Isn't it Arundel that did a lot of Willie beers? They might not be shy of a Kiss Me Willie!
Isn't it Arundel that did a lot of Willie beers? They might not be shy of a Kiss Me Willie!
Lovely pint of Thwaites Nutty Black at the Queslett the other night. The other ales on were all pale. Bengal Lancer was decent enough.
One issue is the maturing time for some of the winter ales. Once they're gone, they're gone. But brewery marketing is the main thing. So Hook Norton clearly stated that 12 Days was on sale until the end of the year, which is normal (although I recollect a few years ago they found a forgotten barrel in March - nectar!!).
http://www.hook-norton-brewery.co.uk...days_2010.html
Luckily, the next offering is Double Stout...
http://www.hook-norton-brewery.co.uk/news_2011.html
lm Just in the Tally Ho now at Finchley drinking a pint of Double Stout whilst browsing the site
Don't You just hate Pubs that say
( We don't stock any Real Ales as theres Just no call for it.)
Love the 12 days but haven't managed to find any this winter.
We did a couple of winter brewery trips to Hook Norton and ok it was £7.50 to get in then, a few years ago, but wow, after the tour we had a glass and 2 hours and 5 pumps including 12 days to enjoy. They brought jugs of Double Stout up too.
As mentioned on BOTW enjoyed some fine Centurion's Ghost and Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby last night. Also spotted Rudgate Ruby Mild, but didn't get chance to try it. We found out that the pub selling the Sarah Hughes has it on permanently, which is amazing for a West Yorkshire hostelry. On balance, probably a good thing it's on the other side of town!
'And where he supped the past lived still. And where he sipped the glass brimmed full' John Barleycorn, Carol Ann Duffy.
Only real ale on at the Swan in Wellington , (more of a food pub) tonight was Blacksheep Ruddy Ram Porter , very nice to
Theres a Man with a Mullet going Mad with a Mallet in Millets !
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