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Let the tasting of fine ales and ciders begin. See you there

Great British Beer Festival 2011

 

 2-6 August 2011

Earls Court, London

Online Festival Programme

Real Cider & Perry list

Real Ale List

I'll be attending On Friday afternoon so expect a few photos and videos as well as tasting notes.
 

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The Finsbury

There not enough negative words in the world to sum up this place. To be fair, I used to be a regular once upon a time, even then it wasn't great but was a place to bump into old local friends. Has been taken over and renovated a few times now and it gets worse and worse everytime. It has tried to sell itself as a venue for music and its painfully laughable. A lot of the real locals have moved on to better places because it is so unwelcoming. Now, the selection of alcohol, truly shite. The only ale they serve is London Pride, the condition of it is more suitable for pouring over a bag of chips. The prices are ridiculously over the top and keep changing depending on the bar staff of the day. Pride comes in at between £3.20-£4. Do yourself a favour and never go here unless the management starts managing of course. It pains me to write about this place like this but it has to be said. I hope for a better future as so many pubs are disappearing nowadays.
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Old Ale Emporium

A great local recognised by Camra as 'Pub of the season' with 4 real ale pumps. London Pride and the rest are guests all kept in wonderful condition. Expect a constantly changing wide selection of ale like Hobgoblin, Brain SA, Deuchars, Flying Dutchman etc. Dave and Hazel run this pub remarkably well with some fun young staff, making a visit always welcoming. There are plenty of TVs for the sport and the jukebox is superb (unlike many pubs). On the outside there is a covered smoking area and seating.
    Overall it's a superb local that I would reconmend to anyone. It's a place where everyone gets to know eachother by name very quickly and banter follows tout de suite . Unfortunately it gets overlooked as there quite a few pubs in the area.


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Wenlock Arms

Been hearing rumours that this place is closing soon, hope not. Visit their website http://www.wenlock-arms.co.uk/ to keep informed about the subject. This place is truly a time capsule, best ales you'll ever taste kept in top condition. A historic venue that should be preserved for the future. Anyway give it a visit if you haven't before and do it before it disappears email your support to savethewenlock@gmail.com

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Death of a great pub - Oakdale Arms

Feel sorry for the staff and the locals. Brewery did its best job to slowly kill it and sell it to developers for profit. Shame on you!!!

Shall dearly miss the staff, pints, giant jenga, wii/xbox360, quizes, the pool and the many happy memories I had with friends over the years. A real local and hub of the community that knew it. This should never have been allowed to happen

Brownswood Park Tavern

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Brownswood had hobgoblin on tap, what a great surprise. New management at this pub now, as Billy retired last year. Much quieter now, almost dead sometimes. Ales kept in average condition. Had a deuchars with plenty of sediment in the bottom of the glass :-( Must say its not always like this.