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http://goodfoodgoodbeer.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/nook-flyer1-520x738.jpg?w=210&h=300 (http://goodfoodgoodbeer.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/nook-flyer1-520x738.jpg)There’s been a lot going on around here of late; so I thought I’d break with tradition and round-up a few bits and pieces that may be of interest.
First up, Woodie’s in Headingley has transformed – via a very swift refurbishment – into a self-styled ‘Craft Beer House’. Owned by Greene King, Woodie’s is one of Headingley’s old-school and now sits alongside Arcadia in offering Real Ale and, well, craft beer. I haven’t visited yet, but Ghost Drinker has (http://ghostdrinker.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/a-greene-king-craft-ale-house-woodies.html).
Speaking of refurbishment, Cooper’s *(Market Town Taverns’ Guiseley outpost) has also increased its Cask Ale offering and added even more keg lines. Whether the new look gets rolled out across all of its pubs remains to be seen, but given MTT’s hit rate and expertise at creating well-stocked, attractive alehouses, I’d wager*it’ll be a success.
Sticking with bars and pubs, Leeds heavyweights North Bar (http://northbar.com/) won ‘Best Drinks Selection’ in last week’s Publican Awards (http://northbar.com/north-bar/north-wins-trophy/). Richly deserved too*-*as the blurb states, Matt, Kath, Jim and the team work incredibly hard to keep North delivering hit after hit. If you’re in Leeds and want to toast them, they are currently holding their annual Lowlands event (http://northbar.com/north-bar/lowlands-bierfest-at-north-bar-28-3-14-11-4-14/). Not that you need much excuse to drink in North.
Leeds Brewery (http://www.leedsbrewery.co.uk/) also beat off competition to bag the ‘Best Microbrewing Pub Company’ (http://www.publicanawards.co.uk/page/finalists_2014.html) award at the same event. Leeds’ pub estate is a true success story; the recent opening of The Duke Of York (http://www.lbdukeofyork.co.uk/) marking the brewery’s first foray outside of Leeds. I’d imagine it won’t be their last. Well done all.
The Nook Brewhouse (http://thenookbrewhouse.co.uk/) in Holmfirth are hosting a suitably Tour De France themed Spring Beer Festival (http://thenookbrewhouse.co.uk/2014/01/27/get-on-yer-bike-for-spring-beer-festival/), kicking off on the 10th April. Pictured is their stunning poster, which was too nice not to post up here. *You can check out details of their new monthly specials – including a collaboration Breakfast Stout with Grumpy Mule Coffee (http://thenookbrewhouse.co.uk/2014/01/27/happy-new-beers/). Also, there’s a new independent Beer Festival on the scene – Wakefield’s Festival of Beer (http://www.wakefieldfestivalofbeer.co.uk/home.html). It takes place in May, and keep an eye here for more details as they appear.
Speaking of monthly specials, Ilkley have created a eye-catching yearly Mayan calendar (http://www.ilkleybrewery.co.uk/news/item/beer-of-the-month#.Uzm15_ldVJs)to help you figure out what’s coming next.
…And finally, Great Heck Brewery (http://www.greatheckbrewery.co.uk/)will be hosting a meet the Brewer event at Northallerton’s Tithe Bar (http://markettowntaverns.co.uk/tithe-bar.asp?Tavern=Tithe-Bar&Section=Main). Denzil Vallance, Great Heck’s self-styled overlord, tweeted last week that the brewery will be expanding in 2014, which is testament to the popularity of his beers, both bottled and on cask.
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First up, Woodie’s in Headingley has transformed – via a very swift refurbishment – into a self-styled ‘Craft Beer House’. Owned by Greene King, Woodie’s is one of Headingley’s old-school and now sits alongside Arcadia in offering Real Ale and, well, craft beer. I haven’t visited yet, but Ghost Drinker has (http://ghostdrinker.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/a-greene-king-craft-ale-house-woodies.html).
Speaking of refurbishment, Cooper’s *(Market Town Taverns’ Guiseley outpost) has also increased its Cask Ale offering and added even more keg lines. Whether the new look gets rolled out across all of its pubs remains to be seen, but given MTT’s hit rate and expertise at creating well-stocked, attractive alehouses, I’d wager*it’ll be a success.
Sticking with bars and pubs, Leeds heavyweights North Bar (http://northbar.com/) won ‘Best Drinks Selection’ in last week’s Publican Awards (http://northbar.com/north-bar/north-wins-trophy/). Richly deserved too*-*as the blurb states, Matt, Kath, Jim and the team work incredibly hard to keep North delivering hit after hit. If you’re in Leeds and want to toast them, they are currently holding their annual Lowlands event (http://northbar.com/north-bar/lowlands-bierfest-at-north-bar-28-3-14-11-4-14/). Not that you need much excuse to drink in North.
Leeds Brewery (http://www.leedsbrewery.co.uk/) also beat off competition to bag the ‘Best Microbrewing Pub Company’ (http://www.publicanawards.co.uk/page/finalists_2014.html) award at the same event. Leeds’ pub estate is a true success story; the recent opening of The Duke Of York (http://www.lbdukeofyork.co.uk/) marking the brewery’s first foray outside of Leeds. I’d imagine it won’t be their last. Well done all.
The Nook Brewhouse (http://thenookbrewhouse.co.uk/) in Holmfirth are hosting a suitably Tour De France themed Spring Beer Festival (http://thenookbrewhouse.co.uk/2014/01/27/get-on-yer-bike-for-spring-beer-festival/), kicking off on the 10th April. Pictured is their stunning poster, which was too nice not to post up here. *You can check out details of their new monthly specials – including a collaboration Breakfast Stout with Grumpy Mule Coffee (http://thenookbrewhouse.co.uk/2014/01/27/happy-new-beers/). Also, there’s a new independent Beer Festival on the scene – Wakefield’s Festival of Beer (http://www.wakefieldfestivalofbeer.co.uk/home.html). It takes place in May, and keep an eye here for more details as they appear.
Speaking of monthly specials, Ilkley have created a eye-catching yearly Mayan calendar (http://www.ilkleybrewery.co.uk/news/item/beer-of-the-month#.Uzm15_ldVJs)to help you figure out what’s coming next.
…And finally, Great Heck Brewery (http://www.greatheckbrewery.co.uk/)will be hosting a meet the Brewer event at Northallerton’s Tithe Bar (http://markettowntaverns.co.uk/tithe-bar.asp?Tavern=Tithe-Bar&Section=Main). Denzil Vallance, Great Heck’s self-styled overlord, tweeted last week that the brewery will be expanding in 2014, which is testament to the popularity of his beers, both bottled and on cask.
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