Still a few days to go so possible editing ahead but this is the best of my years efforts.
Pubs of the year
1- The Gunmakers , a repeat of last year but now sadly changed hands (not tried since) but had a fantastic leaving party night in there.
2- Masons Arms, brilliant.
3- Williams Ale And Cider House, a great find thanks to London Calling, cheers John.
4 -Old Red Lion - a surprise discovery ,really good.
5-Hand in Hand - suitably quirky.
6 - The Antelope - Two visits this year, more to come next year.
Beers of the Year
1- Siren Craft Brew - Broken Dream 6.0% , indescribably good.
2 - Darkstar Hophead Simcoe 3.8% ,a brilliant twist on the regular beer.
3 - Salopian Automaton 7.0% - a very dangerous but very moreish beer.
4 - Vibrant Forest - Black Forest 4.9% - a very good Porter and a rare good beer originating from my home county of Hampshire.
5 - Brew Dog - Dead Pony Club - 3.8% - Keg , cold and fizzy but so much flavour, it will do for me.
Breweries of the year
1- Siren Craft
2- Burning Sky
3- Weird Beard
4- Arbor
5- Oakham.