Real Ale lovers take note!!

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sun 20 Jan, 2008 9:49 pm

cnosni wrote: stevief wrote: I noticed some new style beer pumps in the Horse'n'Trumpet last weekend.The 'wicket' hasn't changed,it's the tap.It rises up from the bar in an inverted 'J'. I can't imagine it helping the barstaff,the lass who served me,being 'vertically challenged' was holding the glass at eye level. In the H&T on Dec 28,Landlord spot on but had to keep asking for a top up.Also went in Whitelocks,very busy but the range of ales was poor. If the landlord was 'spot on' surely you wouldn't have to keep asking him for a top - up? (boom boom)

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Sun 20 Jan, 2008 10:00 pm

stevief wrote: Anyone who remembers the Duck and Drake from its earliest days will no doubt recall 'Old Mill Bitter'.It was an excellant session beer and I'm pleased to inform everyone it's back on. My local is an Old Mill Brewery House. Used to be a vicarage I think.Been disappointed on my last few visits to the H&T with the lack of choice, indded last time it was Tetley's or nowt so we turned straight round.Was in Whitelocks last week and other than the regular OP and the guest Abbot I can't remember what else was on it was so memorable Also I hope its just a blip with "THE PARTY" being planned there but was in the Vic the week before and they didn't have much choice either. I think one of the 3 guests beers also went off while we were there and no sign of anyone likely to put the unused pumps on

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Thu 24 Jan, 2008 5:58 pm

Absolute WOE and Thrice Woe!Decided to nip down to the West End pubfor lunch and try their Leeds Best as recommendedon here recently.'Sorry' sez the barman,'We haven't got it on thisweek, should be back in a short while!So, I plumped for a pint of Jenning's CumberlandBitter instead! T'Was very palatable,I must admitand the sirloin steak was excellent,so not sodisappointed as I thought I'd be!The food there is excellent and well worth a visit.Wide choice of menu too. Must tell Oliver!CheersArry

Post by **cnosni** » Fri 25 Jan, 2008 12:43 am

arry awk wrote: Absolute WOE and Thrice Woe!Decided to nip down to the West End pubfor lunch and try their Leeds Best as recommendedon here recently.'Sorry' sez the barman,'We haven't got it on thisweek, should be back in a short while!So, I plumped for a pint of Jenning's CumberlandBitter instead! T'Was very palatable,I must admitand the sirloin steak was excellent,so not sodisappointed as I thought I'd be!The food there is excellent and well worth a visit.Wide choice of menu too. Must tell Oliver!CheersArry Oh yes ,the Cumberland Ale by Jennings is very moreish.If the Victoria is beginning to struggle withits real ale then perhaps the Palace for the party,no problem with ale there,but no seperate rooms for a party.

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Fri 25 Jan, 2008 11:21 am

I can recommend The Scarbrough for ale , it'susuallu good. gets very crowded now though,although the old non smoking bit is less so.I am a life member of CAMRA and usally pop in here for a pint or three when I have time. I work on York Place so it is not far away

The Doggers · Post by **The Doggers** » Fri 25 Jan, 2008 2:34 pm

Where's the Grove boys?? Sorry if I sound daft lol. I would just like to try some of this Leeds beer

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Fri 25 Jan, 2008 2:40 pm

Go out of Leeds past Dark Arches under the railway bridge, past The hilton Hotel and over the bridge. The grove is on your right hand side. It used to be hidden away but is now visible surrounded by new office buildings.A little gem with the old layout of lots of little rooms and a room devoted to live music. A must visit for real ale lovers.

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Fri 25 Jan, 2008 4:26 pm

This might really belong on the dialect thread, but I was mentioningto someone the other day that no one asks for "A pint of mixed" nowadays ,and most bar staff would give you a "Yer what?" if you did. I remember the old nicknames for mixed beers:a pint of mixed : bitter & mildgrandmother: old & mildmother in law: old & bitter!anyone remember any more?

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Fri 25 Jan, 2008 5:15 pm

Hi Steve Thanks for the orientation of the LeedsAle venues! Don't venture into town muchat my grand old age!!! but will certainly try the 'Scabby'!I don't smoke any more so that ban don't bother me!PS; I thought a 'Mother in law' was stout and bitter???Arry

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Fri 25 Jan, 2008 5:35 pm

The Doggers wrote: Where's the Grove boys?? Sorry if I sound daft lol. I would just like to try some of this Leeds beer aim for bridge-water place doggers(ive circled the grove in red) but watch you don't blink or you just might miss it lol i used to go there every Tuesday for jam sessions but i haven't been for ages!! last time i went it was in the middle of a building site!