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The Front in Falmouth (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Front/194206573953616) (CAMRA Cornwall’s pub of the year) is a corker. It always has a long list of ales from a range of breweries; bottled beer from America and Belgium; and (because this is the West Country, let’s not forget) several interesting ciders. We’ve found the bar staff unfailingly friendly and enthusiastic on our several visits, and the building itself is the very model of cosy, well-worn wonkiness.
Now, it’s not perfect. On our most recent trip, we looked at the pump clips and despaired, recognising several Cornish breweries whose beers are, at best, bland (http://boakandbailey.com/2011/08/30/eight-alternatives-to-boring-beer/) and, more often, sadly undrinkable. We were momentarily stumped — there wasn’t much we actually wanted to drink.
Fortunately, Tintagel (http://www.tintagelbrewery.co.uk/) saved the day. Their Harbour Special (4.8%) was a dark amber delight with lots of citrusy hops up against chocolatey, roasty malt. Gwaf Tan (Winter Fire) (5.5%) was roastier still, with hints of rum and Christmas fruit — an attempt at a Burton, we think, but almost dark enough to pass for a stout in the low light.
The Front’s local loyalty is to be applauded but perhaps there’s something to be said for adjusting the balance to feature more beer from elsewhere in the UK to keep the local brewers on their toes?
At any rate, if you are visiting Cornwall, and like beer, this pub should certainly be on your itinerary. We’ll certainly be visiting again soon.
Notes:
1. On previous visits, we’ve been spoilt for choice, and excellent local breweries such as Coastal are more often found here than anywhere else.
2. Pints and Pubs liked Harbour Special too (http://pintsandpubs.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/peterborough-beer-festival-2011/).
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The Front in Falmouth (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Front/194206573953616) (CAMRA Cornwall’s pub of the year) is a corker. It always has a long list of ales from a range of breweries; bottled beer from America and Belgium; and (because this is the West Country, let’s not forget) several interesting ciders. We’ve found the bar staff unfailingly friendly and enthusiastic on our several visits, and the building itself is the very model of cosy, well-worn wonkiness.
Now, it’s not perfect. On our most recent trip, we looked at the pump clips and despaired, recognising several Cornish breweries whose beers are, at best, bland (http://boakandbailey.com/2011/08/30/eight-alternatives-to-boring-beer/) and, more often, sadly undrinkable. We were momentarily stumped — there wasn’t much we actually wanted to drink.
Fortunately, Tintagel (http://www.tintagelbrewery.co.uk/) saved the day. Their Harbour Special (4.8%) was a dark amber delight with lots of citrusy hops up against chocolatey, roasty malt. Gwaf Tan (Winter Fire) (5.5%) was roastier still, with hints of rum and Christmas fruit — an attempt at a Burton, we think, but almost dark enough to pass for a stout in the low light.
The Front’s local loyalty is to be applauded but perhaps there’s something to be said for adjusting the balance to feature more beer from elsewhere in the UK to keep the local brewers on their toes?
At any rate, if you are visiting Cornwall, and like beer, this pub should certainly be on your itinerary. We’ll certainly be visiting again soon.
Notes:
1. On previous visits, we’ve been spoilt for choice, and excellent local breweries such as Coastal are more often found here than anywhere else.
2. Pints and Pubs liked Harbour Special too (http://pintsandpubs.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/peterborough-beer-festival-2011/).
More... (http://boakandbailey.com/2012/01/03/falmouths-must-visit-pub/)