Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:42 pm  

Wanderer wrote:

Is the Cocked Hat open again???

I've no idea, not been for a few years.
It's immaterial anyway if it's at Bramall Lane.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:33 pm  

Tuesday evening ... Church House, Wath ...

Robinsons Enigma 4.3%
Fullers Chiswick Bitter 3.5%
Highgate Bee-Zone 4.0%

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:58 pm  

Bradford was a bit of a let down on the Real Ale front.

After the Turls Green (Lloyds) where Titanic's Ship of Dreams 4.5% was sampled, The Castle was closed (guide says it should have been open), the New Beehive was closed and Haigys was closed (guide said open as did a sign in the window ).

The City Vaults was therefore a breath of fresh air (Black Sheep Bitter) before it was off to the Top House outside Odsal (Black Sheep Bitter).

I did have two excellent pints in Leeds en-route back ...

Midnight Bell in the Brewery Tap (rude not to) and Moor Beer Company Amoor, a very nice porter at 4.5% in the Scarbrough Hotel.

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:03 pm  

Wanderer wrote:

Bradford was a bit of a let down on the Real Ale front.

After the Turls Green (Lloyds) where Titanic's Ship of Dreams 4.5% was sampled, The Castle was closed (guide says it should have been open), the New Beehive was closed and Haigys was closed (guide said open as did a sign in the window ).

The City Vaults was therefore a breath of fresh air (Black Sheep Bitter) before it was off to the Top House outside Odsal (Black Sheep Bitter).

I did have two excellent pints in Leeds en-route back ...

Midnight Bell in the Brewery Tap (rude not to) and Moor Beer Company Amoor, a very nice porter at 4.5% in the Scarbrough Hotel.

Don't forget the non-real ale in the Bradford ground bar ... nectar or what?
Compared to the Keepquiet, it was nectar. Cheaper too.

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:50 pm  

Once again I'm having to miss this due to work, but for anyone able to go I bet it's a brilliant event: http://www.hullcamra.org.uk/beerfestnews.htm

Once again I'm having to miss this due to work, but for anyone able to go I bet it's a brilliant event: http://www.hullcamra.org.uk/beerfestnews.htm

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:45 am  

Well, after drinking real ale and the likes for 40 years, tonight I have seen a new innovation in Guiness drinking .Just been to Napoleons casino where I ordered a pint of the black stuff. I was served from a can which was completely flat when poured. The glass was then stood on a type of vibrating plate which, basically shook the glass till a creamy head appeared. Tasted good, just think it might now be impossible to serve it with a shamrock on top!

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:41 am  

Wanderer wrote:

Bradford was a bit of a let down on the Real Ale front.

After the Turls Green (Lloyds) where Titanic's Ship of Dreams 4.5% was sampled, The Castle was closed (guide says it should have been open), the New Beehive was closed and Haigys was closed (guide said open as did a sign in the window ).

The City Vaults was therefore a breath of fresh air (Black Sheep Bitter) before it was off to the Top House outside Odsal (Black Sheep Bitter).

I did have two excellent pints in Leeds en-route back ...

Midnight Bell in the Brewery Tap (rude not to) and Moor Beer Company Amoor, a very nice porter at 4.5% in the Scarbrough Hotel.

Is the Sparrow on your list, best new pub in Bradford in years?

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:00 am  

tigertot wrote:

Is the Sparrow on your list, best new pub in Bradford in years?

It is now

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:46 am  

Wanderer wrote:

It is now

You missed a gem. I could also have said only new pub in Bradford in years.

[Wanderer]

Re: O/T Another Round - More tales of Real Ale : Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:29 am  

Had a couple of pints of the very nice Bath Ales Barnsey 4.5% on Friday evening (Tut n Shive).