Bars goes bust

2009-12-12T19:59:11Z

I hear that pubco Pubs'n'Bars has gone into adminstration. It has been
well dodgy for as long as anyone can remember.
It seems the pubs (or at any rate those which are profitable) will go on
trading while the administrators look for a buyer. Lists of them are
here:
[link]

Re: Top brew pubs?

2009-12-12T17:42:51Z

On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:36:51 +0000, eastender <nos...@nospam.com>
wrote:
Although technically not a brew pub the Belvoir Brewery has a visitor
centre called the Sample Cellar which is a pub to all intents and
purposes.Brewery visits are popular and the food is good.
It's just off the main road between Nottingham and Melton Mowbray.

Re: Top brew pubs?

2009-12-11T18:15:54Z

Talking of good Yorks brewpubs (I've yet to make it to the Sair) we
recently broke our return journey from York & dog-legged off to
Marsden for some great pretty posh food & lovely fresh beers at The
Riverhead - the yum smells drifting up from the brewery on brew-day
only added to the charm of the place - really impressed all round.

Re: Top brew pubs?

2009-12-11T18:10:37Z

Nein!? - Zay eet ist-n't zo!
I have mixed feelings about this place - I visited it & chatted to the
brewer many moons ago when it was Soho Brewing - loved all of the
lovely copper kit, went back for a Xmas meal, which was OK, if you
like loud music, annoying people & having your favourite coat stolen!

World Alcoholic Drinks Industry Looks at New Markets and Trends to Boost Business

2009-12-09T12:19:18Z

While unfavorable currency rates and the global consumer credit crunch
contributed to a temporary dip in the volume of sales, consumption has
been steadily on the increase in the last several months, albeit in
new ways and throwing up new market trends.
For instance, English sparkling wines is one of the biggest success

Re: Pig's Ear report

2009-12-09T11:47:05Z

In article
<a8253633-80b3-4367-bbb3-6f45e 382f...@d20g2000yqh.googlegrou ps.com>,
That does it - I'll volunteer next year.
I didn't go when it was in Stratford but the Ocean I think is great
because it's clean and modern, and the atmosphere is very sociable and
it's easy to circulate and chat.
E.

Re: Top brew pubs?

2009-12-09T09:05:55Z

On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:36:51 +0000, eastender <nos...@nospam.com>
wrote:
Interesting to see the Sair in the list. My understanding is that it's
no longer breweing, getting its beer from other local sources such as
Elland. Does anyone know the current position?
Enoch's Hammer certainly hasn't been brewed for many years and the

Re: Pig's Ear report

2009-12-08T23:24:47Z

I like the venue, I worked there last year too. It's a good festival
to work, as it's quite challenging to persuade some people that dark
beers might be to their taste, and just because we don't have only
ordinary bitters they drink in the pub doesn't mean they shouldn't
venture off the beaten track a little.

Re: Top brew pubs?

2009-12-08T21:44:46Z

(in message
<9fb63002-f796-49c1-8fb9-8ec90 aa7e...@b2g2000yqi.googlegroup s.com>):
I believe Der Bunker ist kaput.

Re: Pig's Ear report

2009-12-05T12:41:20Z

On Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:21:15 +0000, eastender <nos...@nospam.com>
wrote:
Had four days there, an excellent selection of beers.
Don't agree with the venue though, so dark and dingy. Much preferred
it at the Stratford Town Hall.

Re: Pig's Ear report

2009-12-04T11:07:06Z

Preferred it myself when it was in Stratford Town Hall - Find the new venue
a bit dark and gloomy.
And there always seems to be a shortage of chairs, and I find these days I
need to sit down after a bit!

Pig's Ear report

2009-12-02T10:21:15Z

Pig's Ear festival in Hackney started yesterday, first night attendance
reportedly up 20% on last year despite major traffic chaos in the area.
Strong emphasis on winter/strong beers with some encouragement to get a
few brews done early.
Best beers sampled by me: Prospect (Wigan) Blinding Light; Phoenix

Re: Top brew pubs?

2009-12-01T22:47:54Z

Many micros start at 2.5bbl brewlength, then expand, to me they're
still micros - others like Saltaire & Sambrooks started at 20bbl
brewlength - still micros to me.
Copper Dragon can now brew 480 firkins a day! (set up to double brew
on 60bbl plant) - to me that's amazing growth, but still micro. I
think HopBack & Oakham, Wye Valley are all pretty big now, but still