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Issue 69 – Summer 2017 FREE – Please take one Magazine of North Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA Another Three Breweries For we went to press as they were North Oxfordshire waiting for an electrician to wire the brewery up before the work Following on from the recent this issue. Also, expect to find a of brewing could begin. The news in Beer on Tap 67 of two cask at the Candleford beer fes- brewery is housed in an out- new breweries opening in the tival on Sat 17 June. The beer building behind the pub and is North Oxfordshire Branch (Little range currently includes IPA only small. Brewer Nick is hop- Ox and Church HanBrewery) (Initial Pirate Ale, 5.2% abv, an ing to start small with one beer it seems we are about to gain IPA style strong bitter), Cannon at a time building up to about another three. Fire (4.7%, Spitfire-style bitter), three core beers. Pirate Brewery has opened at Buccaneer (4.3%, a dark copper/ Continued on page 3 the White Lion pub in Fewcott, red best bitter), Sea Legs (3.3%, a with the brewery being installed low gravity mild) and Red Beard in a large log cabin behind the (5.0%, a vibrant red ale). Lee is pub. Named after the large chil- already working on new brews dren’s pirate play ship in the pub as we go to press. See Brewery garden, the beers all have ‘Pirate’ News for more details. or sea-themed names. Expected to open by the time With a weekly brewing capac- this edition of Beer on Tap hits ity of one-and-a-half casks, beer the streets is the new Bicester is mainly for in-house consump- Brewery based at the Angel in tion, but local beer festivals are Bicester. Things were held up as Logo on the wall at the new Bicester Brewery supplied. Two casks were emp- tied at the Banbury Beer & Red Lion, Horley Wins Pub Of Cider festival including a spe- cial brew mild, see article in The Year Again for 2017 Lee Dean working at the Pirate microbrewery The North Oxfordshire CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year Award was presented to Dave & Natasha at the White Lion, Fewcott Morris by Branch Chair Lynne Baldwin at a ceremony at the pub on 30 April. Visit the CAMRA North Oxfordshire Branch website – http://northoxon.camra.org.uk/ • DELIGHTFUL PUB/RESTAURANT • TRADITIONAL CASK ALES • FINE WINES • FRESHLY COOKED FOOD • REFINED RESTAURANT • RELAXED BAR • OPEN FIRE • TERRACE DINNING • BEAUTIFUL GARDEN WITH DUCK POND • AUNT SALLY • LARGE CAR PARK MAIN STREET, SOUTH NEWINGTON, nr BANBURY OX15 4JE T: 01295 721166 • www.duckonthepond.com 2 Beer on Tap – Summer 2017 Another Three New Breweries For North Oxon Continued from page 1 refining and experiment- Beer Week, which was a Finally, OxBrew is expect- ing with beer styles and Red IPA. ed to open sometime in June. recipes. They are already The addition of these They are based at Enstone air- members of the Oxford three new breweries field and it is a collaboration Brewers Alliance and adds to the burgeon- between Stepfather; Simon Aaron brewed a collabo- ing North Oxfordshire and Stepson; Aaron. Simon is rative beer called Oxford brewing scene, which from Kent and has been brew- Red with Hook Norton is beginning to look ing since the 1990s, while Aaron for the recent Oxford increasingly vibrant. is from Oxford and has spent the last few years researching, Pub Planning Loophole Closure ed that in deciding to require Branch AGM owners to apply for planning Following a successful campaign permission if they want to Announced by CAMRA to close a loophole close a pub, the Government in planning law, the Government has put the opinions of those The CAMRA North Oxford- has announced that it will sup- who recognise the value that shire Branch AGM will be held port measures to prevent devel- pubs provide to them and on 17 July in the White Horse, opers denying local communities their communities above the Duns Tew at 8pm. a say in the future of their pubs. commercial interests of a few We are likely to need a new The Government’s decision organisations and individu- Secretary – which is a vital post should bring a halt to develop- als. The decision to respond as the Branch is not allowed to ers exploiting loopholes and will positively to CAMRA’s cam- continue without one – and also give communities the right to paign is further evidence of a Pubs Database Co-ordinator. have a say in the future of their Government’s support for We are also in definite need of pubs. The decision will not pre- the pub sector and follows on a Social Secretary, a Press & vent the development of pubs, from the decision earlier this Publicity Officer and a Public but will require developers to month to provide most English Affairs Officer. If you’re inter- apply for planning permission pubs with a £1,000 discount in ested in any of these roles, please to convert or demolish a pub, contact Lynne Baldwin to learn the business rates they pay. more about them. allowing for members of the “We will work with the Please come along to the AGM local community to express their Government to ensure these and support the Branch. The opinions as part of that process. measures are implemented as Committee needs input from as CAMRA Chief Executive Tim soon as possible to allow pubs many members as possible. Page said: “Politicians are chosen across England to start ben- Hope to see lots of you in Duns to represent the views of those efiting from the protection of Tew on the 17th for the meeting, who elect them. We are delight- the planning system.” then a drink and a chat after all the business has been done. CAMRA North Oxon Branch Contact List Email addresses are followed by northoxon.camra.org.uk/ Branch Diary CHAIRMAN Lynne Baldwin TREASURER All meetings start 8pm, other events chairman@ lynne@ Simon Whitehead treasurer@ start as shown. Socials contact: Lynn VICE-CHAIRMAN simon@ Baldwin (07790) 118341. Geraint Jones vicec@ MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY JUNE geraint@ Paul Forrest membership@ BRANCH SECRETARY paul@ 14: Committee meeting, White PUBS PROTECTION OFFICER Horse, Banbury Dave Lee secretary@ dave@ Brian Wray pubs@ JULY BEER ON TAP EDITOR BEER FESTIVAL CO-ORDINATOR 17: Branch AGM, White Horse, Steve Lympany bot@ Tim Wilkins bbf@ Duns Tew Tel: 07811 667507 LOCALE COORDINATOR AUGUST BEER ON TAP ADVERTISING John Bellinger locale@ john@ EDITOR 19: Steam & Ale Beer Festival, Oliver Sladen WEBMASTERS Martin Batts and Winchcombe (mini bus trip) botads@ Geraint Jones webmaster@ BRANCH CONTACT See Diary page online for latest info Martin Batts Trading Standards: Oxfordshire County at northoxon.camra.org.uk/ contact@ Council, Electric Ave, Ferry Hinksey Road, Tel: 07854 116408 Oxford OX2 0BY Magazine of CAMRA North Oxfordshire 3 Give us a call to book a table on 01295 730750 and come and enjoy our Traditional Comfort Pub Grub, with a good selection of Hooky Ales, Ciders and other beverages to choose from. https://www.facebook.com/Butchers2015 Family friendly – Food served swings adjacent to pub Thurs–Fri 6.30–9pm car park Sat 12.30–3pm & 6.30-9pm Dog friendly Sun 12.30-3pm Earlybird discounts on meals Cyclist and Walker between 6.30 and 8pm friendly! Sunday roasts Hook Norton ales Opening hours Large grassed garden Closed Mondays with excellent views Tues 6.30-10.30pm Hidden gem Weds to Fri 6.30-11pm Recently refurbished Sat 12.30-3.30pm & 6.30-11pm interior Sun 12.30-3.30pm & 7-11pm Ales from the cask (open all day Sat/Sun for beer festivals including three Hook & major sporting events, please check) Norton ales and one Quiz last Wednesday of each guest ale. month Tel: Shutford Road 01295 730 750 BALSCOTE Oxon OX15 6JQ 4 Beer on Tap – Summer 2017 Branch News three guest ales will feature on the bar, along with a real cider, with two further real ciders on sale in the garden. Barbecue food will also be served in the garden. Fund raising in support of Bowel Cancer Awareness took place the weekend before Easter, with a coffee and cake morn- ing on the Friday and a raffle on Sunday evening. £280 was raised for this worthy cause. Hare & Hounds, Lower Wardington Fund raising proceeds apace at this community orientated Emily Rigby – new general manager at the Woodstock Arms, Woodstock establishment. After raising £12,697 for the Katharine House Woodstock Arms, Acts include Ash Mandrake, Hospice in 2016, they are well Woodstock Freeway Jam, Bull Frogs mid- into this year’s charity the Emily Rigby has now taken over week through to Big Baloosh British Heart Foundation. the helm as general manager of (noon, Fri), Spank the Monkey Following themed Burns, the popular Woodstock Arms in (2pm Sat) and local favourites Valentine’s, St Patrick’s & St the centre of town. Leatherat (4pm Sat). Full details George’s nights, the Easter raffle This Greene King pub has on their website and Facebook was followed by the ever popu- a selection of four ales on pages or better still pop in and lar charity bike ride around local offer and will have a draught pick up one of their Festival pubs on Saturday, 30th April. cider during the summer peri- Fringe leaflets. Killingworth Castle, od. As well as GK ales and one White Lion, Fewcott Wootton from their guest list they have Shotover’s Prospect regularly on As you will have read on the It is hoped that the Killi will be the bar.