: Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:43 pm  

WANDERER wrote:

Enjoyed a pint of Batemans XXXB in the Salutation last night before venturing to the Dons Race Night.

Now that is a lovely pint of ale, but hard to find.

: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:46 pm  

Had a lovely pint of Hazelnut and Coffee Porter (Saltaire) today and the rare but lethal Abbot Reserve; later, had a pint of Club Extreme at the Concertina Band Club in Mexborough.

[Wanderer]

: Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:11 am  

Love Abbot Reserve but not found any since April!

[Wanderer]

: Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:42 am  

Next Wetherspoons International Real Ale Festival, Thursday 30 October to Sunday 16 November 2008. Includes ... Guest brewers from America, Australia, Denmark & Japan. Imported beers from Belgium & Poland. Speciality, seasonal, organic & fruit beers. Beers brewed exclusively for J D Wetherspoon. Ales selected in partnership with CAMRA drinkers. More details and list of Ales ... www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/promotions/2008 ... -festival/

Next Wetherspoons International Real Ale Festival, Thursday 30 October to Sunday 16 November 2008. Includes ... Guest brewers from America, Australia, Denmark & Japan. Imported beers from Belgium & Poland. Speciality, seasonal, organic & fruit beers. Beers brewed exclusively for J D Wetherspoon. Ales selected in partnership with CAMRA drinkers. More details and list of Ales ... www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/promotions/2008 ... -festival/

[Wanderer]

: Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:41 am  

Managed to find a pint of Hobgoblin in Barristers Bar in Bolton town centre yesterday afternoon. Went some way to making up up for not getting to the Reebok ... but that's another story!

[Wanderer]

: Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:41 pm  

Blackberry Cascade (Saltaire)
Gathering Storm (Leeds)
Best Bitter (Timothy Taylor)
Old Speckled Hen (Morland)

all sampled on Sunday in the Brighouse / Rastrick area but the best drink of the day was

Black Witch (Moorhouse).

Must give a special mention to the Roundhill Tavern at Rastrick. First time ever in the place, but made to feel extremely welcome by the lovely young blonde barmaid who pointed us in the direction of Cheese, Pate and Biscuits as well as serving a quality pint of T Taylors Best! Winner!

[Wanderer]

: Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:11 pm  

WANDERER wrote:

The second part of Yorkshire TV's Yorkshire's Perfect Pint due to be screened tonight at 10.40pm has been postponed until Monday 20.10.08, also at 10.40pm.

Hope I remember!

Didn't forget. Features on three brewerys this time;

Leeds Brewery
York Brewery
and the Brown Cow Brewery (at Selby).

Made me fancy a pint!

: Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:12 am  

I've been a bit dry of late, but sampled some Badger Golden Champion bottled ale at the weekend. Absolutely gorgeous stuff.
Looking forward to Friday night at the Fighting Cock, Bradford & Saturday afternoon round Halifax. If anyone can recommend anywhere in the centre of the latter I should be grateful.

[Wanderer]

: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:11 am  

Not a personal recommendation as Halifax is not a place that I know too well but the GBG 2009 speaks highly of the Three Pigeons (1 Sun Fold, South Parade) - Previous CAMRA award-winner.

: Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:04 pm  

An agreeable pint of Thornbridge Jay Wick this lunchtime at the Bluecoat, preceded by a tasty pint of Abbott at the Cross Keys, both in Rotherham.

Am traipsing to North Wales for a few days from Friday. Any suggestions from the Good Beer Guide in the vicinity of Pwllheli and 20 mile radius thereof would be appreciated . Yes I know what I said earlier
Perhaps it is indispensable after all