A hub for the village: how locals are buying up pubs at risk of closure
Featuring The Blue Bell in Norfolk, The Bevy in Brighton, and The Trawden Arms near Colne.
Last edited by NickDavies; 29-05-2022 at 18:59.
For those interested in such matters: Jubilee Beers.
Agree. But I had a Fuller's jubilee-themed beer at The Bear a couple of days ago (no Dark Star options on) and it was actually a Fuller's beer where I'd have ordered a second pint. I've had the Young's jubilee beer at a couple of joints and unsurprisingly, there's no Special on, so I suspect this was just Special rebadged for the week.
Also had the fullers -jubillee and thought it was good.
I had the M&S (brewed by Elgood's) Platinum Jubilee Ale and I thought it was pretty decent. The article mentions purchasing a 12-pack but I found them available or individual sale in M&S at £3 each for a 660ml bottle.
Aldi had four jubilee themed cans in, under the fictitious "Great British Brewing Co." brand - British Lager, British Ale, Session Pale and Session IPA. Like a mug I bought them and have to say I would not particularly recommend any of them. The British Ale was probably the best of a fairly mediocre bunch, probably helped by being an ale/lager hybrid which made it stand out as something a bit different.
An article on the Beeb website.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-61797983
There was also a discussion on Radio 4's Today programme.
Seeing the Black Horse makes me regret missing the Preston trip.
'And where he supped the past lived still. And where he sipped the glass brimmed full' John Barleycorn, Carol Ann Duffy.