Cask Beer Indulgence

Hi all, I was in London and some other parts of England from 25th of February through 5th of March. Will never again go over at that time as there were way too many kids on holiday. These were not English kids who were in school but every European on Earth it seemed was in London. Enough of that rant. We still had an awesome time and I set a new personal record by consuming 71 pints of cask ale during our 9 night trip. I had 12 pints the last day. We visited York, Newark, Cambridge and Ely on day trips. I meet Duncan Sambrook, and at a pub near the deserted Young's Brewery I saw the John Young Memorial Room contained within the pub (Old Sergeant). More later.

 

Zimbo, seemed like we spent all our time in pubs but not totally the case. At the Sambrook's brewery, we were walking down the street and there it was, it was a Sunday and I assumed it was closed. There were lots of cars in front so I went up and pulled on the door, open. I asked the first person I saw if they were open and the next thing we are talking to Mr. Sambrook. After I told him how much we love England, real ale, and that I had read about how they came to be, he gave us a personal tour and multiple tastings. All on a day they were closed. He was only there because they had hosted a function the night before and there was some cleaning up going on. Nice guy and I made an effort to have his beers whenever I came across them. I like them and even ordered a Wandle whilst in my favorite Young's pub! The staff who have never seen me order anything else, were shocked. All lots of fun. More later.

 

In Ely we liked the Townhouse Pub and in that pub I had a excellent session ale. Earl Soham Victoria Bitter. I will get back with more beers when I have access to my notes.

 

Marquis, I found it very smooth and flavorful. I find very few cask beers too bitter. I still can't say enough about the Just Beer Micropub in Newark. What a place! Had 4 pints there, three were by a brewery from Lincoln. I will post when I have my notes handy.

 

Patto, not sure I know what you mean.

 

Don't like to hear any thing negative about Newark, love the town and JustBeer Micropub is the best. That said did not see any undesirables and I've been three times.

 

We always go on a weekday and during times when English kids are in school. I have a contact, and maybe some of you guys could help me in the future, who tells me when the English school holidays are. That way I can avoid those times. That is why I was so upset on this trip when I saw every European on Earth and their miserable kids were in London. So in Newark we have had quiet and people on the streets are adults. The way I want it.