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All Very Dark

Brew York Imperial Tonkoko Stout We’ve beefed up Tonkoko and brewed an imperial version, set to launch at the 2017 Leeds International Beer Festival. Expect an even bigger coconut, Tonka, Cacao & Vanilla hit, to compliment the extra abv. Wrapped… Continue Reading →

I’m Shrinking

Rushmere Country Park A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy.  Come and view herons nesting in Spring from our outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s… Continue Reading →

Is there any Good News

Strange, but need to try all sorts

BrewDog Candy Kittens For our latest collaboration beer, we have teamed up with Candy Kittens who have been shaking up the sweet game for the past decade. Our liquid tribute to the gourmet gummies is just as big on flavour… Continue Reading →

Shepherd Neame 1698

“Kentish Strong Ale”.First brewed in 1998 as a special @ 10.5% abv to celebrate Shepherd Neame’s tricentenary. A cask version at 4.5% was also released. Was made a pasteurised bottle regular at 6.5% under the name Celebration Ale. Relaunched in… Continue Reading →

Just Weired

BrewDog Tony’s Hopolonely White Chocolate & Raspberry Milkshake IPA Our Tony’s Hopolonely collaboration brings one of the amazing chocolatiers bars to life in beer form! This white chocolate and raspberry milkshake IPA combines sweetness and sharp fruit with a bold… Continue Reading →

Old Peculier is definitely up there with my favorites 

Buxton Whetstone A full-bodied and full-flavoured IPA – in the West Coast style. Assertive but balanced hop bitterness complements the malt backbone. Aromas are forthright, coming from the big dry-hopping with Columbus, Ahtanum, Azacca and Ekuanot. 3rd Place – Alpha… Continue Reading →

Visit the Lakes, 50p for a wee

This must be a Tax on the elderly, I need the loo more than most, especially after a drive to the Lakes

Tarn Hows Walk

Tarn Hows from Coniston This walk starts in the lovely village of Coniston by the lake of the same name, and is particularly suited to anyone staying there. Tarn Hows is a very well known Lake District visitor attraction. What… Continue Reading →

Cherry and Honey

Rudgate Ruby Mild Dark cherry, ruby red Smell: Sweet, strawberries, smokey Taste: Soft, rich, complex A dark premium mild ‘Silver medal CAMRA Winter Beer Festival 2002’ Perła Miodowa / Honey Back Label, translated from Polish: Perła Miodowa perfectly joins hop… Continue Reading →

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