Merry Christmas

Oh yes, glad to be back as well.

We be coming over this Spring, staying mostly in Hawes, and wondering what the ale scene will be like in North Yorks around Easter.

Hoping for more of the darker stuff than we usually find.

What's the pub scene like these days around Hawes, Askrigg, and Leyburn. And is The Nook actually brewing in Holmfirth?? We will also be in Haworth for a few days. Hoping The Old Silent is still going well.

chuck

M Platt> I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas with copious real ale. >

In article , M Platting writes

Yerrrsh. Doin' ur best.

Can't. Drunk too much.

Probably more choice than ever before. A lot of new breweries opened, particularly in the Lake District, many of which find their way into Yorkshire.

Can't be explicit about Wensleydale, but Yes, the Nook is still brewing, as in Summer Wine brewery in Holmfirth.

Old Silent is very much still going and has actually made next year's Good Beer Guide. Do try the Waggon and Horses on the Hebden Bridge road out of Oxenhope. (although go no further - Hebden Bridge is dire these days)

M Platting wrote: Do try the Waggon and Horses on the Hebden Bridge

We used to often visit the Waggon and Horses near Oxenhope, used to walk over from Haworth. In those days the landlord had a brewery in the garage and brewed some lovely ales.

Few years back we stopped in. There was a woman behind the bar, and all the beers were rather light, floral, with little to recommend them. As we will be in Haworth we will give it another go.

Most of our time we will be living in Hawes, with visits to the Lake District among others.

thanks

chuck

What kind of attitude is that? There’s always room for one more beer.

I'll drink to that. Hic.

Oh, well, since you're offering - thanks very much

"Old Silent is very much still going and has actually made next year's Good Beer Guide. Do try the Waggon and Horses on the Hebden Bridge road out of Oxenhope. (although go no further - Hebden Bridge is dire these days)

Well all I can say is that in the last fortnight i've had pints of Pictish Brewers Gold, Chinook. Taylor Landlord, Bridestone WInter Warmer and Wensleydale Poachers in Hebden Bridge over the last week and they've all been pretty good! Oh and a good Jaipur last night, and all for less than £3 (some less than £2!)

I have not however had the pleasure of visiting the White Lion or the Shoulder of Mutton as I am not prepared to pay £3.50 for something like Black Sheep Bitter.

Might be a question of knowing where to go,

And a good trip to Manchester on 27th December as well.

Happy new year!

I guess you are talking about beers available in non-pub outlets.

If you are talking about Midgehole Working Mens' Club, then of course you're certainly not talking about a pub. As with all clubs, it's members and invited guests only (although I understand the club turns a blind eye to the rules and will sign in anyone and everyone - hardly a move likely to be approved by genuine pubs, and one of which the CIU and the local authority should be made aware).

And then there's Moyles - a self described 'boutique hotel' with unspeakable decor - exotic flower displays and Eastern European chipboard. Trendy perhaps 10 years ago, but now it's one of the most depressing places one could imagine. I'd rather drink in a mortuary.

Add to that the Albert, Swan, Hole in the Wall and the once great Railway. All dire.

As you can see, not at all. And as for Taylors Landlord, do you really think that is an enticement when it's available in so many outlets!

Not surprised you want to go there - you may actually get some decent beer!

There's a lot to be said for that. I've just tried some Hardknott beer in (would you believe) the Knot in Manchester.

I think that brewery is destined for greater things.

That is so good to hear!!!!

The word pub was not in my posting, Midgehole club is open to members, their guests and CIU affiliates as far as I can see.

There are quite a few clubs in the GBG that say "show this guide or Camra membership to be signed in". Maybe they should be reported to some great authority too!

As for Moyles. Five different beers at reasonable prices, good variety, well kept, 20p off for CAMRA members, friendly staff and customers all a lot more important than the docor.

has pretty good recent reviews (one by me admittedly)

Think i'll go back to lurking.

Soooo ... wot's the deal on The Waggon and Hosses in Oxenhope lately??? Should we detour in that direction?? Are they brewing again?? Has the food got back to GOOD again?? Are there a few non-blonde ales on tap??

A waiting public wants to know.

Hi

There no longer is a brewery at the Wagon and Horses, not been to the pub myself for a while but local reports are good. The folk who had the pub and brewery have moved back into the area and are involved in a Bistro in Haworth see:

Hope this helps.

Lynda Keighley & Craven CAMRA