Can anyone shed any light on the persistant rumour that there are major problems with the internals of the building and it may be anything up to 2 years before they open?
Can anyone shed any light on the persistant rumour that there are major problems with the internals of the building and it may be anything up to 2 years before they open?
I thought the internal problems were in the Hatchet, I've heard nothing about the Diamond Tap.
People who demonise stronger beers are speaking from a position of ignorance.
Are you accusing me of demonising strong beer? Would it not be sensible to offer some draught drinks of modest ABV? Myself, I would like to enjoy a few pints of beer of between 3.5 to 4.0. Often regarded as session ales, I understand.
When I first started frequenting pubs, draught beer or lager of 5% or more, was extraordinary. Now it is the norm. I think it would be a good idea that modest strength beers were priced noticeably cheaper than their stronger cousins!
When I first started frequenting pubs, draught beer or lager of 5% or more, was extraordinary. Now it is the norm. I think it would be a good idea that modest strength beers were priced noticeably cheaper than their stronger cousins!
They are, by reason of the duty system. When was the last time you were in a pub?
Wasn't that originally brewed and bottled by Morlands in Abingdon (Named after the MG). Who brews it now then. As an infrequent pub user, I fall behind on what's what in the brewery business. Morlands was a Whitbread umberella company in its final days I believe.
Correct. Your uncertainty on this point suggests that you are not a regular pub user.
What uncertainty? I used the term 'I understand' as it was a quote from a CAMRA friend of mine some time back and not something I read in an official document.
They are, by reason of the duty system. When was the last time you were in a pub?
Two weeks ago. Sadly, a lunch-time session is becoming prohibitively expensive, particularly in Newbury town. When I do go, however, it seems to be a competition for stronger ales...why? I went into the KC a while back (Christmas week) and their GK IPA was off, so we had to go on the Abbot Ale...9 pints later, I couldn't work out how to use my phone! It wasn't until the next day I discovered it is a 5%er!!!
I'm going to turn this on it head now, what I'd like to see is the super strength still Cider for the summer (>7%), but only drink halves in-place of pints, but not many town pubs serve it.
I just finished a box of this at home and I enjoyed that!
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