In that area keep your eyes peeled for Hook Norton Brewery beers. It’s not far away. And if you want a really lovely lunch or dinner, I can recommend The Kingham Plough about 15 mins drive from your hotel.Originally Posted by MST
Excellent, I'll be spending the week babysitting some Portuguese colleagues so The Kingham Plough recommendation is gratefully received, as are any others you may have?
I've just checked and the hotel's got Ironstone Lager from Hook Norton Brewery, I'll give it a go and report back.
I’ve not been, but a good place to drain the company Credit Card, is The Wild Rabbit (also in Kingham), owned by Lady Bamford (of the JCB clan).
The Lamb Inn, Burford is also worth a look. Burford itself is a beautiful, quintessential Cotswolds village, so your colleagues will love that.
To the north is Chipping Campden, another beautiful village with some good pubs and Cotswold House Hotel & Spa. We stayed there a few years ago, food and service was excellent.
And if your colleagues want to see a really traditional and unusual brewery, take them to Hook Norton for a tour. It’s a very rare example of a Victorian Tower Brewery, of which there are only a few left…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_brewery
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Harviestoun Brewery make some cracking beers. Their Schiehallion Lager is also fantastic.Went to The Ivy and had this
Back home and can of this
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Northern Monk Northern Star PorterAttachment 19190
TASTING UPDATE: That was a good drop and I really quite enjoyed it, mellowed considerably after the first third or so after my palate had adjusted. My only regret is buying just the 1, I bought a few different stouts and porters from Tesco this afternoon including Northern Monk's Death Star Ep.II with the intention of drinking them sparingly...
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I'm a weak, weak man!
Northern Monk Death Star Ep.II Imperial StoutAttachment 19191
TASTING UPDATE: Thick like treacle and sticky on the lips, the flavour notes were somewhat overcome by the strength of this one (12%!) and I declare it too rich for my blood, that's me done for the night!
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Called in Granville’s for a couple early doors Saturday, Northern Monk Northern Star on cask followed by Wilde Child Brownie Hunter
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Northern Star
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Called in to Town Street Tavern for a quickie on Sunday with middle son , we both had this
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Really enjoying Wye Valley Meadery, some cracking ales there - and of course, with the help of bees, must be healthy...
Last night tipples
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Called in for a couple at Granville’s, this first
Northern Monk Great Northern Ale , really good trad bitter , then had a Wilde Child Insatiable Circumstance , caramel latte porter( forgot picture)
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Normally something is drink in the warmer months, it has been a while since I've had a gose.
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Had this when back home
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Good old Leffe for me tonight.
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Thanks to some friends that are just back from visiting family in Chile, one of many delicious beers from the other side of the world:
I was up the Toon recently, first visit since before the virus.
Crown Posada . . .
The Bridge . . .
F.T.F.A.
Just opened one of these, it's delicious, possibly the nicest IPA I've had . . .
Enjoy, nice to see you back Bob
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Enjoy, nice to see you back Bob
Cheers Chris!
Dropped Mrs T and friend at Granville’s, so had to call in and have a pint of Northern Monk Great Northern Ale , then called at Jim’s and had 1/2 of Ampersand Porter and pickup these to have at home watching the Six Nations match
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There I was yesterday early doors in the Vic having a quiet sup and a bit crack on, when 2 "gentlemen" decided to partake of fisticuffs, quite unheard of in this afternoon oasis of calm! Once we overcame the surprise of it and went to resolve the situation, they'd fallen to the floor, still pummelling each other. As a pal and I started to heave the top one off his opponent (both about 18-19 stone) I noticed that a rather loud chap in the corner who'd being annoying folks had decided to raise one of the tall and rather heavy bar stools above his head with intent to bring it down on someone - not good - so I was forced to divert my attention as I was in the line of fire. Well, I removed the weapon from him and gave him some life advice and the police arrived and took care of the rest. As you were . . .
Oh you lucky lad, that’s a rare sup and a lovely one to boot!I was up the Toon recently, first visit since before the virus.
Crown Posada . . .
Mid week beer for me
I saw this in a shop and thought I would give it a try
It’s very nice, clean, crisp and hoppy but rather strong at 5.8%
An enjoyable lager which is a rarity for me
On leave tomorrow so might have a couple tonight
No Guinness in the fridge though.
A couple of local ales from up the Toon way from the always reliable Hadrian Border Brewery, Tyneside Blonde to refresh after a sweaty wark doon intiv Durham then some Ouseburn Porter for some body . . .
. . . mmmm.... niice bonny lads!
Treated to a couple of local brews by my good lady, Cloudwater Brew Co, Blackforest Gateaux Imperial Stout, 11%. Guess I’ll only partake of the one as I’m driving tomorrow.
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NEIPA
My father’s favourite beer was Larue ^
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Have you tried it? Not for me I’m afraid. Akin to Budweiser.
It was a time where we only drunk ice tea at home (us children) because we knew the water had been boiled (on top of the Pasteur filter). So Larue was a healthy alternative when he was thirsty. I did taste it then but I can’t remember. I am not surprised by the American analogy though as he liked Miller when we lived in the US
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Back from skiing in Italy , so up to Granville’s for couple, I had an Atom Dark Matter and a Vocation Naughty & Nice , Mrs T started on a half of Ridgeside Thicket. Good selection on at moment
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I'm ashamed to say that I was drink driving yesterday afternoon...
3 of us went to Hackney's Four Quarters for a few beers and some nostalgic game playing. That's probably my all time favourite arcade game right there with a pint of Mondo's Outrun Hazy Pale, brewed to match Beavertown's Gamma Ray in flavour profile.
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Sega rally - awesome game.I'm ashamed to say that I was drink driving yesterday afternoon...
3 of us went to Hackney's Four Quarters for a few beers and some nostalgic game playing. That's probably my all time favourite arcade game right there with a pint of Mondo's Outrun Hazy Pale, brewed to match Beavertown's Gamma Ray in flavour profile.
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Can’t say I have tried the beer but it sounds good. I like Gamma Ray
Couple in Granville’s , Wilde Child Italian Job , tiramisu milkshake stout , on keg so a bit cold and fizzy for me , then Atom Dark Matter on cask , better for this style imho.
Back home having a change of type
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Last day for Jim’s Bar & Bottle shop, shame really, so called for a couple and picked up some cans (30% discount)
Trying this one
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Having a taster of Aldi's Brew Dog me too range tonight, starting with this ...
Not bad.
Not as nice as Brew Dog Jet Black Heart... but not bad at all.
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Finished off with this last night
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Started on yet another excellent ale from Hadrian early doors yesterday . . .
Then on to another local ale from Big Lamp, very aptly named for supping in the Palatinate . . .
Spoiled for choice just to the west of the Toon . . .
Love a Pint of Jarl, (pump to the left last pic) went to Fyne ales beer fest a few years back, fabulous. Cheers, John B4
Having finished a week of alcohol-free on call, I have selected these three for a thirst-quenching session. There may be a fourth as I'm not at work tomorrow. Who knows!
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Having finished a week of alcohol-free on call, I have selected these three for a thirst-quenching session. There may be a fourth as I'm not at work tomorrow. Who knows!
That's a damn fine trio!
After a day on the river flinging fluf at trout I sat down with a couple of bottles of Platform 6.1
I like a stronger beer and wouldn't contemplate anything below 4.5%. The bigger the number the better!
has anyone had a slurp of 'Sink The Bismark'?
By chance I bought a brace each of their porter and stout today at B&M Bargains, £1.79 per bottle, tremendous value. I've had the porter before and it's excellent, I'll be trying the stout later after a swally of Greene King Abbot.
Not quite the body of the porter, but still very nice indeed . . .
Not quite the body of the porter, but still very nice indeed . . .
"What's the matter lagerboy? Afraid of the dark? "
In Knaesborough last night, so popped into The Track & Sleeper on the station platform, not a bad selection on cask mainly Gorilla Brewery, so had the Vanilla Gorilla, a new one to me , vanilla/chocolate porter, very nice. Nice bar and good location and will visit again
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A couple of locals while I catch up on todays RvV
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I’m on Skye this week, sourced some Scottish beers for the fridge from Inveralmond, Overtone and Williams Bro’s Brewing. I’d love to share them with you but Tapatalk seems to be in a perpetual state of distress where embedding pics is concerned.
First of a brace from Lidl, an excellent ale, reduced from the already marvellous £1.09 to 99p. Brewed for them by Shepherd Neame last time I checked . . .
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