Tetley's To Close?

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 06 Nov, 2008 11:04 am

uncle michael wrote: Si wrote: 'Arry 'Awk wrote: OK Simonm and unca Mick!I had a thought on hearing the Tetley closure news.Request that the two lads at Leeds Brewery,put in a bidfor TC's premises. With their standard of brewing, theirsales would rocket in no time and we wouldn't be stuck withThe present day 'Non'-Tetleys!Just an Idea!?arry This dinnertime, one of the Leeds Brewery lads was on Radio Leeds talking about this very subject, Arry! He was saying that Leeds Brewery's sales are growing because they are a micro-brewery with a niche-market, whereas Carlsberg-Tetley had grown too big and remote from their customers. Sounds about right. I am not been a Killjoy but Leeds Brewery sales might have grown( but by how much?) Micro brewery= Micro growth?. As I said in my previous post I think cask beer is a dying breed, just like Fishmongers,Greengrocers,Cobblers,Post Offices,Haberdasheries ???? sad but I think true.Michael Well i think Leeds brewery seems to be doing quite well.Was in York last friday and went in the Brigantes on Micklegate.Had a couple of Leeds best and whilst stood at the bar i reckon every other pint of bitter ordered was Leeds Best.They are in the hunt for more premises in the centre so business must be good.I think they need to keep their niche and not go too big,quality not quantity!

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Thu 06 Nov, 2008 1:56 pm

The Old Steps on York Place where i work has Leeds brewery beers on tap. Usually Leeds Best and Pale as Midnight bell didn't sell as well according to the mamnger i spoke to yesterday, however they will be putting Midnight Bell on for Xmas.I also found out that Leeds brewery are now bottling their beers as well.

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 06 Nov, 2008 2:06 pm

Steve Jones wrote: The Old Steps on York Place where i work has Leeds brewery beers on tap. Usually Leeds Best and Pale as Midnight bell didn't sell as well according to the mamnger i spoke to yesterday, however they will be putting Midnight Bell on for Xmas.I also found out that Leeds brewery are now bottling their beers as well. Bottling,where can i purchase these bottles mi lud?

Si · Post by Si » Thu 06 Nov, 2008 2:11 pm

cnosni wrote: Steve Jones wrote: The Old Steps on York Place where i work has Leeds brewery beers on tap. Usually Leeds Best and Pale as Midnight bell didn't sell as well according to the mamnger i spoke to yesterday, however they will be putting Midnight Bell on for Xmas.I also found out that Leeds brewery are now bottling their beers as well. Bottling,where can i purchase these bottles mi lud? Wharfed Ale of Otley. I got a Leeds Brewery pint pot from there, too.

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 06 Nov, 2008 2:15 pm

Si wrote: cnosni wrote: Steve Jones wrote: The Old Steps on York Place where i work has Leeds brewery beers on tap. Usually Leeds Best and Pale as Midnight bell didn't sell as well according to the mamnger i spoke to yesterday, however they will be putting Midnight Bell on for Xmas.I also found out that Leeds brewery are now bottling their beers as well. Bottling,where can i purchase these bottles mi lud? Wharfed Ale of Otley. I got a Leeds Brewery pint pot from there, too. I feel a drive to Otley coming on,of course that will be to take the little un to the river..........naturally.

Si · Post by Si » Thu 06 Nov, 2008 2:33 pm

You'd better ring them first, to check availability. In my experience, they sell out quickly. Mind you, there's always The Junction, Bay Horse, Black Bull et al...................... PS They're on Bondgate BTW, near The Ring O' Bells.

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 06 Nov, 2008 6:23 pm

Si wrote: You'd better ring them first, to check availability. In my experience, they sell out quickly. Mind you, there's always The Junction, Bay Horse, Black Bull et al...................... PS They're on Bondgate BTW, near The Ring O' Bells. Noticed today a new bar opening on New Station Street,no signage.Its the old Olan Mills Photo studio.I went over and asked about what was happening and was told its a Leeds Brewery bar.Kerching!!

simonm · Post by **simonm** » Thu 06 Nov, 2008 6:25 pm

Is that the place next to the Prince of Wales?

Reginal Perrin · Post by **Reginal Perrin** » Fri 07 Nov, 2008 1:50 pm

Right on the corner opposite the NCP? Very interesting? Whata rare occurance a pub actually opening not closing?Especially a totally new pub not owned by Wetherspoons in premises which had never been used as such.

Reginal Perrin · Post by **Reginal Perrin** » Fri 07 Nov, 2008 2:03 pm

Lads I'm a committed bitter drinker but have known life long quaffers switch to lager because of the high risk of a bad pint. I have to admit I drink John Smiths as the quality tends to be less variable. I used to drink Trophy years ago and still have Websters greeen label in the club. I know it's weak but I like it.I can't stand a warm bitter either and proper cask froma cold cellar is just heaven. What Uncle Mick was saying is bang right though if it doesn't shift it goes queer. It's why I never touch guest ales as it will not give a good account of itself.I bet there's be a lot less trouble if youngsters drank bitter as they'd not get so pi$$ed. It's not as easy to drink 8 pints of bitter as it is 8 bottles of that blue $hit.