April, 2009

Homebrew: Dark Bitter

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

Homebrew: Hoppy Bitter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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