where the west is best, a survey trip by mark bainton Welcome back to our monthly adventures or their correct title, Survey Trips.
a pint in the rack and receive three one third glasses of three differing beers you have selected to try…brilliant.
We are to head westward is at Blacktoft and the Hope & Anchor. Situated on the banks of the River Ouse we sit outside enjoying a pint or two on this nice warm sunny evening. Some try the Great Newsome Amy’s Aviator, some go for the Pedigree from Marston’s and Old Speckled Hen from Greene King. I decide to try the Dark Masquerade a LocAle beer from the Halfmoon Brewery. There was also a ‘charity’ beer to complete the range named Help the Heroes brewed by Marston’s and proceeds from the sale is going to Help the 46 Heroes charity. All the beers receive good comments from every body as we head back to the coach to head for Howden and the Wheatsheaf. The Wheatsheaf is on Hailgate., where we had four beers to choose from Timothy Taylor Landlord, John Smiths & Tetley Cask and Rooster’s Yankee. It is good to see all the beers were tasted and all received favourable comments on the survey sheets. I was informed the licensees are taking over the Board Inn in Howden after refurbishment is complete shortly; we wish them well in this new venture. North Cave and the White Hart is next on our list. This is how sampling beers should be done. Ask for three thirds of
The selection on offer Sharp’s Doombar; Wold Top’s Mallard; Theakston’s XB and Black Bull Bitter, not commonly seen. This is a very good local pub and worth a visit if you are nearby.
The Triton Inn at Brantingham becomes our fourth pub to be visited. After the several months ago if you hadn’t seen the devastation you wouldn’t believe there had been one. Well done to all who were involved with the refurbishment of the pub. I couldn’t see any smoked beers on the bar but I did see Timothy Taylor’s Landlord on sale and very nice it was. Alongside it there was Black Sheep Ale and Great Newsome’s Frothingham Best. Unfortunately for ourselves other customers before us had drunk both barrels dry! Oh well..
Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA
Duke of Cumberland or Duke in North Ferriby is our next host. This Cask Marque pub serves up beers from Marston’s. On parade at the bar were Ringwood’s Boondoggle and Old Thumper; Jennings Bitter and Marston’s Pedigree This is a very lively pub and from where I was stood most drinkers were holding a glass of ale and not testament to the publican’s hard work. The Beech Tree, Kirkella very popular destination for the drinker who likes a wide choice of beer to choose from. The spacious pub with a great beer garden to relax in has featured in the Good Beer Guide for a few years now. Adnams Broadside and Cameron’s 150 goes down well along with Daleside’s Old Leg Over and 2 Little Fishes. The banter is friendly with the licensee and some game in the form of bending touching toes takes centre stage with part of the group, all seems to be in good fun and with a drink as the wager for the winner. The trip comes to the end and its time to go. I would like to thank all the publicans for their hospitality and Acklams coach company for safely getting us there and back. The price of a beer on the trip was between £2.95-£3.15 a pint. News about future trips are on the back page of this PM.
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