‘Station Porter' voted best winter beer in the land!

‘Station Porter' voted best winter beer in the land!

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) recently held its National Winter Ales Festival and named Wickwar Station Porter as Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2008.

The description alone in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2008 is intoxicating... “A rich, smooth, dark ruby-brown ale. Starts with a roast malt; coffee, chocolate and dark fruit then develops a complex, spicy, bittersweet taste and a long roast finish.” Wow, I've go to try this one!

To read more about the National Winter Ales Festival and see a complete list of the winning ales, visit Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2008.

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CAMRA Announces National Pub of the Year Finalists

CAMRA Announces National Pub of the Year Finalists

The Campaign for Real Ale has announced the finalists for the prestigious title of National Pub of the Year.

CAMRA members visited thousands of pubs to select 16 regional winners which were then short-listed to the best four for the final. The overall winner will be announced on February 15th 2008, on the eve of CAMRA's Community Pubs Week (February 16th - 23rd).

I always think that award-winning pubs are always a great starting point for a new pub walk so if you want further details of the finalists visit National Pub of the Year Finalists.

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The Publican Pub Food Awards 2007

The Publican Pub Food Awards 2007

I always keep my eyes open for award-winning pubs that could be candidates for a future pub walk and The Publican often features these.

This award-winning magazine is clearly targeted at publicans but often has articles of interest to the pub-going community. The latest item I noted was the launch of their 2007 search for Pub of the Year with a deadline for entries of 3rd August 2007.

The magazine is encouraging entries across the board from country freehouses to inner city gastro pubs and food focused pub companies large and small. The 14 categories include seafood to alfresco and you can see further details and last year's winner at The Publican Pub Food Awards 2007. I shall look forward to seeing the winners later in the year and will include them here.

Today's pub walk: Sailor's Return in East Chaldon, Dorset.

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