Blimey two posts in a week about Beer, either the Beer is too good or I’m drinking too much. This was a wonderful porter (a theme I think) was well received 4/5 … Old Growler Porter 5.0 % abv Our famous porter has won at the CAMRA winter festival twice, the only brewery to do… Continue reading Beer of the Week
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Beer of the Week : Herold Black Chalice
I have been eying this up for a few days, but only took the plunge when a “collude” was having it with his group of reprobates. Herold Black Chalice 4.8% abv This dark, almost black, stout-like beer is characterised by a dense creamy head and rich flavours reminiscent of plain chocolate. I would easily drink… Continue reading Beer of the Week : Herold Black Chalice
CAMRA pub of year named – its a pig
A pub named after a breed of pig was today named the best in Britain. The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) praised the Old Spot Inn, calling it a well-run community pub. 100-year-old free house in Dursley on the Cotswold Way is named after the Gloucestershire Old Spot pig. It beat other contenders in the… Continue reading CAMRA pub of year named – its a pig