April 2009

Homebrew: Dark Bitter

Beers and Brewing

My Molasses Mild is getting drier & better every week, as the yeast finally gobbles up the more complex sugars. &nbsp

Homebrew: Hoppy Bitter

Beers and Brewing

With the American Pale Ale judged a success at a barbeque, I wanted to make a beer in a similar vein but with different ho

How to get served in a busy pub

News

A traditional British queue is being considered in town centre Oldham pubs to reduce trouble.   Already in the news for an all yo

Minimum Price for Alcoholic Drinks

NewsRants & Raves

From the story in the link above, there is a proposal to bring in a minimum price for alcoholic drinks.   The price would be 50p per unit of alcohol as a minimum.

Shoulder of Mutton, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Reviews
Type of review: 
pub

Traditional pub in the centre of Bradfordi seperate rooms & 4 handpumps all serving Samuel Smiths Bitter.   At £1.50 a pint in Spring 2009, we weren't complaining.

rating: 
6

Guiseley Factory Workers Club, Guiseley, West Yorkshire

Reviews
Type of review: 
pub

Traditional working mens club with proper pub sports, couples in football shirts & older couples with the dog.   Can only remember one beer: Twickers from Rugby which wa

rating: 
6

Martha's Ale House

Reviews
Type of review: 
pub

Very locals pub with big screen telly.   Big sign outside advertises "7 real ales"  but only 4 handpumps on the bar.   Still it had 4 real ales with one being

rating: 
6

Red Lion, Guiseley, West Yorkshire

Reviews
Type of review: 
pub

Traditional locals pub with local real ale.   Friendly enough.   Rugby on the regular sized telly.   Pub games to be played.

rating: 
6