[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:50 am  

Wanderer wrote:

The Tut n Shive currently have a 'house' ale ... Greene King Tut n Shive 3.9% ... very nice.

More of the above yesterday.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:52 pm  

Jennings Sneck Lifter and Acorn Barnsley Bitter both on good form in the Old Angel last night.

Tried the new Old Mill brew Red Goose 4.2% this lunchtime in the Bay Horse at Heck ... very enjoyable.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:04 pm  

More Red Goose in the Bay Horse this evening.

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:07 pm  

Have been drinking Red Goose in the Punchbowl Thorne for a while now, agree, very enjoyable .

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:43 pm  

The Drum (Bentley) re-introduces a Cask Ale tomorrow. Black Sheep Bitter first up.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:00 pm  

Courage Directors in top form in the Bull Inn, Olney (Bucks) yesterday as was Everards Tiger Best Bitter in the Barley Mow at Cosgrove (Northants).

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:39 pm  

Had a fantastic pint called Fox Brewery Red Poll 3.9% in Walters (Hull) last night, followed by a Pennine Brewery Co Amber Necker 3.5%, which wasn't as nice as the Red Poll in my opinion but perfectly fine.

There's a small, new real ale bar just opened a few doors down from Walters called Wm. Hawkes, didn't seem to have much selection yet so we opted for Walters, but hopefully with time it'll be another great real ale establishment.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:43 pm  

Was introduced to the rather wonderful Wychwood Bountiful 4.0% in the Witch & The Wardrobe (Lincoln) on Monday. A chestnut ale with a rich mixture of malts and fruits.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:07 pm  

North Yorkshire over the last 3 days ... highlights ...

Rudgate Ruby Mild at the Royal Oak, Dacre Banks
Theakston Old Peculier at the Cover Bridge Inn, East Witton
H&H Olde Trip at the Bay Horse, Masham
Ossett Big Red at the Cross Keys, Knareborough

... slight negative ...

Middleham (we were based there) ... four pubs in the town square all serving Black Sheep Bitter ... admittedly, a couple had a Theakston brew on too (one had Black Bull Bitter and another had Old Peculiar) ... my real complaint, why couldn't one of them serve Black Sheep Ale or Riggwelter?

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:11 pm  

York on Friday ...

Moor Brewery Merlins Magic 4.3% (Pivni)
Theakstons Black Bull Bitter 3.9% (Golden Fleece)
Kelham Island Firestarter 3.8% (Ye Olde Starre)
Bartrams Cherry Stout 4.8% (Maltings)
Thornbridge Black Harry 3.9% & Thornbridge Lord Marples 4.0% (York Tap)

A very enjoyable afternoon.

Info: The Maltings has had a facelift and been extended.