Bristol Brewers

alikocho wrote:Does Justin not use kettle finings?

Ah, possibly.

They do make a big point about their beer being unfined though.

I had a Revival last night that looked like muddy water.

Ha, Ned does have a quite unique manner. Will probably go down well at a BD bar.

Local brewer not happy about the bar or the manager?

Confirmed with the licence office today that the licence was granted.

Also have a sneaking suspicion who will be the manager. If you know Bristol pubs you will know him. Nothing confirmed yet though.

Roll on October.

If you speak to the guys at Moor they're tell you never to fine.

They've even successfully campaigned SIBA to allow unfined beer in competitions.

They're normally very good with prices, but that does feel a little high. I am assuming it's reflective of the price of the keg, of which I doubt there are many around.

£6.50 a pint for Raging Bitch up the road.

Jaipur now on Keg.

5-8 IPAs going on for IPA day on 2 August.

Nice.

Just got back from a trip to the Orval abbey. For anyone interested in visiting, I wrote a bit about it here: http://bluegiantbeer.co.uk/2012/07/13/orval-a-pilgrimage-that-doesnt-quite-deliver/ (sorry to blog plug but thought it might be vaguely useful as there's not much of a resource online if you...

Agreed. I live 5 minutes away and go there regularly. Pizza is good too. I just wish they'd stuck to calling themselves a bar instead of a "craft beer" bar because they're going to be put to shame by BrewDog and Euston/Bristol Tap (and already are to an extent by Robin Hood, Coslton Yard, ...

a belgian IPA(!) at Beer'd. 8.3% but doesn't taste that strong. Very drinkable and not bitter. A very interesting beer, I would be interested in trying to make something like this. It was my first visit to Beer'd and I was quite impressed. They sell thirds of pints so easily able to sample a few be...

Big Bang on Whiteladies Road - all sausages, but really good. Assuming a new one hasn't opened recently, this closed more than two years ago :-). Replaced by The Cow Shed which is excellent, but quite pricey. I reckon the best restaurants in Bristol are: Pump House on the water Gallimaufry on Glos ...