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Letters to the Editor page 4 Brewery News page 32 The Hunter’s Column page 8 Pub News page 34 Bath Time page 10 Competition - Name that Pub page 36 Gloucestershire Pub of the Year page 13 View from the Brewhouse page 38 Cheltenham News page 14 The Axicon Art of Labels page 42 Obituary - Graham Green page 17 Hillside Front Cover Competition page 44 North Cotswolds News page 18 Dursley Cider pub of the Year page 46 Tewkesbury News page 22 The Pheasant Inn - Toddington page 48 Burning Passion 2 page 24 Front Room to Public House page 52 Cotswold Beer Festival page 26 Gloucester Prize Wordsearch page 57 Competition - Linton Festival page 28 What’s Coming Up? page 60 News from Gloucester page 31 CAMRA contacts page 62 CONTRIBUTION DEADLINES: these have now changed to SECOND FRIDAY OF FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST AND NOVEMBER We value feedback and news from around the county, so, if you’ve got something to say, want to make a contribution, compliment or criticise, then get in touch: The Editor, The Tippler, 23 Theocs Close, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 5TX [email protected] 01684 439767 3 LETTERS to the EDITOR MED but the ride was so wonderful we stayed onwards and upwards! Dropped off in the middle of somewhere very Alpine at 1 a.m the driver had gone This morning I am non stop from Paris and dropped us outside the feeling lucky. So go on, gendamerie to enquire where we might sleep! make my day ... please. Winning a couple of tickets In his pyjamas and wearing his police cap the to the Gloucester Brewery is far preferable to looking gendarme summoned the youth hostel to fetch us up up the barrel of a Magnum. Indeed, a win here even more high up Alps in a DeuxChevaux.. but the would allow the Hawksworth brothers, and my son, DS was the most beautiful ride. to hit Gloucester on a Friday night. We do not get Heres a tip! DS was on CAR SOS last week.. out much, but I doubt life could get much better than FUZZ and Tim (yes FuZZ the drummer from The that. BEAT way back) go to France and rescue a basket You are eminent for your proficiency in producing case DS to absolute beauty. Brilliant mechanics! a wonderful magazine. Such skills are bound to Open a bottle of something nice and watch it. include an ability to identify old buses. Perhaps you I made do with a couple of lefty 2CVs and briefly a could open up this topic to your thousands of contented LETTERS Dyane. readers? This could form a fourth competition in the Tippler. In terms of credibility, this might make the to the All the best Hunter! Gloucestershire branch unique within CAMRA. To help kick start this I can offer a starter for five. As Chris replies: I am sure you know, the photo submitted by Ron Cave Ayland in the Winter 2018 tippler contains a Hello, spoof. The vehicle on the right has wheedled its way EDITOR into Ron’s shot, but it is not a bus. A truck - an AEC I’m not exactly sure of your name, hence the Matador - has got into a Beer, Buses and Walks lack of a decent salutation. article. A shocking state of affairs, but that tells a Sounds like an epic adventure in the sixties, story of living life on the edge on the Isle of Wight. Some of us old codgers are still happy to use the services of the and a continued love affair with our French As for the others, they are buses with the third one Royal Mail, and we actively encourage all forms of (preferably printable!) communication. neighbours’ motor cars. I’ve always seen the in being a Dennis Something - another five points for So get writing letters, sending emails and get your news, views and comments published! 2CV as a kind of moving notice board for our that please. ‘green’ friends (not frogs) to post on, particularly, Just like Clint I do not always get things right. Dear Chris, have an ampersand, but not an amphora, so I remember, the CND members. For all that But I remain your humble servant and suggest goodness knows who decides what is in and incredibly innovative suspension and I well constructive criticism should always be welcomed, If the column is written by ‘The Hunter’, for the what is out. I just used a comma, reduced remember the epic 2CV races around Brands regardless of its merit. love of all that is holy, please insert a possessive its size and lifted it well above the character Hatch where the cars careered around at incredible apostrophe in the column’s title. baseline to insert the possessive apostrophe as angles, especially on the infamous Paddock Hill Keep up the good work requested. Whether or not is is more holy than Bend, how they didn’t turn over was nothing previously is open to dispute, certainly better short of a Gallic miracle. Kind regards Michael McGrath grammar, so many thanks for the email, much I’ll pass the message on to our intrepid hero appreciated. and I’m sure your encouragement will see even Stephen Hawksworth Chris replies: more delights from the Hunter, or should that be le Chasseur? Chris replies: Hello Michael, Dear Chris, Hello Stephen, Many thanks for the grammatical reprimand, How I agree with Hunter’s love for The DS... quite Dear Chris one that is appreciated and, as you’ll see, corrected. the most beautiful, practical car of the century! The I haven’t forgotten you, I just had a bit of It’s been going on since 2001 (although my Parisians used to glide up the RN1 to pop into Belgium What a pleasant surprise to see my comments in more work on than usual. stewardship of the missing apostrophe is only to get a decent beer, the Estate car would take a your brilliant Spring 2018 Tippler. I am now fired up hanks for the promise of having a go at the five and a half years) is a technical one: the font double bass; the 8 track had to be loud, it was so to have another go at both the Word Search, and the WordSearch, I hope you get to win it. By the way, (African) is missing some of the usual characters, comfortable you could be asleep at the wheel! Winter 2018 Tippler article - “Isle of Wight: Classic as you have so rightly spotted, there are now apostrophes, single and double quotation marks My best hitched ride was Easter 1966 from Paris Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend.” I often think that THREE competitions in the Tippler all of them being the most glaring examples, although it does to the Alps. we had intended to go to the Camargue I have much in common with Clint Eastwood. with great prizes, the aforementioned WordSearch the 4 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 5 LETTERS to the EDITOR LETTERS to the EDITOR sponsored by Gloucester Brewery, but why not a food offering, there would be even fewer pubs have a go at the ’Name that Pub’ sponsored by nor in the open, for nearly all pubs, food is a necessity, Stroud Brewery or the Front Cover Photo accompanying advert. when it’s good why not celebrate it? Competition, sponsored by Hillside Brewery. I’ll Clearly the new tenants don’t I have contacted the pub, and have asked them be frank here and say that the Front Cover see beer as an important feature. CAMRA as its to address your concerns about their food and contest has the least number of entries, funny name makes clear is to promote ale. “The Good drink policy/offering and I’ll publish that in the that as it is one of those subjects that gets Pub Guide” is another thing altogether. next magazine. CAMRA people hot under the collar. I understand you wish to keep us up-to-date with Many thanks for taking the time and trouble Unfortunately my knowledge of old transport the pub scene, to fill pages and make money from to write in. advertising but please remember what CAMRA is for Subscription methods is pretty rudimentary, so I doubt I’ll be and please don’t betray its principles. putting in anything about buses, trains or taxis, Below is the response from Simon Willson-White Thank God for my local, The Old Spot in Dursley, on the other hand, if I am inundated by requests, regarding the ale and beer selection at the Seven which is a good dining pub but has one of the best Increase I can consider it. Tuns. Simon Willson White says: ale ranges in the county. “I’m confused by comments saying we are Reminder Hi Chris not beer friendly. We at the Seven Tuns get some Dursley Dave great feedback on our beers and what’s more, Don’t worry about the buses, or any other transport CAMRA ‘love us’. We go to great lengths to The National Executive have agreed to increase membership subscriptions - that was gentle banter. But who knows? The Chris replies: improve the way we store, present and stock our Stroud RE Group are off to Pauntley Beer Festival beer and ale and as a result of this we recently from 1st July 2019. soon, so an article could crop up on this, or any of Hello David, won best pub. We have five local real ales on all their other beer bus outings. the time, two local lagers plus one international Standard rates will increase £1.50 and £1 for concessions. I had not given consideration to the Cover Photo Many thanks for the letter, and thanks in one, Guinness and two local ciders. Come and Competition. The cover is always good,and I particular for your complimentary opening visit and put us to the test!” appreciate it, but I had never thought any further. I paragraph. imagine such photos are beyond my capabilities but The Seven Tuns has been an interesting this publication is edited, designed and created by I will ponder this over a pint. proposition, and seen more correspondence (not Keep up the good work - I appreciate it. all of it published due to space reasons) than any subject for a long while. Most of it has been Kind regards fairly precipitous in its judgement about the pub, mostly about the lack of news about real ales Stephen that are in the pub. To draw the conclusion that the new owners don’t see beer as an important feature is wide of the mark, there is, however, a case for criticism that it isn’t mentioned, which Dear Chris, is a different proposition altogether. In actual fact, there are several real ales available in the I wish to congratulate you on an excellent Spring pub, including beers from the Rendcomb based edition of The Tippler. Gone are the accounts of beer brewery, TAP. My betraying the principles of crawls around cities, their place taken by informative CAMRA, is also an extremely tenuous claim, articles on Gloucestershire pubs and breweries. and couldn’t be further from the truth. Brewery But there are still signs of CAMRA’s rationale visits are popular as competition prizes, and being compromised - ensuring that pubs serve good the Tippler is able to offer three competitions to beer. I understand why you encourage small breweries win them, surely a way of spreading the word? I but so many of them fail to get cask beer into pubs. have never heard the view that they’re a negative Buying their beer in bottles is no substitute, and contribution to CAMRA’s ethos, but will take that every brewery visit is one less visit to a pub. on board. CHARISMATIC MARKETING LIMITED But what most concerned me was the article The other issue that seems to get readers about the Seven Tuns at Chedworth, once a traditional hot under the collar is that it’s a ‘gastro-pub’ To find out about our design, advertising, sales and promotional Cotswold Inn but now an upmarket dining venue. where you can enjoy fine dining. I find this as a literature services, and how we can help your local business Under a previous tenant, it sold the local Rendcomb criticism a little peculiar, as I for one am a fan of beer. In your article there was no mention of beer good food, and I am absolutely sure that without call Chris on 07977 157050 the [email protected] 6 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale 7 ’, never say. They are big Stones and Bob Dylan fans the usual impression down in sandy Saudi apparently and their favourite of the room one is Dylan number? Everybody Must Get Stoned. left with is the buzz of

THE HUNTER S On our recent branch trip to Ludlow Spring Fair, traditional pub con- there were around 170 cask ales available in a versation. The front cavernous marquee, where the Overall Champion room of the house of SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers Association is the parlour, with – err, no possessive apostrophe) Wales & West decor straight out of a Competition was St Anne’s Brewery’s Iron And Fire Conan Doyle novel.” COLUMN 7.5%. The opening hours Ludlow and Tewkesbury both share an interest in are very restricted, Our intrepid hero heads north from the Tudor town of Tewkesbury to micropubs too. The first to open in Ludlow was Artisan Ludlow, another ancient town on the banks of two rivers. The account of Ales about five years ago. It is a room above an his peregrinations is a TALE OF TWO TOWNS... outdoor and had one cask on when I visited, Swan Gold. The landlord said that there is about one year Tewkesbury and Ludlow are two, ‘Olde English’ to be. It will become the H2O capital of North to go on his lease and when I asked him what his towns that both grew up next to the confluence of Gloucestershire; the Saudi Arabia of the South future plans involved he said, “A lot of fishing.” Blood rivers. Ludlow has the Corve and the Teme, whilst West, but probably without going as far as publicly Bay, which is more to do with horses than Long John Tewkesbury battles with the ‘Mighty Severn’, the beheading people and stoning miscreant locals to Silver, is an outstanding reproduction of a Victorian country’s longest river - unless you believe, as death. Tewkesbury Borough Council, quite rightly, brew pub, with a Georgian panelled upper floor. unlike The Cross House some do, that Seven Springs is the source of the stopped paying for that kind of thing on the rates They pull their own Swan Walters & Son beers using Tavern, Tewkesbury’s Thames and not the officially recognised Thames centuries ago, when it was decided there was more “Lignum vitae beer engines from the late 1800s”, if first micro (below). Head - and Shakespeare’s Avon; not to mention the fun to be had in the flourishing ale houses and brew that helps. Ludlow also has The Dog Hangs Well, Compared to others Swilgate. Now that I have mentioned the Swilgate, pubs of the quayside town. Saudi Arabia, of course, which is in Corve Street and easy to miss, as the of its ilk, it is ‘Open All I will further mention that it is a modest and discreet is not known for its ale houses and brew pubs, which frontage is that of a Georgian terraced house. I Hours’. A bit of a jewel river that never quite achieves the exposure that it could be half the problem. passed it several times before noticing an A4 piece in the crown in the town, deserves. When the question is asked, “Which is the John (later Sir John or ‘Surgeon’ to his medical of paper in the front window, just as someone was it subtly manages to be the newest drinking venue, only river to flow north in the UK?” the standard pub mates and ‘Sturgeon’ to his fishermen friends) walking in with their shopping. When I asked if this whilst giving every appearance of being the oldest. quiz answer is the Trent; the Swilgate doesn’t get a Betjeman wrote fondly of Ludlow. “Probably the loveliest was the micropub, I was pulled up straight away Situated right on the cross at the end of the High mention. If you do get asked that question in a pub, town in England”, said he, hedging his bets, just like and told that it was not a micropub but a parlour Street, in one of Tewkesbury’s finest, 16th century, for the sake of the poor, neglected Swilgate, leap the Heineken ads. A.E Housman, a Shropshire Lad if pub - even more obscure, even more interesting, I listed buildings, it is hard to believe that it was recently up and down and wave your knickers (or any other never there was one (he was born in Worcestershire), thought. We had to return before it opened but its a mobile phone shop. Completely stripped out and negotiable garment of underwear) in the air. (You loved Ludlow too, and ale. write up on CAMRA’s whatpub.com is a fascinating tastefully renovated, including brand new Minton could also do the same with the river Darent, where read. Here is an extract; “Not immediately obvious tiles commissioned to match existing tiles, wooden I come from - Ed.) After you’ve been thrown out you “The lads in their hundreds to Ludlow come in for that a pub is there, look for the No. 14 door and the settles, barrel tables and a newly discovered could try explaining yourself but, please don’t mention the fair subtle lamp above, if the lamp is lit then the pub is Victorian oven range; a good selection of local ales, CAMRA. In your defence, you could mention St The lads for the girls and the lads for the liquor open. A small corridor leads you into the lobby area normally six, are served direct from the cask into Cecelia or even Jonathan King… but maybe not are there” which connects the two main rooms. At the back Victorian 10 sided, glass mugs. It looks as though it Jonathan King. You could also politely point out, if of the building is the kitchen bar with a solid oak has been there for ever. Sir John and the Shropshire anyone have stopped to listen, that the self-effacing These days the girls are also there for the liquor counter set on the remains of an old shed roof! The Lads will be sorry they missed it. Swilgate is, to quote an Environment Agency Fisheries and some of the lads for the lads too, but that’s room is adorned with collected pub artefacts, though Officer, no less, “… one of the most important another story. On a slight tangent but a similar note, The Hunter watercourses... for the European eel population.” the May edition of What’s Brewing, the CAMRA Impress them with your knowledge, although I monthly newspaper, quotes “artist and beer writer Lily doubt if it will get you back into the pub. I found it a Waite”, who has a new initiative to raise awareness bit hard to believe too. After arriving in Tewkesbury and money for an LGBTQ+ (blimey, what’s the from Cheltenham, our solitary friend merges with the plus??) campaign called The Queer Brewing Project. Avon, near to the site of the Battle of Tewkesbury Lily proclaimed as follows, “And as the old saying 1471, where it made a miserable contribution to the goes – we’re here, we’re queer and we drink good quagmire conditions that the battle was fought in – beer.” I have nothing against anybody or good beer Mudgate! but ‘old saying’? Well, I’ve never heard it before, but The plus side is that when the world starts maybe I’m just in the wrong branch. Incidentally, the dealing with the forthcoming water crisis and water first of their beers is described as having a “fruity becomes the new oil, Tewkesbury will be the place tartness.” Each to his own, as the Saudi Arabians the 8 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 9 Bath Time for the Bristol Rover

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD FOR BATH ALES Bath Ales, which opened the doors to its new produce over 14.5 million pints of beer every year multi-million-pound brewery one year ago, has a including old favourites from the core range like new Head Brewer – Georgina Young. Gem and new brews too. New beers in Bath Ales’ Georgina, who was previously Head Brewer range include Sulis, Bath Ales’ first lager, and at London’s Fuller, Smith & Turner, is overseeing Lansdown West Coast IPA, which was awarded a all aspects of the brewing and packaging of Bath silver medal at the prestigious International Brewing Ales’ brands. She is based at Hare Brewery, Bath Awards in May. Ales new state of the art brewhouse and taproom in Georgina Young, new Head Brewer says: “I’m Warmley - on the outskirts of Bristol. delighted to be heading back to my home town of Having grown up in Bristol, Georgina started her Bristol – it’s where my parents and sister still live brewing career at Smiles Brewery working alongside and it’s something I’ve been mulling over for some Richard Dempster - one of the founders of Bath time. So when a great brewer offered me such a Ales. She then went on to run the pilot brewery fantastic opportunity, I just couldn’t say no. The role at the Brewing Research Institute before joining at Bath Ales will allow me to take total control of Fuller’s as a Production Brewer in 1999, where she the operation – including brewing and packaging served in roles across all aspects of production. – which gives me a new challenge. It’s sad to be She ascended to the role of Head Brewer in 2017 leaving Fuller’s after all these years – but I’ve left a - the first female at Fuller’s to take on the role. She first-class brewing team at Chiswick and I know they holds a Masters degree in Brewing & Distilling and will flourish in the future.” is a Master Brewer of the Institute of Brewing and Roger Ryman, Brewing Director, St Austell Distilling. Family Group says: “George and I have known each First founded in 1995, Bath Ales’ new chapter other for many years, both as brewers and friends. began in July 2016, when it was acquired by I’m therefore hugely excited that she’ll be leading independent, family-owned St Austell Brewery. Bath our brewing and production team in Bath. I look Ales went on to open Hare Brewery last May. It has forward to working and brewing alongside her in the doubled the brewer’s capacity meaning it can now years to come.” the 10 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale Margaret Wilkins, Chair of Gloucestershire CAMRA presenting the certificate to Rod and Karen.

and CIDER BEER FESTIVAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 26 - 28 JULY 2019 For the second year running, the CAMRA and jointly bought the Freehold. Gloucestershire Pub of the Year is the Fleece Inn In July 2012 The Fleece re-opened its doors in Hillesley. This community owned pub has been operating as a community pubwith a board of run by Rod Undy and Karen McGeoch for almost directors being elected to oversee the running of the 3 DAYS three years and was last year’s Dursley & District, company. Initially, the concept worked, but several Gloucestershire, and South West Regional Pub of managers later the directors opted to lease the pub OF LIVE MUSIC the Year, and it’s continuing its domination this year. to tenants. Karen continued the tale: “As far as Rod AND FAMILY What makes the pub so popular is the mix of and I were concerned, this was the perfect match for ENTERTAINMENT patrons, not only from Hillesley, but also from the all parties because our core values are community surrounding towns and villages. This great sense orientated and so are the values of the shareholders.” of community was at the heart of Karen and Rod’s The couple moved in lock, stock and barrel (and decision to take on the challenge of the pub. Karen two cats) early September 2016. Rod’s first priority commented: “In our view, strong community values was the cellar and following a complete overhaul he play an important part in creating a friendly and increased the number of handpulls to seven allowing inclusive environment where customers can relax for a greater choice of real ale to suit every palate. and enjoy themselves and we soon realised that The eclectic selection of beers and wines, the here was a community owned pub that just needed a ‘a bit of a re- sort’.” good food and the atmosphere. It is also very popular Like so many other pubs up and down the country, with walkers and other passing trade. The main The Fleece was originally owned by a Pubco that ingredient, however, is the welcome you get from Rod and Karen and the the rest of the staff when Call us on: 01453 520003 or visit our facebook page went into administration. The people of Hillesley were devastated; the hub of their community had you enter the pub. As a customer you are always Chapel Lane, Hillesley, Gloucestershire, GL12 7RD died a death and the village was in mourning. made welcome by people who are knowledgeable Undeterred by this dilemma, they formed a company about the products. A very worthy winner! www.thefl eecehillesley.com www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 13 Cheltenham CAMRA Chair, John Crossley, The Stable presents the Cider Pub of the Year Award to the Cheltenham CAMRA’s Cider Pub of the Year staff of the Stable.

The Stable, in Cheltenham’s Clarence Street, authentic and small producer ciders. combines a fresh pizza menu with an impressive For those who prefer more carbonated ciders, a choice of ciders and perries. Set over two floors, in choice of keg and bottled cider and perry is available. one of Cheltenham’s listed buildings, the Stable offers Knowledgeable staff are on hand to offer advice, and over 80 ciders and perries; from elegant keeved there is a ‘tasting paddle’ of third of a pint glasses for sparkling perry to rough and ready scrumpies. For those who are undecided, or would like to experiment Cheltenham CAMRA Chair, John Crossley, the uninitiated, keeving is an artisan method for with the wide range available. presents the Pub of the Year Award to making naturally sweetened cider. Only cider apples Beer fans are not forgotten, with bottle, can and Caron and the staff of the Kemble. are used; no sugar, no water or anything else. keg versions of Thornbridge Jaipur, Tiny Rebel and The first thing that strikes a visitor is the row of Purity beers available. nearly 30 box still ciders and perries. These range “The Stable is a welcome addition to Cheltenham”, The Kemble Brewery Inn in strength and dryness so that both the purist and said Branch Chair, John Crossley. “With a huge Cheltenham CAMRA’s Pub of the Year novice will both find a range to suit their palates. range of cider and perry, cider tasting courses, beer, As a policy decision, the very few remaining food and music the Stable is a great place to explore The Kemble Brewery Inn is a true local, concentrate ciders are being phased out in favour of the best that the cider and perry world has to offer”. tucked away in the back streets of Fairview. It’s a pub that a casual visitor might struggle to find, but for the locals it is a hidden gem. “Given the strength of Cheltenham’s pub has developed into a pub of genuine character and scene, it’s a great achievement for a pub to win our warmth”. top award”, said Branch Chair, John Crossley. “The The Kemble is an inviting place for a quiet drink, Kemble is known as a friendly local, but it had gone a meal, a quiz or for acoustic music – the walls of Cheltenham Motor Club through a few problems before Caron Sayner took the Kemble are lined with stringed instruments, Cheltenham CAMRA’s Club of the Year maintaining high quality over as licensee. Caron undertook some renovation (ukuleles, banjos, guitars) all there, ready for anyone and great product knowledge is really work, which included new toilets and a brand new to play. The Sunday lunches are amazing but you Cheltenham has a number of good clubs, and remarkable - and it’s what keeps people coming kitchen. The walled garden has been upgraded will need to book. several of them would be strong Club of the Year through the door”. and has new furniture. Now, with a really excellent “Everyone in the branch would like to wish Caron candidates in any CAMRA branch. Cheltenham “Whether your taste is for real ale, modern craft selection of real ales, quality wines, a walled beer and the Kemble the best of luck in the South West Motor Club know that, despite winning CAMRA keg, cider, perry or the best continental beers, Club garden and proper home cooked food, the Kemble Pub of the Year judging stage”, said John. National Club of the Year in 2013 and 2017, they Steward, Neil Way, ensures that he showcases the have to maintain high standards to fight off strong best examples of each”. [email protected] local competition. Neil (above receiving the award) thanked the “Consistent quality, range and variety, and friendly club’s committee and members, the hard working knowledgeable service – these are the bedrock of a and dedicated staff, and Cheltenham CAMRA. He The Editor, The Tippler, 23 Theocs Close, really great club”, said Branch Chair John Crossley. said that he was grateful for the continued support Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. GL20 5TX “Constantly changing real ale, real cider and perry is he receives from local and national CAMRA members, easy enough to achieve, but doing so whilst always who make the Motor Club such a destination venue. the 14 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.cheltenhamcamra.org.uk 15 NEWS FROM THE CHELTENHAM BRANCH Beer Week Collaboration Beer

This year’s collaboration beer is being brewed at the new Stroud Brewery. Collaborating brewers (drawn from across Gloucestershire) include Corinium, Cotswold, DEYA, Gloucester, Goffs and Prescott breweries. In keeping with Stroud’s principles, the Beer Week brew will be organic. Feedback from the brewers suggest that this will be a golden, unfined IPA of around 4.4% ABV. Aroma hops are likely to be El Dorado and Simco with an English variety for bittering. This beer will be available in cask and keg versions at participating venues during Beer Week. Profits from the sale of this beer will go to the groundbreaking National Star College, whose students will (once again) design the graphics for the collaboration beer. Last year’s Beer Week raised £7,700 for National Star.

The Aviator across the airfield. Popular for food, which is served Cheltenham Summer Pub of the Year from breakfast until 8.45pm (7.45pm Sun), the bar The Aviator, within the grounds of Gloucestershire is decorated with pictures of planes, cars, music Airport, is Cheltenham CAMRA’s choice for the and Americana. Large model planes hang from the ceiling. obituary relaunched seasonal pubs award. “These awards recognise pubs which offer a The real ale range is served from three hand- great seasonal experience”, said Branch Chair John pulls, which includes at least one local ale, plus a Graham Green Crossley. “The Aviator is tucked away next to the bag-in-box real cider. A 10% discount on ales is runway at Gloucestershire Airport, so on a sunny available to CAMRA members. It is with great regret that we day you can sit back in the large grassed garden The pub has a large car park. The only public bring you the sad news that former and patio and watch the planes come and go. There transport option is to get a 94 bus to Staverton is also a play area for children and a dedicated crossroads (traffic lights), and walk about half a mile Cheltenham sub-branch committee non-smoking area”. down Bamfurlong Lane. Or, if you are a keen cyclist, member Graham Green passed The Aviator’s L-shaped bar also has great views this would make a great ride out. away in April. For some years, Graham was actively involved in Cheltenham Beer Week 2019 Gloucestershire CAMRA, regularly helping at Postlip among other Cheltenham Beer Week is back again with a things. He was also social whole host of events from Friday September 13th to secretary of Cheltenham Sunday September 22nd. Bars, pubs, restaurants Sub-branch (as it was then). and brewers are signing up to host a huge variety of beery events. Expect ‘meet the brewer’ evenings, food and beer matching, tutored tastings, themed Graham was known for his easy-going attitude and wry sense of humour. beer quizzes, tap takeovers and talks from some of He was also very generous. the best known writers and brewers in the UK. Graham was a staunch supporter of Gloucester Rugby and spent many a happy Maps will be available, from late August, showing time at away games. He married Susan Garland ten years ago and moved to all participating venues on a series of ‘Ale Trails’. Baltimore, USA. However, he was up-to-date via the internet with all things Collect stamps at trail venues and you could win British and especially the beer scene. He was often the first to let us know beery prizes for each completed trail. Ale trails are what was happening on our patch! a great way for people to find out about pubs, clubs, bars, breweries and shops which they would otherwise never visit. Our condolences go out to his family and, in particular, his wife Susan and Students and staff from National Star, with Information on venues, Ale Trails and events will sister, Janine. May he rest in peace. Theo Freyne at DEYA Brewing Company, for the appear on http://cheltenhambeerweek.co.uk from launch of last year’s Beer Week and the now until September. collaboration beers. the 16 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.cheltenhamcamra.org.uk 17 NEWS FROM NORTH COTSWOLD BRANCH

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We have now completed 92 walks have 86 pubs in the area and each one THE CRAVEN ARMS in BROCKHAMPTON around our pubs in the North Cotswold will eventually figure in the process. area. Generally 4 or 5 miles easy walking Reports on all walks are available on our The North Cotswold these are held monthly on the first website www.northcotswoldcamra.org.uk Branch has held its annual Saturday of the month starting at 10:30 am from together with the route and photographs. judging trip to find its Pub of the pub car park returning at 12:30 pm for lunch. We the Year for 2019. Based on weekly assessment visits and The next walks are as follows:- call Roger Price on 01451 810305 or just turn up. Dogs welcome on leads. Beer Scoring Data, its top five pubs were identified No 93 Sat 5th October - Destination TBC to be judged on unannounced visits. The Judging Teams No 94 Sat 2nd November - Destination TBC worked to the CAMRA National POTY Scoring No 95 Sat 7th December - Destination TBC Scheme and the Craven Arms was adjudged the winner in a tight contest. BEER FESTIVALS 2019 Congratulations go to Barbara and Sam Price (left) at The Craven who have 16th Ale & Steam Spring Weekend 21 - 23rd June been at the top of the tree for many years, previously two 12th Moreton Beer Festival 13 - 14th September times winners and five times runners-up. With three hand pumps Planning for Ale and Steam is well advanced with this larger Festival running serving a continuing variety for three days with bars at Winchcombe and Toddington Stations. The speciality of local and regional beers, all of which we found in top beer theme at Toddington this year is ‘previous winners from the past’. An advert condition it is credit to them appears in this issue with details and on our website. that this small village pub is a winner once again. With a continual commitment to improvement, the pub has recently gone through a refurbishment with Face Book Weekend Away changes that open up the dining room with full length windows and the ceiling in the lounge removed to A link to this site is on our web pagehttps:// The destination is Bournmouth on 27th to 30th expose the beautiful roof beams. www.facebook.com/North-Cotswolds-CAMRA-the- September. The weekend is mainly a GBG pub tour Campaign-for-Real-Ale-in-the-North-Cotswolds- plus walks on Sat and Sun. Most members are staying There were joint runners-up in the Competition so our 1022351584505679/?fref=nf at The Savoy. (Coast and Country) congratulations go to the Bakers Arms at Broad Campden and also The Mousetrap at Real Ale Trails Spring Pub of the Year Bourton on the Water who We are continuing the Real Ale Trails.Details to shared the same scores Not awarded. follow or check the website: just behind the winner. The delighted team at This seasonal award will apply to our branch www.northcotswoldcamra.org.uk the Mousetrap are seen area’s most improved pub irrespective of whether or here being presented with not it is in the current GBG guide. Day Away 2019 their certificate. Far right, Joint runners-up for the Pub of Visit to Bewdley and Kidderminster by Train on Dave and Michelle Hirst at the Year Competition: the Bakers 18th May 2019. A report will be in the next issue. the Bakers Arms with theirs. Arms and the The Mousetrap. the 18 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.northcotswoldcamra.org.uk 19 North Cotswold CAMRA & GWR 18th SPRING

The weekend of the 17th and 18th May saw the Sandford Park Alehouse in STEAM & ALE Cheltenham host its annual May Cider & Cheese Festival. Visitors made their way through some 39 artisanal cheeses weighing in at a substantail heavyweight class of 86Kg! Along with a range of 20 different ciders and perries, revelers were WEEKEND served up with a simple epicurian feast in the large rear garden. Organiser and landlord, Grant Cook, was delighted to see so many enthusiasts come out and enjoy the weather and 21st to 23rd JUNE 2019 the food and drink offering. "It's always a bit of a risk to put on events like this which are geared to outdoor eating and drinking,” said Grant. “As it 10:30 to 18:00 (Fri) was such a great turnout, we’ll definitely be planning another Sprineg event for next year, but in the meantime we have another Cider and Cheese Festival in the summer, 10:30 to 19.00 (Sat) to 16:00 (Sun) so we look forward to seeing you here on the 17th and 18th of August." Winchcombe &

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• BarFREE Billiards ENTRY. 16+ Ciders & Perries – 30+ Cheeses the * 20 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale 21 informative – we all learnt something new. At 12.30pm, it was back on the mini-bus for the short drive into Leominster town centre where the group members dispersed to their chosen starting points, some requiring lunch, others, who’d partaken of a Royal Hop Pole breakfast before leaving Tewkesbury, investigating the six pubs on our itinerary; not in any order, these were our thoughts. The Press Room (centre) on the corner of Corn Square and Broad Street was the new micro-pub we had all been looking forward airy at the bar to the to visiting, always good to have a ‘new rear. Unfortunately, kid on the block’ in these times of pub it was bypassed on closures. We received a friendly welcome, this visit due to time and the ales were on good form; Marstons constraints, and NEWS FROM THE 61 Deep, 3.8%; Hobsons Town Crier, everyone crossed 4.5% and Salopian Oracle, 4.0%. In the the Square towards eighteenth century, the building was the Etnam Street. TEWKESBURY BRANCH Duke’s Head, Part of the group and more made for the Bell, a recently housed spacious terraced a local press pub, with a ‘U’ and the TIC. shaped bar serving all areas. The wooden furnishings Leominster Day Out A sympathetic give a homely feel. The two ales on offer were well restoration of kept, but the magnetic attraction from the Chequers - Passport at the Ready for Herefordshire the interior has (left) was calling. Many of the group had lunched been carried One of Tewkesbury CAMRA’s many social trips Swan Brewery, where we all straggled in to be there earlier, and it was drawing them back. out, giving two The Chequers, a Wye Valley Brewery pub since this year was a foray into Herefordshire. greeted by Jimmy and guided to the bar – two ales separate seating Leominster has an interesting little cluster of available, Swan Blonde, 3.7%, a spring seasonal 2015, is 50 yards from the Bell on Etnam Street. It areas. The is reputed to be the oldest pub in the town, has a varied styles of pubs in the town centre, ideal for a launched on April 5th, and Swan Neck Oil, 3.4%, a loo was rather Saturday mini-bus trip. And so it was that on 27th smooth triple hopped copper ale. timber framed façade and an unspoilt front bar with interestingly an original fireplace and a tiled floor. All of our group April, 16 intrepid Branch members (usual suspects), We were all quickly refreshed from our journey placed – gathered at the Black Bear corner, outside that before going back into the Brewery for a brief eventually gathered there, and agreed that it was through a gate outstanding, well deserving its GBG entry. Recent historic building that may soon rise like a phoenix, if synopsis of how Jimmy came through the brewing between the not from the ashes, then certainly from the dust and industry with Badgers and later Wye Valley, before, improvements include a very pleasant garden. A main rooms warm welcome, and a choice of six Wye Valley ales debris created by work to return it to its historical in 2016, starting his own brewery in Leominster and down stairs. roots. with his partner, Gill. The ethos of the business is to to choose from, the Wholesome Stout, 4.6%, did not Leaving the Press Room, it is a right turn into disappoint, along with the ‘English brown ale’, Lost So, 10.00am, and on the way. Five pubs had source ingredients locally as far as possible, and to Broad Street and 100 yards on the right is the Fossil, 4.6%. (Our personal thanks to the kitchen been checked out late in 2018 and again earlier be eco-friendly with the disposal of spent ingredients Grape Vaults, (top right) which was originally two staff who had just shut down when we arrived, but this year, but on hearing that a new micro-pub was (grain to farmers for livestock feed and the hops to houses, and it has kept the two ground floor rooms, bless, they prepared our favourite sarnie when we to open, this trip had been held back until that pub allotment holders for compost). He started a very furnished with wooden table, chairs and settles. visit – prawns on brown, salad and chips. L & D). could be included. informative, illustrated talk explaining the brewing Again, a warm welcome, with friendly, chatty locals. So what happened to the 6th pub? The clock!! But then, Gill Swan of Swan Brewery, visited the process from the four key ingredients, what happened The Salopian Oracle was an acceptable quaff, but We had all had an enjoyable time, and no great Three Kings Inn, Hanley Castle, and Sue Roberts to them within his brewery. A brief description of the offering from Ludlow, Whisky Best, 6.2%, was hikes between pubs meant more time to drink, but knew of the up-coming trip, and a flier about brewery Swan Brewery real ales was followed by an interlude disappointing in flavour (what whisky?) and condition now back to the mini-bus for our journey home. visits was left to be passed on to Tewkesbur CAMRA. due to cenosillicaphobia descending on the room (was it supposed to be flat and cloudy? These days Thanks go to Mark Haslam, Herefordshire This could make for a much more interesting day. (apparently – a fear of empty glasses, which can you just don’t know). Anyway, general consensus Gill was contacted and although the brewery was be quickly cured by a return to the bar). Problem was that it did not hit the spot. CAMRA, for updating information on the Press normally open on Fridays, she and Jimmy decided solved, it was back to the brewery for the completion Returning along Broad Street to the Corn Square, Room, and to Sue Roberts, Three Kings Inn, Hanley that they could fit us in on Saturday 27th, even of our brewing education, followed by questions, and next door to the Press Room is the Wetherspoon’s Castle, for liaising between Gill (Swan Brewery) and though they had an additional event in the afternoon. many heartfelt expressions of thanks. Even though Dukes Head – pinched the name then! Previously Tewkesbury CAMRA. And so it was, that the minibus arrived at 11.00, several of the group had visited many breweries the old Post Office and mail sorting rooms, it has an (surprisingly – dead on time, such enthusiasm!), at before, it was agreed that it was the best and most impressive façade, dark on entering, but light and Lilian and David Sermon the 22 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.tewkesbury.camra.org.uk 23 Burning Burning passion 2 sterilisation. Asked if he was happy with his new Moving from hot to cold, his revamped cool cellar brew kit, his response was he had been a bit is a wonder to behold. You wouldn’t know it was passion 2 stressed, but you could tell by the look on his face there! This is a description of a virtual tour (sorry, that he was really proud of what he had achieved. but a virtual tour is beyond the written word); you The demonstration of the clever hand-held gizmo enter the front door and in front of you is the house that controls the temperatures, timings etc. of the staircase – but, hey, all is not what it seems – a section brewing process was fascinating, and will obviously of several steps, as if by magic, can be raised to save Chris a lot of time. He has recently been reveal the stairs down into the cellar, which has brewing Tinder Box, caramel malt IPA, 4.5%; Golden been colour-washed in sparkling white, and is kept Embers, 4.2%; The Arsonist, amber ale, 4.6%; and at a steady 10 degrees C. That will allow Chris to Cinder, stout, 4.8%. build up a stock of ale with no fear from the vagaries There will be an Inferno ale always on tap at the of the English weather causing him hassle. Cross House Tavern, Tewkesbury; other outlets And finally, I asked Rachael how she had coped include the Royal British Legion, Tewkesbury; with the disruption to their home – “I went to work Pickled Plum, Pershore; Watson Hall, Tewkesbury; and kept out of the way. Out of sight, out of mind” – Pelican, Gloucester; and also look out for Inferno but all is now back to normal (almost), so family life Ales at the Gloucester CAMRA Beer and Cider can resume its normal hectic pattern. Festival at Blackfriars Priory on Friday 17th May and Well done, Chris, keep up the good work and Saturday 18th May. Additionally Chris is donating a you’ll please a lot of ale drinkers. Spring 2019: And It’s All change cask of ale to the Tewkesbury Summer Beer Festival 2019, to be held at the Tewkesbury Abbey Grounds on Friday 7th of June and Saturday 8th June, so you – Brewery Liaison Officer – (with Following the Spring edition of the Tippler and plant, made for him by Elite Stainless Fabrications of Lilian Sermon can taste some fine Inferno ale there. thanks to Rachael for the photographs) having given Chris sufficient time to get used to his Swindon, arrived in Station Street, Tewkesbury. new brew kit, I thought it was about time to call for Now came the exciting bit! The heat was on to a ‘‘tasting experience’’. Well, I knew that things had get all this sparkling equipment into the brewhouse. changed, but I was overwhelmed with the new set- Eight people had been coerced/bribed into getting up. In between slurps of the current brew on offer, hot and bothered to make this miracle happen in as Cinder, a superb, well balanced dark ale at 4.8%, I short a time as possible – that is ‘‘before nightfall’’! grilled Chris on the full story of the last few weeks. The burning question – will it fit? Of course it will, So as promised in the article in the Spring Tippler, Chris had measured it! Plan A – well that was a here is Chapter 3, hot off the press. problem – the vessels would not go down the alley By the 20th March, Chris had dismantled his because there was a pinch point halfway down. original brewing equipment, it was out of the way, Plan B – sort of through the front door – but the already sold, and has now gone to a good home in turnings were too tight for the intrepid gang. Plan C Nottingham. It was just as well because on that day – and here the situation was something similar to the a low-loader carrying his new 2½ barrel brewing pop charts of 1962 (Chris wasn’t even born then!!), when Bernard Cribbins reached number 10 IT’S OUR BUSINESS in the charts with ‘‘Right Said Fred’’ (the song stated ‘‘that there wall is gonna have to go’’ to TO PROTECT YOURS manoeuvre the unknown article of the song), but this was a bit over-kill, and only the window came out – job done, but Rachael said it was a bit draughty! The space tolerance was down to millimetres, but it was in before dark. Jelf is a leading consultancy providing expert advice on insurance, risk management and I guess Chris rewarded his happy band in the employee benefits for businesses and individuals. anticipated way, and he definitely appreciated their help. Wherever you are, we’re here to help. 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On Friday 19th July to Sunday 21st July, the now legendary Cotswold Beer Festival is returning to its home at Postlip Hall and Barn, and celebrates 43 years of good beer and good company. This unique festival, run entirely by volunteers, gives the warmest of welcomes to beer beginners and beer buffs alike. It’s a Day ticket (12pm to 9pm), a time to bring all the stunning location to enjoy real ales, ciders and local family – under 18 year olds go free. This proved so food in the company of good friends and friendly popular last year we sold out, so buy your tickets hosts. early to avoid disappointment. For those who want The beautiful backdrop of Postlip Hall, barn and a relaxed summer evening at the Festival there’s a gardens offers festival-goers a choice of ways to Saturday Evening only ticket (4.30pm - 9pm). enjoy the weekend. Will you soak up the buzzing Our Sunday ticket gives you a great value, risk- atmosphere and live music in the barn, or enjoy a free introduction to the Cotswold Beer Festival, entry picnic in the gardens, sharing a pint with friends, to the Festival and buses are free – although you will while the children enjoy ice cream and the bouncy need to buy a souvenir glass if you want a pint! The castle? Sunday ticket is a lucky-dip day of beers, ciders and The Friday Night ticket is ideal for beer buffs, perries. Some will have sold out, but there is plenty where connoisseurs and beginners alike can sample on offer and it’s a great way to sample the unique the widest range of real ales and ciders that the atmosphere of this amazing festival. festival has to offer. To announce the start of the Like last year we have early bird tickets, which Festival weekend we’ll have toe-tapping live music give a discount price to those that plan ahead: visit boosting the enjoyment of the night. In 2018 we introduced the Saturday All https://www.postlip.camra.org.uk 26 www.postlip.camra.org.uk 27 Sunday 7th July • The Manfreds - Legendary UK band with both original singers from 1960s, Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo reform to perform their British pop and R&B hits incl 5-4-3-2-1. Not to Linton Festival 2019 be missed! • Aynsley Lister • The Amy Winehouse Experience Music, Real Ale & Cider Festival • Xander & the Peace Pirates - proudly raising funds for local charities • Troy Redfern Band You can buy day tickets from £22 or full weekend tickets £90 (camping from £12) see website for full details: www.lintonfestival.org.

The Tippler has a pair of weekend tickets (worth £180) to give away. To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, answer the following question by 20th June at the very latest: Question: Which band will be headlining on Friday 5 July 2019? SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO [email protected] BY 20TH JUNE AT THE LATEST

Herefordshire’s best three day music, real ale Dreams and The Amy Winehouse Experience, as and cider event with its own campsite returns for its well as a host of other amazing bands and artists 19th year on 5th, 6th & 7th July 2019. Why not make playing anything from rhythm ‘n’ blues to rock & pop. your way there and enjoy fantastic international bands and artists, not to mention over 40 real ales, Here’s the 2019 line-up: ciders and great food, all the while raising money for local charities. Friday 5th July Linton Festival is a not-for-profit community event, run by volunteers and is held in the lovely • Limehouse Lizzy grounds of The Alma Inn, Linton which won CAMRA’s UK’s top Thin Lizzy tribute band Herefordshire Pub of the Year in 2018, so you already dominating world stages. know the beer will be great. Full camping facilities • Hamilton Loomis are located right behind the site, which is just walking • Lisa Mills distance to the main stage. Cooked breakfasts are also available on both Saturday and Sunday mornings Saturday 6th July at Linton Village Hall. Last year the six nominated local charities • Slambovian Circus of Dreams benefited from a whopping £8,800 in sponsorship (AKA Grand Slambovians) - and donations raised and facilitated by the festival. toe tapping Hillbilly-Pink Floyd, Linton Festival recently broke the £100,000 barrier in folk pop and rootsy psychedelica charity fundraising donations – so why not help them band from New York traditionally to continue by supporting them just by going along gets Linton dancing! and having a great summer weekend at Linton. • Nine Below Zero Headline acts secured for Herefordshire’s favourite • Juke Joints festival 2019 include The Manfreds (who sold out • Viva Santana last time they played Linton – so get your tickets • Catfish early), Limehouse Lizzy, The Slambovian Circus of • Rosco Levee the 28 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale TH 7 no-one had to wait long to be served. 7500 customers believe CAMRA GLOUCESTER BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL Wye Valley generously sponsored DRINKS LWC makes the dierence our glasses again, and for the first PROGRAMME 2019 FRIDAY 17th MAY - SATURDAY 18th MAY time we had wristbands, sponsored

90 BEERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY by Brewhouse & Kitchen Gloucester DEDICATED CIDER BAR WITH 30+ CIDERS AND PERRIES Quays. These enabled us to do same AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE CHEESES day readmissions, another new feature HOT AND COLD FOOD, SOFT DRINKS AVAILABLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT which seemed to go down well. Once again our beer selection was The Uk’s largest cask ale supplier with over 50 AT THE HISTORIC BLACKFRIARS PRIORY OFF LADYBELLEGATE STREET, OFF COMMERCIAL ROAD - CENTRAL GLOUCESTER diverse and it was great to hear from dierent casks in stock at any time. our visitors that they really liked the The 7th Gloucester CAMRA choice and the quality. Cider is quite a Beer & Cider Festival difficult area for choice, the traditionalists want ‘proper’ cider, but for many of our Access to cask ales from all over the country through Why does Gloucester seem to visitors, some trying a cider for the first our network of 15 depots. Last year we listed and sold attract the wrong weather? Having moved the time, they like the range of fruit ciders festival this year to May in an attempt to get some available. For the purist many of the fruit ciders are over 1500 dierent cask ales. warmer if not drier weather, the long range forecast a no-no, but if it gets people interested in trying cider predicted rain all weekend! As we got closer the and giving them the confidence to try others, then forecast was wet, then dry, then wet again. in our view that is success and is helping to support Fortunately when it got to the festival it managed many of the cider producers and pubs who will stock Designated cask coordinator at each depot. to stay dry both days whilst we were open, but we them. Our wide range of Gloucestershire cheese did get a downpour just as we shut the doors on also went well and has become such an important Friday night. At least at Blackfriars we have an part of our festival, we can’t imagine one without it. Ocial supplier to CAMRA extremely attractive space both inside and out, and It is amazing that it takes us almost a week to the kindness of the sun to put in an appearance put transform Blackfriars Priory from a calm, peaceful the icing on the cake as our visitors gathered in the historic landmark, to a hive of activity, filled with grassy courtyard with their diverse range of beer beer, cider and people, but just one day to return it We are much more than just the UK’s largest and and cider. (although it does take somewhat longer for the smell As the doors opened the visitors, having carefully of the ale to disappear!) most extensive cask supplier, we are a composite studied their beer choice, were met with the “pink Beer of the festival was Tonkoko from Brew York, wall” of volunteers. Our sponsors logo, Severn the third year running that a dark (porter/stout) beer wholesaler of beer, wines and spirits who pride Brewing, stood out boldly on the fuchsia coloured has won. Cider of the festival was Purple Haze from ourselves on our product range (over 5000), t-shirts and as is normally the case at Gloucester, Broadoak. high levels of service and industry knowledge. GLOUCESTER & To find out more about LWC and our products GLOUCESTERSHIRE please phone: 01568 616193 Just a year after opening, the Turks Head has or visit our website at: been named Cider Pub of the Year by CAMRA in www.lwc-drinks.co.uk Gloucester. Christine Sheehy was presented with a certificate to mark the occasion. On the same evening, THE PUB was also named as the THE 2019 Gloucestershire Branch Cider Pub of the Year. As well as stocking a wide selection of ciders the pub also sells a range of real ale on gravity. The Turks Head has quickly established itself in the Gloucester City centre and proudly markets itself as a technophobe’s haven - no mobile phones and no wifi! the 30 service The magazine of theproduct Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaignknowledge for Real Ale www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 31 KEEP IT DOWN KEEP IT DOWN PSST! WHAT’S HE DOBBIN, I’M straight from the horse’s mouth... DOBBIN, I’M PSST!SAYING? WHAT’S HE POSING FOR THE SAYING? POSINGTIPPLER… FOR THE TIPPLER… Corinium Ales have recently expanded brewery news their visitor facility with the opening of their brewery tap room. Donnington Ales is brewing a Limited seating and standing room special Cotswold Pale Ale that only were becoming the norm for their will only be available in August. visitors to the microbrewery on a Friday De- afternoon, but now with the extra space scribed there is room for everyone. as a light, Lucy Cordrey, Director and Brewer at Corinium refereshing hoppy pale ale, Ales said: “It was starting to get a little like sardines at 3.8% ABV it is a fabulous with everyone squeezing into just the one brewery summer session ale. room and although we have the lovely enclosed Speaking to Johnny Arkell, courtyard outside, we always wanted to be able to owner of Donnington Brewery, provide more space inside for our customers, so he said: “Also for you news when the adjoining unit became available it was a section, Donnington Brewery, LISTEN no brainer! as of early May, will be the LISTEN MATE, I’VE proud owner of The Fox and MATE,GOT SOME I’VE GOTNEWS SOME NEWS

straight from the horse’s mouth... Hounds, Bredon. You’ll be brewery news particularly pleased as you really Arkells Brewery’s Riverside Inn on Battledown Brewery won’t have Sunday 2 June sees steam boats has been massive to travel far for a proper pint.” Good to know for all of descend on the pub from across changes over the last us who sometimes make forays in Worcestershire! the country. Steam Boat Sunday, couple of months. The is organised by David Howard biggest is a move to a permanent new home. Goff’s Brewery are looking of the Consuta Trust as a part “We’ve enjoyed our two year stay at Dowdeswell forward to the Postlip Beer of a Heritage lottery fund grant. Park,” said owner, Roland Berry, “but it was always “To make it legal to drink in there we had to Festival this year where they are The Lechlade part of the trip is part only a temporary stay, so our move, of albeit only apply for a minor variation on our licence and for a the main sponsor to celebrate of this year’s Steam Boat Association of Great Britain 300 yards, to a conversion of an old barn to a purpose ‘change of use’ as the unit had previously been used their 25th Brewing Anniversary Thames Rally. David Avery of The Steam Boat -built brewery and distillery is a bit of a luxury. as an office. We then set to making it into a more in Winchcombe. They’re opening their doors to the Association is one of the organisers and said: “Over “To sit down with an architect and thrash out a comfy and social space with some quirky furnishings brewery on Saturday 3rd August for an open day, the weekend our members will bring the magic of new design was exciting and fun, and now we are and décor bought second hand from local pubs, everybody is welcome to join them for a pint and steam power and the sparkle of polished brass to very close to seeing the final result. churches and auctions. We love it and so do our they’ll also be launching their 25 year anniversary the river with boats old and new. We have 12 steam “Details of Brewery Visits are posted on the customers”. beer - Black Knight Grand Reserve. A deliciously Described as “a perfect add on to a cracking boats, one electric and one vintage diesel boat website. As ever we will be happy to cater for groups rich 7% Port Infused Porter. brewery” the extra space will also be used for pre attending.” coming here for the evening and our new facilities On the subject of Knights, they booked events, such as the up and coming Cheese were thrilled to win both Gold Riverside manager Will Rowe added: “We are will allow us to accept larger corporate events. New & Beer night with a Roman twist! celebratory events (Bottle) & Silver (Cask) at the REGIONAL

looking forward to it; there should be plenty of interest. features of the relocated brewery will include local GOLD BOTTLE/CAN and there is potential for private hire too. recent SIBA Wales & West Beer It will look like the Riverside when it was warehouses spring water straight off the Cotswold Hills that rise INDEPENDENT BEER 2019 AWARDS WINNER The microbrewery and tap are just a few minutes Competition held at BRITISH and storage. A big thank you goes to Ian, the new up behind the barn, and a rainwater harvesting PREMIUM BITTER from Cirencester town, nestled in the historic Ludlow for our White Knight - a (4.5% TO 6.4%) This pub proudly serves beers brewed by owner of the Lechlade Marina who has helped pull system for the chilling systems we use, a beautiful ASSURED INDEPENDENT Cirencester Park at The Old Kennels complex. The 4.7% English Hopped Pale Ale BRITISH CRAFT BREWERS this together. They are doing so much to tidy up the setting and much more. For us working there, the tap room is open every Friday 4pm to 8pm and the which is crisp, refreshing and area and bring it back to its previous beauty.” big one is that it’s insulated and draft free, that’s a second Saturday of the month 4pm to 8pm serving Please look for this logo at the deceptively drinkable for it’s bar or ask a member of bar staff indiecraftbrewers.co.uk WINNER very big one! REGIONAL CASK award winning Corinium beers, local cider and gin, strength. It was a tough category INDEPENDENT BEER AWARDS BRITISH SILVER For more information or to book a table or room: “As always, you’ll be able to view the process, 2019 PREMIUM BITTER wine by the bottle and soft drinks, plus savoury with beers ranging from 4.5% to (4.5% TO 6.4%) call: 01367 252534 or sample and even buy our products from the new snacks. Parking and disabled access are available 6.4% being judged so to win is a email: [email protected] shop, and you’ll always be welcome.” and friendly well behaved dogs are also welcome. huge achievement. the 32 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 3533 straight from the horse’s mouth...

Hillside Brewery has won the brewery news 'Best Rural Drinks Producer' at the Rural Business Awards National host our great events, we hope to see you for a beer Final. The finalists were the best of soon.” the best, hand picked by industry experts, and whittled down to the Uley Brewery’s drayman, Jody final six. Veale has left the brewery. Head This prestigious event was set up in 2015 and brewer Ken Lush said: “He was aim to give recognition to businesses operating with us for the best part of 17 right across the Rural sector, to acknowledge the years. He was a valuable member breadth and depth of opportunity presented by the Great British countryside, as well as to celebrate of the brewing team, but spent most of his time on the achievements of our rural businesses, from deliveries, a job he liked most doing. We’re sure that engineering through to artisan food producers and our customers will miss him as much as we do.” professional services organisations. On another note, for those interested in seasonal Paul Williamson, Hillside’s Managing Director specials, their next one will be Uley Bitter Harvest and beer fanatic, commented: "Thank you for all of Special which will be available from mid-September. your support over the past few years, without you we Ken commented: “I wonder what the fresh green hop couldn't continue to brew our delicious beers and will be this year?”...so do we.

that both pubs have committed to sourcing 50-75% organic ingredients. The Ebrington Arms and The Killingworth Castle now join only 10 other pubs and restaurants throughout the whole of the UK to The Ebrington Arms achieve three stars or above in the scheme. wins ‘Gloucestershire Pub of the Year’… twice! The latest National Pub and Bar award will see all county winners celebrating in London next month The Ebrington Arms has been named as the when The Ebrington Arms as a county winner, is now Gloucestershire Pub & Bar of the Year in the also in the running to win the award for the South National Pub & Bar Awards, hosted by Pub & Bar West or overall National Pub & Bar of the Year. magazine. It follows hot on the heels of an award Tristan O’Hara, from the National Pub & Bar Awards from The Good Pub Guide, commented; “The Ebrington Arms is just one of which awarded the pub those beautiful, quintessential Costwolds pubs that Gloucestershire Dining Pub continues to raise the bar. The investment in the of the Year 2019 which team, as well as in the property itself, is testament sees the pub win a county to the passionate operation going on at this pub. title twice in two different The events schedule is enticing, and the menus are awards schemes! intricately thought through. A worthy winner of the A productive year for Gloucestershire Pub & Bar of the Year.” owners, Claire and Jim The pub duo know that their customers really Alexander, who also own care about how food is farmed and how animals The Killingworth Castle in are treated as well as where it comes from. Claire Wootton near Woodstock explained: “The proof is always in the taste and the and Blenheim Palace, it feedback from our customers on a predominantly also marks a year where the couple focused on organic menu has been so positive. It means making their businesses more sustainable and we can offer food and beer as organic. it should be, with no synthetic Last month The Soil Association accredited the pesticides or herbicides. Our owners Claire & Jim Alexander of The Ebrington teams have worked really hard Arms and The Killingworth Castle, THREE stars in to help us achieve this, they’re their ‘Organic Served Here’ awards scheme means an amazing, talented bunch.” the 34 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 35 BREWERY

ORGANIC & TAPROOM Award-winning organic beer, brewed with Cotswold-grown barley. Available in cask, keg, bottle and can. In the pub billed as the antithesis of peace and quiet, where would you find this troublesome timepiece?

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www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 37 iew from the View from theBrewhouse shed V few months ‘Steepground Brewery’, moved from two garden propagators. All spent grain is collected rewhouse the kitchen to a summer house and switched to full to feed Black Castle cattle, a rare Welsh bred, and mash brewing. Alas, this also caused issues due to spent hops go on the compost bin. B the number of boil over’s, what a mess trub makes! I became the head brewer and was fortunate to n a series where brewers, Therefore, a purpose-built construction was required spend a day at Uley Brewery under the eye of Stu from around the county discuss a to ease the wrath of loved ones, and the ‘Brew ‘the Brew’ Crawshaw, following the processes of I Shed’ was installed in 2016, and kitted out with producing a brew. I even ended up inside the boiler variety of issues that affect them and their mains electric. scrubbing down! But I also learnt the importance art. It can focus on anything that is of The equipment used to brew consists of two of removing trub, and the effect it had on flavour. concern or interest. It may be about their Swan 25 litre tea urns, doubling up as the hot liquor In 2017 hop production is now split between two tank and boilers. The mash tuns are two 20 litre cool gardens and achieved almost 2Kg of dried hops, brewery, their people, beer styles, craft boxes fitted with the metal mesh from flexi hoses giving the brewery almost 4 months of supply. Hop beer, fashions, seasonal beers and even used to connect sinks and taps. Sparging is with production in 2018 achieved over 4 kilos of dried the interesting topic of craft, keg or cask a 2 litre plastic jug. For chilling, a 1,000 litre water hops. tank collects the rain water off the roof of the Brew Sadly, at the start of 2018 Peter passed away, but dispensing, in fact - anything goes! Shed, which is then used to chill the wort in less his legacy of helping create ‘Steepground Brewery’ than 20 minutes. Now we can produce 10 gallons of remains, as does the number 87 inscribed on his two different brews can be created each brew day. work bench in the ‘Gardeners Rest’. This was his The picture left is of the Steepground Brewery Fermentation and conditioning are performed on favourite brew number, which he had enjoyed many Brew Shed. It is a Freegle’d* shed that sits in a patch of garden known to the owners as the ‘New Territories’ in Woodmancote, Dursley. It is managed by ‘Steepground Brewery’, who are dedicated to home brewing. This image was featured on the front cover of the last edition of the Tippler, where it won the Hillside Front Cover Competition. The Steepground Brewery was setup as a partnership venture in 2015, with the objective of improving the choice of beer that was being consumed in the ‘Gardeners Rest’… a garden shed in Fort Lane, Dursley. The Gardeners Rest opened daily for the benefit of the partners, shed owner Peter Gardiner, neighbour John Green, and me, Symon Ackroyd. Bottled beer had been the main brews available, apart from at Christmas, when polypins from Uley or Butcombe were purchased. Following conversations with Hal Hughes (now commercially brewing and trading as Hal’s Ales), hops were planted and beer kits fermented. Hal brewed full mash brews for the Gardeners Rest team, which were way beyond the taste and flavours they could achieve from the kits. As many will know, making home brew in a kitchen is frowned upon by loved ones, so after a the 38 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale organised by the

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Vtimes. It is a beer called ‘Brew Shed Best’. TheB hops and Goldings hop varieties. Following a visit to the used in the main boil, are Challenger and Cascade, Charles Faram hop walk last year, courtesy of Uley with the last 10 minutes of Cascade. Lastly, it is dry Brewery, we now intend to propagate our own hops hopped with further Cascade. It gives a fruity aroma this year. With the help of Steve MacDonald at with slight citrus flavour and a long-lasting smooth Severn Brewing who has provided guidance, it is bitterness. intended to brew our first gluten reduced beer later Peter’s wife kindly allowed the on-going use of in March. the Gardeners Rest, and so the Thursday evening Steepground Plum Porter has won first prize social was born with local friends and neighbours in its class for the last two years at the Cam and being invited to try the beers. This has led many to Dursley Flower and Produce Show (held on the last make use of the ‘Brew Shed’ to develop and make Saturday of August in the Chantry Centre, Dursley). their own home brew. Steve Hitchcox of Woodmancote, A version of Russian Rivers ‘Pliny the Elder’ also has several brews under his belt, including a fine won last year. Look out for our entries in the home version of Ringwood’s 49’er. Rich Newman of Fort brew competition being held at the Old Spot, Dursley Lane has made a stunning copy of Moorhouse’s on the 4th May. 2019 Pendle Witches Brew, and has now moved on to build his own full mash brewery. Two others not Simon Steepground wishing to be named have produced good tasting Fullers and Timothy Taylor beers. Now, 2019 sees increased hop production to * According to Wikipedia: “Freegle is a UK organisation The Farmers Club - Agricultural House, Sandhurst Road make Steepground Brewery self-sufficient. To this that aims to increase reuse and reduce landfill end a fine rugby goal post can be seen in Fort Lane, by offering a free Internet-based service where good enough to grace the hallowed turf of Twickenham. people can give away and ask for things that would Meanwhile up in New Territories, Woodhenge (the otherwise be thrown away.” (To be honest, I’d never Friday 20th September 2019 hop garden), continues to expand. Overall we now heard of either the term, the noun or the verb, so it’s grow, Cascade, Progress, Fuggles, Challenger a new one on me - Ed.) 1:00pm to 11:00pm

The Tippler relies on your contributions, Saturday 21st September 2019 and is always on the lookout for news. 12:00 noon to 11:00pm If you have any brewery or pub news, comments, views or stories contact [email protected] Over 50 Beers and Ciders see website for full list The Editor, The Tippler, 23 Theocs Close, www.gloucesterbeerfestival.co.uk TICKETS Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. GL20 5TX £5.00 CONTRIBUTION DEADLINES: FREE SECOND FRIDAY OF with a All proceeds go to Charity Souvenir FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST AND NOVEMBER Glass organised by Order tickets online at www.gloucesterbeerfestival.co.uk the or buy directly from these Gloucester outlets: 40 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale The Pelican or The Farmers Club THE AXICON ART THE AXICON art OF LABELS

He admits he is always looking for something says, scaling up can often raise questions as to what OF LABELS new as an experience. “I invariably ask for a sample is actually do-able, as opposed to aspirational. “The of new beers,” he says, but agrees that he may need for biodegradable, compostable labels is proving just be biased towards a ‘nice’ label. Tact, care and quite challenging,” he admits. attention to detail are, in fact, all key skills which he At the end of the day, quality printing is a highly brings to the meticulous and fast-moving world of demanding, intense and personal business. Adam is printing. at the forefront of it, with Axicon Labels, and knows It has certainly changed a lot over the years since it. So I asked him how he would describe himself in he entered the trade. “The biggest shift was in the beer terminology. 1990s, from traditional letterpress processes “I’m going to plump for an American Pale Ale,” he to ‘flexographic’ printing with larger runs, then from says reflectively. “Although considerably older, I am water-based to ink-jet printing. In 2000, digital usually fairly pale and of average strength. Easy to printing really took off - and the world was never the get along with – and not too bitter. Hopefully, I am same from then on. increasingly popular,” he adds modestly. “Now, its all about shorter and quicker runs, The beer labels of the future are likely to be a not customisation, seasonality and experimentation – so mute testimony to his success. Quality will always not least testing the market more easily without large be quality, even if the methods of communicating it set-up costs,” Adam emphasises. “Great news for change. smaller craft brewers!” In this I asked him what is likely to drive the labels of the Nicholas Waloff informative article, future. “The ability to recycle is becoming key – how Nick Waloff, founder of easy is it to remove the label from a bottle – as well CAMRA Canada and current executive as rapid printing turnaround and seasonality. We’re chair of Cotswold Taste, the also seeing more premium finishes to labels to quality marque for food and distinguish them. This can be quite subjective; laminate drink in the Cotswolds, talks foils and metallic finishes are driving branding and about the art and science of marketing as much as vice versa. There’s a lot of product labelling and its tweaking going on!” importance to both Graphics in particular have moved centre-stage. producers and consumers. “They’ve been getting very creative,” says Adam. “Whilst some are sticking to a clean and contemporary look, others are looking to use three or four specialty We often don’t give the packaging or labels of Craft cans are also increasing in popularity approaches. our beers a second thought. You just glue them on a thanks to their portability, sustainability and cost “We’re commonly seeing jobs in the brewing beer bottle – and that’s all there is to it. And packaging – and in turn are driving demands for pressure sector incorporating all sorts of things – varnishes is, well, just packaging. sensitive wraps and shrink sleeves. and laminates, graphics and variable data, innovative Yet for Adam Carey, (above) Labels Manager For Adam, this all adds up to an exciting time. surfaces and foils,” he explains, “and now we also at international barcode experts and self-adhesive And he brings expertise and skill to it which is mirrored have Augmented Reality.” label printers Axicon Labels, whose patch covers by his interest in beers and the brewing sector. For Axicon Labels, this all adds up to having to Gloucestershire, they are big business. He knows So I asked him about the links. It turns out that keep moving with the times. “We’re always helping that some labels, brands and themes stick in your Adam, a Londoner by birth, was raised in the customers to refine their market perceptions and mind – and others don’t. ‘Golden Triangle’ of brewers: Fullers, Courage and advising on what they might want to do,” he says. With the intense competition now facing both Watneys – and was exposed to Fullers’ pubs around “We have a lot of discussions sometimes to help craft and major brewers alike, Adam is finding that his home and through its sponsorship of his football their decisions, to get their label just right.” he is playing a crucial role in how breweries build team, Brentford FC. “There was a pub at each corner Not surprisingly, both Axicon and Adam have and maintain awareness. of the ground,” he reminisces. “Perhaps it’s not developed a lot of regular customers over the years. Focuses on seasonally-inspired flavours, and surprising that London Pride is one of my favourite “We intend to carry on looking to improve anything experimentation with themed packaging, are beers,” Adam admits, but since joining Axicon in that comes our way,” he stresses. particularly driving the market forward, as they are 1992, he carefully adds: “I’ve been exposed to some Size of business in the food and drink sector can requiring short-run labels and packaging. excellent, very well brewed beers in the Cotswolds.” raise interesting issues. With artisan producers, he the 42 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 43 well, if he is, he needs to take it in portrait format, and high resolution…

is he taking a picture of us for the new competition?

Now, the technical part, most images in cameras that are made for digital work are set in 72dpi (dots per inch) of colour, which is great for Facebook, texts etc. It’s not, however, much use for printing on paper, where you need to use 300dpi. So set your cameras and phones to the biggest number of pixels you can, FHD 1280 x 1080 or WQHD 2560 x 1440 and take your pictures. That’ll give you the best chance of winning and appearing on the Tippler’s front cover. Sponsored by HILLSIDE BREWERY

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www.gloucestershire.camra.org.uk 45 ownership by the Moons in the 1930s. Les is only DURSLEY the 5th owner and landlord since then and has been in residence since 2004. Although also offering real ale and many other tipples, as well as excellent food, the pub is best known for its 15 ciders on offer at any one time – including Tyndale Gold from local cider maker The Wild Cider Co in nearby Wick, as well as those from further afield. John Barnes from the Wild Cider Co attended the presentation to add his congratulations to Les for the award. Every August The New Inn holds a well established month long cider festival with over 30 ciders on way to work and stop for a sustaining tipple prior offer, as well as live music and fancy dress events to tackling the hike over Breakheart Hill to Dursley. Owned by a variety of breweries in the intervening at the weekends. Its award-winning rural garden is years, including the long-gone Coombe Valley Brewery, the perfect place to enjoy a cool cider in the most it has been an independent establishment since its peaceful of settings

Well known local hostelry, The New Inn, situated in the idyllic hamlet of Waterley Bottoms, at the end of the North Nibley valley, has been awarded Cider Pub of the Year 2019 by the local sub-branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The pub was judged top from 40 pubs in the Dursley & District Area, which stretches from Sharpness to Kingscote and Tytherington to Tormarton. The result came by virtue of local members of CAMRA who have the difficult task of visiting pubs in their area throughout the year and vote on the quality and range of ciders on offer and the ambiance of the contenders for Cider Pub of the Year title this year.” establishment. The pub will now be put forward as the district’s Peter Corfield, Chairman of the local sub-branch representative for the Gloucestershire Cider Pub of of CAMRA, along with other local members, attended the Year award. If you have any pub news, views or stories contact The New Inn to present landlord Les Smitherman The New Inn is a freehouse which has been [email protected] with his congratulations and a framed certificate. licensed since 1875. Previous to this is was a ‘Jug Peter seen here with Les, said that the award: “Was and Bottle’ establishment, and men from the valley The Editor, The Tippler, 23 Theocs Close, well deserved as there had been six very strong and from Wotton and beyond, would pass by on the the Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. GL20 5TX 46 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale DONNINGTON’S NEW ALE

There are strict lines of work between the couple with Rich running the kitchen and Carys dealing with front of house. This works well for them as they live on the premises, so having different domains in the pub gives them their own part of the team to run. Although the pub is very busy with diners there is a separate area with a pool table and sports which allows locals and drinkers to have their own space. “We love the fact that the pub offers a quiet Martin Jones’ tour of the Donnington pubs of restaurant, a bar eating area and the drinkers’ the North Cotswolds finds him at a steam train space, so we can attract all types of customers,” enthusiasts destination, The Pheasant Inn at says Carys “once we have finished work we like Toddington... nothing better than going and sitting with the locals at the bar to relax.” This had its benefits when The Pheasant Inn sits at the Junction of the Stow to heavy snow threatened to shut the pub, as local Tewkesbury Road and the Winchcombe to Broadway Road farmers came to the rescue by clearing the car off the roundabout at Toddington. Built in the 1930’s of local park and road outside so they, along with other stone it has been extended and is now a large spacious bar locals, could still get a drink. and restaurant. With a chequered past, it was a surprise They love being part of the local community, addition to the Donnington Estate in 2016. Considerable helping out with prizes for the local school, running investment was needed to make it the smart pub it is now. the tea room at Stanton Fete and have a very With the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway on its doorstep whose steam trains now run from Cheltenham to Broadway. Local attractions like Hailes Abbey and Stanway House are just a short distance successful Curry and Quiz night on Sundays that is away and the pub benefits from many visitors to these attractions. always packed. She also has praise for Donnington With the pubs makeover came the young and enthusiastic couple who have run it since 2016, Richard Brewery, “It is a family run brewery and we feel part and Carys. I asked Carys how they started in the pub trade. She explained: “My parents lived next door to of that family, having previously worked for a pubco the White Hart at Fernhill Heath north of Worcester where I got a job at sixteen. There I met Rich who was it is good to be part of an organisation where the training to be a chef. I went to University whilst Rich completed his training and I had a job at the Swan at bottom line is not the only concern.” Broadway before we took on The Thatch at Honeybourne.” On top of running this busy pub, Rich and They spent seven years at The Thatch building up a trade as well as a reputation that attracted interest Carys now have a third party involved in taking up from Donnington Brewery who were looking for a couple to run The Pheasant. Carys and Rich were offered their time, fourteen week old baby Myles is now a the chance to take it on. Carys said: “We had outgrown The Thatch and I did not like turning people away Pheasant local. when we were full. When we looked at The Pheasant we had to envisage how it could be, and not how it was, but it was a challenge we needed to take on.” Martin Jones Cotswold Pale Ale the is only available in August 48 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale The Seven Tuns, Chedworth The new Seven Tuns gastro pub in Chedworth brings you a taste of the Mediterranean, perfect for the long summer evenings...

With summer just around the corner, and barbeques slowly emerging from hibernation, the Seven Tuns gastro pub in Chedworth has gone for something that will work both indoors as well as outside. Tom Conway, of Nobu, Criterion on Piccadilly and The Potting Shed fame, and Simon Willson-White, formally of The Ivy and The Ritz, have together converted this charming 17th century Cotswold pub into a Mecca for fine dining and wholesome pub grub. Tom’s passion for sustainability and sourcing seasonal produce will see him championing a genuine ‘field to fork’ ethic. Coupled with an extensive wine and spirit list the aim is to bring a little bit of London to the heart of the Cotswolds. Food and wine pairings will be championed by Simon and play a key part in the pub’s ethos with tastings scheduled for throughout the year. Together the Seven Tuns team have come up with the perfect seasonal dish - veal koftas with a tahini dip that – that will leave you full of the joys of summer.

Veal koftas with tahini - Serves 6 people Koftas: 400g minced veal a dash of light soy sauce 2 red chillies 50g porridge oats 10g fresh mint 2 shallots peeled and diced 1 tbsp smoked chipotle paste salt and pepper The Seven Tuns 18 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water Tahini dip: The Seven Tuns 200g tahini 50ml olive oil 50ml sesame oil 15ml white wine vinegar 3 tbsp light soy sauce Salt and pepper Award-winning pub in the Award-winning pub in the 1 tbsp black sesame seeds and pea shoots to garnish heart of the Cotswolds heart of the Cotswolds Start by peeling and dicing the shallots, bring them to the boil in cold water then rinse thoroughly with cold offering fine dining, water, squeeze dry. Then finely dice the chilli and mint and proceed to add all remaining ingredients to the offering fine dining, mince, mix thoroughly. This mix can now be shaped onto the soaked skewers, a nice thin sausage shape locally sourced and seasonal locally sourced and seasonal that’s ready for grilling. pub grub and an extensive Then for the dressing: mix the tahini with the vinegar and soy, then add the olive and sesame oils slowly pub grub and an extensive while whisking, season to taste. wine list to suit all budgets Now grill the skewers on a hot grill for 1 minute on each side until golden, serve with the tahini dip and wine list to suit all budgets garnish with the black sesame seeds, adding some pea shoots to garnish the koftas. and palettes. Simon tried a few wines with this one (tough job), but one that came out head and shoulders above the and palates. rest and in keeping with the warmer weather was a white wine, and in particular, a good cool climate grassy Sauvignon Blanc. For more information visit Simon ended up choosing a Sancerre, but if you prefer a Pouilly Fume then that will also work. The grassy and floral notes work nicely with the spices and the acidity works well with the acidity of the dip, as 01285 720630 acidity in food reduces the perception of acidity in the wine. If you are more of a red wine drinker don’t worry, a light Pinot Noir will also go, but we prefer the Sancerre with this one. www.seventuns.co.uk For more information visit Have fun and bon appetit! www.seventuns.co.uk For more information or to book a table visit: www.seventuns.co.uk the 50 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale

Advertising - 01285 720 683 1 Front Room to Public House less used by women, particularly in rural areas where certificates were introduced, which could be granted the Victorian culture disapproved of women and chil- by licensing justices to allow children under 14 in bars dren in pubs, although later some bars were reserved where meals were sold, provided the ‘environment’, Front for women. However, in 1939 both pubs, the Butchers was suitable for them. The 2003 licensing act effectively Arms and the Plough in Sheepscombe were being run ended restriction with accompanied children now to by women with Mrs Sollars at the Plough and Sophia be allowed unless conditions specific to the premises Halliday at the Butchers Arms. Nevertheless, the forbade it. culture of open front rooms, mainly for men, persisted Children are now allowed in all parts of most pubs up until the post war years, for example Painswick had and they express ownership by clambering on to foot something like 12 pubs up to the 1980/90s and rails to see over the bar and occasionally order drinks; Room Sheepscombe had a few public front rooms. sometimes using the whole area as a playground. Toddlers are often allowed to wander round the bar The modern village public house from time to time, followed at a distance by a parent, In contemporary times many pubs have closed - 13 waving and saying hello to all and sundry and everyone a week across the country - and the survival of the engages them as do the bar staff while carrying hot to English village pub is precarious. In order to survive our plates. One enterprising youngster in my local took village pubs have had to become destination pubs and control of a bar space by parking her dolls buggy in at the same time become open to all ages, gender and front of an unlit fire while the whole family sit down to classes. They are no longer a publican’s front room Sunday lunch. She ministered to her charges from and they are much more a place that seeks ‘customers’ time to time bringing them to the table for her mother from across the county, as well as regulars, in order to to caress as the family conversation continued. They Public gain enough income to survive. Regulars, dogs, chil- are sometimes encouraged to join in the merry throng dren, county and global visitor, blow-ins and clubs have by playing noisy games with adults with the occasional now taken ownership of our village pubs. shriek or quiet games such as chess and cards, seeing The regulars call the pub ‘my local’ whether it is the pub as their third place alongside home and school. actually local to them or not. They often command a However, there has been a backlash to the opening specific space in the pub and have been seen moving of bar spaces to children. The Good Pub Guide has House chairs to suit their physical peculiarities. They are quick a long article in the 2017 edition deprecating badly to spot when their ‘plot’ becomes available and leap behaved children in our pubs and their parents for across the bar or into another part of the pub to take allowing them to spoil the enjoyment. The Woolpack control of their place. Slad does not allow children under 14 in the main bar, The bar itself also attracts regulars who stand or sit (1 of 4 bars) nor do they allow dining in that bar; The From publican ownership to public on bar stools. They take ownership of this central part Ale House in Stroud does not allow children in the pub of the pub, like the captains on the bridge of a ship. after 7pm as does the Old Badger Inn at Eastington ownership: A brief history Their ownership is made clear by the intimate way they and the former outlines the behaviour expected with converse with the bar staff and other regulars who enter leaflets placed on tables to remind parents. There are and join them greeting each other warmly and often no persons under 18 allowed in the main ‘pubic bar’ It is said that the early pubs in our brewing in the back of their cottages loudly and sometimes with intimate hugs and kisses. at the Bell Inn Frampton upon Severn. However, rural villages were the front rooms of small and after work they would welcome They often form a semi-circle in front of the bar making village pubs are generally reluctant to limit access to village houses and cottages. While back the men with the offer of a pint it clear to the more casual visitor that this is their pub children as without family outings to a rural pub they the men were mainly out in the fields of ale, probably a dark one. and the managers or owners join them from time to would not survive and at the same time they want to working the land, women began time emphasising their ownership. Some stand with welcome all villagers and to encourage them to see the elbows on the bar and chat to other regulars across the pub as common space for all. bar space who may be sitting in their favourite seats They would go ‘out back’ to draw the pint and declined later. In the census of 1851, 3434 publicans away from the bar. The pub for these regulars is their bring it through to their main room. Between 1650 were farmers. ‘third place’, they regularly inhabit alongside home and and 1777 in the West Riding of Yorkshire it is recorded This brief picture shows how the origin of the work. that 14% of women were licensees. Labourers took village public house was once the publican’s front Children were present in ale houses from early out licenses as well as mariners, horse breakers, room and there is no doubt that there were a number times. An 1830 act of parliament allowed weaker beer bakers, tailors, shoemakers and farmers who would of ‘front rooms’ existed in villages and the villagers for children, women and servants that could be sold also set up public houses in the 19th century. Where gave their custom to the publican they liked or with without a licence as they forbade the sale of spirits to under 16s. Then in 1908 the Children Act banned un- the publican had another job, his wife ran the pub. whom they had good relations. If these relations der 14s in all bars. One development was the provision Marrying a woman with experience in the trade was deteriorated at any time drinkers would move on to of family room separate from the bar area and by 1984 a good move. In 1891 in Easingwold 7 of 16 pubs another ‘front room’ in the village. there were reported to be between 2000 to 503,000 of had publicans with other jobs, but in urban areas this During the late 19th century village pubs became such rooms. Ten years later in 1994 so-called children’s the 52 The magazine of the Gloucestershire Branches of the Campaign for Real Ale 53 Front Room to Public House North Cotswold CAMRA & Moreton CC Dogs also own the spaces in a pub as they and charity activities, or a channelling of passions and probably have since early times but today, they come interests into a more structured effort, such as a social from far and wide along with their owners. Often the club or sports team. On quiet nights there may be a dog’s longest walk is 10 metres from the car to the crib or even a poker game [for drink tokens of course] pub where they too are regulars and take ownership or a quiz mainly populated by local villagers, a regular of their spaces, some on soft beds provided by their weekly folk club for the village and if Saturday is quiet, owners so they can lie on them to make them feel out comes the Karaoke. 12th BEER & even more at home. They wander around under tables A pub today is home to: the kennel club, the knitting begging for food or clearing scraps from the floor or circle, the literary circle, music clubs, sports clubs, some sprawl their large frames flat on the floor grateful religious events such as Carol singing and friendly for the large space in front of the fire while staff who societies. They are also today: a children’s playground, have welcomed them, gingerly step over them while a job centre, an epicurean centre, an arts centre, an CIDER FESTIVAL delivering meals. Some are friends of the bar drinkers historical archive, a library, an entertainment centre, a and add to the deepening mass attempting to get to the social club, a games centre and a haven. They are an bar. Others make themselves at home by lying on the infinite resource for locals, regulars, villagers and the settees some pubs provide or sit neatly on low stools publicans who manage them and provide an added provided for customers. They are often welcomed, by value in terms of the emotional and spiritual connections at Moreton in Marsh Cricket Club the regulars, who pet and stroke them and the bar staff for their members. who often provide treats for them and they can become so familiar with the engagement that on entry they Conclusion 13th & 14th September 2019 immediately head for the space at the bar where they The village pub has evolved from a front room to a are used to being given treats. major public space; the pub is no more the publican’s The village pub now relies on being a destination front room; a space and a place where they once pub in order to survive. For or the visitor, the value of determined the culture and style of the pub. The 45 Beers, 20 Ciders & Perries being able to eat in a highly prized village pub which owners and managers of our village pubs have created sits within a cluster of ancient stone cottages, accessed a truly public house where they have less control over Food & Soft Drinks, Live Bands include: by narrow lanes and rural features that make the visit the space they own or rent than they might have done a whole experience. Visitors can sit in an environment, in the past in order to solve the problem of making a which dates back many hundreds of years and soak pub pay in small communities. up the history of the pub and the village through the Some may deprecate the loss of control of these artefacts and pictures crammed together on every wall public spaces by publicans to customer dominance, but Eden Bay, Wired, Good Intent & in the pub and evokes an idyllic rural past to imbibe. they reflect the more general breakdown of limits on These are occasional visitors who rent a space for access to public spaces across gender and generations. The Dropouts a couple of hours as they reserve ‘the table by the The pubs also exist under the ‘gaze’ or panopticon window’ and have been heard to complain about being of Trip Advisor where one complaint outweighs all given ‘a table in the back’ instead of being in the main the positive reactions that are not posted. Publicans bar. They take ownership of their space as a group and respond to show they take the complainant seriously often appear oblivious of others as they talk animat- and are forever trying to ensure that the service they Camping & Parking - See website for details edly about the intimate details of their lives which can provide is tailored to each client’s whims. We now live be heard across the small space of our country pubs. in a culture where alcohol is more available from most Friday 11am to 11pm Entry £3 Nevertheless, they provide a vital income for the village supermarkets at low prices and where many families www.northcotswoldcamra.org.uk pub which would not survive otherwise. Most village now live in only two places, work and home, where Saturday 11am to 11pm £4 pubs have social media visibility and seek local and access to a variety of entertainment is now available national awards to encourage more trips to their public through digital technology and it is cheaper to entertain CAMRA members receive beer token allowance space. Saturday and Sunday lunches are fully booked at home. The public house has reached its zenith in in popular destination pubs. One Sunday in January that all are welcome, and all behaviours are mainly 2019 between 3 and 4.30pm. saw the Butchers Arms tolerated. Thismay be the price we pay for more equality in Sheepscombe serve at least 75-80 lunches and the and the survival of our third places, but some may diners at 80% of the occupied tables only rarely or had hark back to a time when the publican determined the never been there previously. Holidaymakers ‘blow-in’ culture of the open spaces and did not have to give up during the week as well and local town and county their ownership of their establishment to the populace. parties take their celebrations to them – all aiding village pub survival. Bob Jeffrey Pubs today, as they probably did in the past provide the settings where individuals or groups of people I am grateful to Elisabeth Skinner for her assistance

start initiatives that generate positive outcomes for in providing some historical data from her historical

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4th June - 8:00pm - Business Meeting - The Plough at Prestbury 14th June - Social - Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival 25th June - Ale Amble - Weston-super-Mare 2nd July - 8:00pm - Business Meeting -Exmouth Arms 19th - 21st July - Cotswold Beer Festival - Postlip Hall 6th August - 8:00pm - Business Meeting -Venue TBA

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