Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:59 am  

Wanderer wrote:

Had my first 'Christmassy' Ale this week ... Wentworth Rampant Rudolph 6.2% ... I do love the Winter Warmers

Well the Ruddy Ram 4% (black Sheep brewery) that they had in the Sal at the beginning of the week would have pleased you. Very very nice and these Porter type ales are just the ticket for this weather (IMO)

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:58 pm  

Had a couple of very nice Christmas ales on Friday - Racey Rudolph 3.5% in Walters, then Shepherd Neame Rudolph's Rewards (I think 3.7%) in Ye Olde White Harte.

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:41 pm  

Afternoon lads and lasses. I'm back home at the end of the week and I've got a thirst on. Any recommendations? The best my local has to offer is Deuchars IPA but if I walk a little further I can get a pint of Black Sheep Best. I'll get the train (2 mins) into Wigan centre for a pint in The Anvil, best sup in Wigan by a country mile, so if anyone knows it any tips would be most welcome. If you're ever in there I suggest you try the Allgates All Black 3.6%.
Merry Christmas.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:48 pm  

Last Thursday evening in Doncaster ...

Hardy & Hansons Rocking Rudolph 4.2%
Greene King Fireside 4.5%
(in the Tut & Shive)

Nethergate Red Santa 4.2
Caledonian Santa's Little Helper 3.7%
(in the Gatehouse)

all excellent

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:05 pm  

early finish today so visit to bankers draft.
jennings.redbreast.
moorhouse.lap prancer.
maxim.great escape.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:38 am  

Clark's Classic Blonde 3.9% in the Trades and Labour Club yesterday afternoon. Not one I would normally select but it can't have been bad, I had a second pint.

Later, a seasonal ale in the shape of Brain's FurKing Good in the Urban Bar. Very nice

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:55 am  

Out in Thorne this afternoon , starting at a Snaith Brewery pub , then the Windmill & then may be the Canal Tavern on the way home !

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:31 pm  

Sampled the following on Xmas Eve (both very nice):

Leyden Brewers Gold 4% in Hop & Vine (Hull)
Wellington Inn Mysore Rocket 4.4% in Wellington Inn (Hull)

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:35 am  

Had a festive drink in Weatherspoons in Scarborough Tuesday after walking 4 miles . Abbot Ale in fine form.

An enjoyable day out .

My Christmas Eve in Thorne was good also , good atmosphere , didnt see Fargrange though.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:58 am  

York today (trains allowing) so there should be something to report later / tomorrow.