Pint of the Year 2015 Contender 1 : Mad Old John at The Fleece Boxford
Mill Green Brewery’s ‘Mad Old John’ old ale , at the Boxford Fleece, whilst listening to Kimber’s Men.
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I’m not blogging about real ale much these days, too busy brewing and selling/distributing it. There are blogs going back to 2010 here – please be aware of this when reading them : pubs can change a lot very quickly!
The Sun Inn, Dedham
A pub with bags of character, good beer and even better food.
The Compasses, Littley Green
AKA ‘The Huffer Pub’ on account of freaking enormous baps (not the barmaid’s, buns in which food is served). Owned by members of the Ridley family, previously a major Essex brewery, and starting again from scratch!
The White Hart Hotel, Witham
The ‘White Hart Tap’ has 8 casks of ale in a temperature controlled glass cabinet, enabling the pub to offer 14 real ales on tap at any one time.
The George Inn, Shalford
Low beamed ceilings, big fireplaces, great beer and food.
The Hare and Hounds, Layer Breton
The Hare and Hounds, Crayes Green, Layer Breton, Colchester, Essex CO2 0PN The current licencees have been at the pub…
Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester
Sitting on the High Street in Colchester, in premises that have had a number of roles in life in recent years, The Three Wise Monkeys has just opened to serve beer – with American-style barbeque food to come on the first floor, and a live music/dancing room on the top floor.
Bishop Nick Brewery Shop and lunch at The Compasses, Littley Green
Taking a break from early Saturday morning cycle rides this month has found a bit of time to get out…
The Horse and Groom, Wivenhoe
Horse and Groom, 55 The Cross, Wivenhoe CO7 9QL. I’ve passed by The Horse and Groom plenty of times over…
Wibblers Brewery Open Day
Stocking up on Dengie dark ales for Christmas, with a visit to The Norton thrown in for good measure…