Below is a series of interviews with a number of local Landlords written during the run up to reopening. To get a slightly different angle, the CAMRA Commercial & Communications Director Ash Corbett-Collins also offered his views on what has been an unprecedented time of difficulties for every pub in the country. I have also […]
Who Really Deserves A Drink This Saturday?
I fully expect this Saturday to be a day of national madness. Remember what happened on Friday 20th March when Boris Johnson announced that the pubs would close later that night? The general public went down the pub for one last hurrah. That’s the British for you. Look at the beaches during the recent hot […]
For The Many Not The Few
As the nation’s pubs wait patiently for a decision from the Government as to when and how they can reopen, one place that is in no hurry to return to normal is Burton upon Trent’s Brews Of The World. Unlike the other pubs in town, BOTW have managed to stay open, after a fashion, throughout […]
Ratcliff Ale 150 Report
A large group of beer aficionados met at Marston’s Sports & Social Club on Monday night to mark the 150th Anniversary of the brewing of Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton’s Ratcliff Ale, which is recognised as the oldest still drinkable beer in the world. Ratcliff Ale was brewed on 16 December 1869 at the now demolished […]
Bass Corkers Tasting Notes
On 16 December a unique evening was held where all of the Bass Corkers were opened and tasted to mark the 150th Anniversary of the brewing of Bass’ Ratcliff Ale. The panel was led by international Beer Writer and beer tasting expert Roger Protz and here for your reading pleasure are Roger’s tasting notes from […]
The First Trade Mark
What was the first British Trade Mark? The Red Triangle of Bass? Well yes and no. Trade Mark Number One was a beer label for Bass & Co.s Pale Ale. Although it is a generally accepted and much repeated “fact” that the Red Triangle was the first Trade Mark, it was in fact the 914th; […]
The Early History of Bass
Which one is the odd one out? Phil Seaman 1926-1972 Jazz Drummer Stanley Clarke 1933-2004 Property Developer William Bass c.1717-1787 Brewer Joe Jackson 1954-date Musician Paddy Considine 1973-date Actor & Film maker The answer is William Bass, as all the others are famous Burtonians. Bass was born around 1717 in Hinckley, Leics, 21 miles away […]
Tickets On Sale Now
A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Bass’ Ratcliff Ale Monday 16 December, 19:30 at Marston’s Sports & Social Club A unique event is happening on 16 December 2019 at Marston’s Sports & Social Club; a chance for you to try Bass’ Ratcliff Ale exactly 150 years to the day from when it was brewed […]
No.2 Horninglow
It is 10am on a sunny crisp September Wednesday and I am in the Visitors’ Centre at Marston’s with a slight sense of disbelief. Around the table sit a number of esteemed beer writers: Martyn Cornell (multiple award winner, author and blogger of the “Zythophile” fame), Adrian Tierney-Jones (another multiple award winner, writer for The […]
Geronimo!
Burton Town Brewery are proud to announce a new beer; Geronimo! “It is an Extra Pale Red Ale,” explains brewer Jon Dale. “There are no roast flavours, this is a lighter version of a red ale, but a hint of caramel, marshmallow and candy floss from three different malts. two punchy American hops, Chinook and […]