Pub Mirror 87 - Spring 2014 by Hull & East Yorkshire CAMRA

ISSUE 87 - spring

February 2014 - May 2014

BRANCH PUBS OF THE YEAR 2013

We are pleased to announce our CAMRA Hull & East Yorkshire Branch Pubs of the Year (POTY) for 2013. We have three winners as the Branch is split into 3 areas due to the size of the area we cover. Congratulations to all! Our Hull POTY is the Admiral of Humber (Left), with Three Johns Scotts runner up. Town POTY is the Telegraph Inn in Bridlington (Centre), and the runner up is the Tiger in Beverley. Village POTY is the Plough Inn at Hollym (Right), with King William IV in Cottingham the runner up. Further reports with details of other nominations and the presentation events for each category are inside this edition including photographs from the presentations.

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Try our selection of 8 CASK ALES and 4 CIDERS BEER PRICES from £2.25p per pint The Pub is OPEN EVERDAY 11 am ‘til late Tasty HOME-COOKED meals made from locally sourced produce Lunchtimes 12 noon - 2pm (2.30pm Sunday) Plus Friday 5pm - 7.30pm Monday 5pm - 7pm is Pie/Steak night (£8.95 including a drink) Log Fires - Beer Garden with seating Music Night (Open Mic) 3rd Thursday of the month

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ALL HALLOWS BREWERY Micro - Brewery producing original Classic English Ales PEG FYFE Dark Mild, RAGGED ROBIN Dark Ruby MISCHIEF MAKER Traditional Copper, GOODERS GOLD plus the odd SEASONAL BEER Our Brewster is the landlady, Abbie Logozzi with much help from Peter Utley Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA

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HULL & EAST YORKSHIRE BRANCH INFORMATION BRANCH COMMITTEE @

SUPPORT POSITIONS

Branch Treasurer - Stewart Campbell 01482 449100 07500 543199 treasurer@hullcamra.org.uk also Acting Press & Publicity Officer and Acting Pub Preservation Officer

Pubs Liaison Officers Beverley - John Ashton Bridlington - Ivor Hurst Cottingham - Cliff Ottaway/Derek Brooks Driffield - Martin Bell Hedon - Pete Mason Hornsea - Keir Horner Market Weighton - Chris Atkinson Withernsea - Tony Usher

Acting Branch Secretary - Bernie Cawte 07956 424239 pubmirror@hullcamra.org.uk also Magazine Editor

Pubs Database Patrick Gladstone webmaster@hullcamra.org.uk

Chairperson - Angela Cawte 07904 252910 chair@hullcamra.org.uk

Membership Secretary - Tony Garrett 07971 353226 members@hullcamra.org.uk also Branch Contact Pubs Officers

East Yorkshire - Mark Bainton 07749 505365 @ eastyorkshirepubs@hullcamra.org.uk Holderness - Pete Mason 07984 366207 @ holdernesspubs@hullcamra.org.uk Hull - Jill Walker 07932 774419 @ hullpubs@hullcamra.org.uk Social Secretary - vacant socialsecretary@hullcamra.org.uk

ASSOCIATE POSITIONS Cider Representative David Litten littendavid@littendavid.karoo.co.uk Clubs Liaison Officer Steve Hopkinson Web Master Patrick Gladstone webmaster@hullcamra.org.uk Young Members Co-ordinator Lindsey Simpson youngmembers@hullcamra.org.uk Beer Style Officer Vacant Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

BRANCH POSTAL ADDRESS CAMRA Hull & East Yorkshire Branch C/o 38 Jalland Street, Holderness Road, Hull HU8 8RB

ON-LINE CONTACTS Website: www.hullcamra.org.uk Facebook: Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA Blog: hulleastyorkshirecamra.blogspot.com Twitter: @hullCAMRA

PUB MIRROR INFO Pub Mirror is produced quarterly by Hull & East Yorkshire Branch of CAMRA and is edited by the branch magazine editor Bernie Cawte. Any views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the editor, CAMRA locally or nationally or the magazine publishers. The next edition of Pub Mirror is due for publication in the second week of May 2014. Any contribution for that edition needs to be with the editor by April 18th. You can email your article to the editor at pubmirror@hullcamra.org.uk. Advertising rates are unchanged for the third year running and you can advertise on a one off basis or for bulk adverts discounts are available. Please contact PMadvertising@hullcamra.org.uk @hullCAMRA

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EDITORS COMMENTS by Bernie Cawte I can’t believe this is the 13th edition of Pub Mirror that I have had the privilege to edit. Along the way I have make some very good friends and at times you really need to draw on them to encourage you to go on. I must admit sometimes though you do wonder whether it is worth it, after all we are all volunteers in the local Branch. As much as you would like to; you can’t please all the people all of the time. You make ‘friends’ only to see them come back to bite you when it doesn't go their way. I suppose that the story of real life really! Luckily, for everyone you disenchant, there are others that rally to the cause and bring you back to normal level of enthusiasm, where it all seems worthwhile. Most people will not know what I am practically talking about, but for those who do thank you for your continued support to the myself and the other volunteers within the Branch. As you will have seen from our front page the annual Pub of the Year (POTY) winners have been announced and they will all have now received there certificates to put up in the pubs. As usual we had both negative and positive comments from people in the area. If you are a member did you use your opportunity to vote? A lot of time is taken by members to judge the nomination; why not get involved yourself next time? The more the merrier and the more that judge, the more the results will be a reflection of the quality of the many good pubs in our area. Obviously there can only be one winner in each section, but you can help to ensure we continue to offer the most appropriate result year on year.

We would like to thank the following pubs for the hospitality for our various Branch meeting over the last 3 months: Missed from the last edition, my apologies, was - The Sailmakers, High Street, Hull Olde White Harte, Silver Street, Hull Ye Olde Black Boy, High Street, Hull The George Hotel, Land of Green Ginger, Hull Hop & Vine, Albion Street, Hull Goodfellowship, Cottingham Road, Hull Bay Horse, Wincomlee, Hull Minerva, Nelson Street, Hull It’s also that time of year when the Branch holds its Annual General Meeting, this year it will be held at The George Hotel, Land of Green Ginger on Wednesday 5th March, commencing at 8pm. Why not have a look at our web site and see what we get up to, and what positions are available. If you are still not sure feel free to contact any member of the committee who will be happy to tell you more. On that note we are already aware of two vacancies for the new committee, with both Angela (Chairperson) and Jill (Hull Pubs Officer) standing down for personal reasons. I would like to record my own and the branch’s thanks for all you have done over the years that you have been involved. We wish you well for the future and look forward to still working with you both at the forthcoming Hull Real Ale & Cider festival in April, at Holy Trinity Church, so thank you both very much indeed.

Admiral of the Humber, Hop & Vine, Old House (NEW), Pave, Three John Scotts, Zachariah Pearson (NEW), William Wilberforce (NEW) all Hull Chequers, Green Dragon, Sun Inn, Tiger, Woolpack, all Beverley Triton Inn (NEW), Brantingham Prior John, Marine Bar, Telegraph (NEW), Spa Beer Festival (NEW) all Bridlington King William IV (NEW), Cottingham - Spread Eagle, Benjamin Fawcett (NEW) all Driffield Goodmanham Arms and All Hallows Brewery, Goodmanham - City and County (NEW), Goole Plough Inn, Hollym (NEW) - SIBA BeerX Festival, Sheffield (NEW) - Warton Arms, Woodmansey Great Newsome Brewery, Wold Top Brewery, Yorkshire Brewing Company, Skidbrooke Cider (NEW) Johny Cash Tribute Concert (NEW), TESS (NEW), Mike Taylor Entertainment (NEW)

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HULL PUB NEWS by Jill Walker Welcome to what will be my last Pub News article as Hull Pubs’ Officer because by the time of the next issue of Pub Mirror, we will have held our AGM and I have decided to stand down from the position due to other commitments. I’ve enjoyed my two years, learned a lot and made some new friends along the way and I wish my successor, whoever that may be, good luck in the role. We have a couple of closures to report sadly, The Corn Exchange closed on 4th January. Hopefully a new licensee will be found soon and the pub re-opened quickly. Ruscadors on Queen Street is set to be demolished to make way for a new development of the whole Humber Street/Fruit market area and licensee Stan Kirman has decided that at 73, it’s time for him to retire. I’m sure son Lee will keep you busy Stan! Kingston Hotel, Trinity House Lane has new licensees in Mark and Lisa Fowler. Mark and Lisa also run the Manchester Arms in Scale Lane where they have regular, loyal customers and a good selection of real ales, so hopefully they will be as successful at the Kingston. They are increasing the hand pumps to four and are optimistic for the future. The George Hotel, Land of Green Ginger will have two hand pumps free of tie very soon and are looking to feature ales from local breweries such as Wold Top. They are also now offering a discount to card carrying CAMRA members of 20p per pint/10p per half. We have a new pub on the circuit. Formerly Cook’s Endeavour, The Old House has been opened by Lee Kirman of Oscars and the Minerva. They have two hand pumps featuring ales from the Marston’s portfolio at the moment and also sell a range of craft keg beers. The Ravenser on Southcoates Lane has a new licensee in Adele Croker, she has worked there for six year but only took over as licensee 2 months ago. She is keen to turn the pub around and has 2 cask ales - Tetley Cask & Tetley Gold but has plans to replace the Tetley Gold with a rotating guest and has already had contact with a few breweries. Scott who used to run the pub Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

has moved on to the Hastings on Spring Bank West. Following George Fairburn’s decision to retire, The Mill on Holderness Road also has a new licensee. Elaine Gibson has previously managed/worked at a number of pubs & clubs in the Newcastle/Sunderland area. The Mill is her first pub in Hull and her first experience of looking after cask ale. She is looking to keep the Tetley Cask and having Greene King IPA and Black Sheep as regulars with the possibility of also offering a rotating guest. Finally, I would like to congratulate all at the Admiral of The Humber for winning our annual Pub of the Year competition for Hull. This is testament to the hard work put in by the cellarman, Mark Platten and manager Katie Younger to provide us all with a regularly changing variety of good quality real ales, as well as meeting the other criteria for the competition. Runner up in the Hull category is Three John Scotts. By the time you read this, the presentation of the awards to both pubs will have taken place.

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East Yorkshire PUB NEWS by mark bainton Kilhan The Star as mentioned in the last issue it was due to re-open and has done so. Paul Carter is at the helm and serving food Thurs-Sun 12-9 (12-6 Sun);Bar times Mon,Tue closed;Wed-Sun 6-11 (Fri-Sun 12-11). The Bay Horse also in Kilham is serving Copper Dragon regular and if interests are high will look at putting on a local real cider. Burton Fleming The Burton Arms in has a new licensee Gill Waterworth if you are in the area please pop in and give her your support. Bridlington The Telegraph on Quay Road - Congratulations are in order as they have won the Branchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town category POTY award. This was presented to them on the 26th January. Beverley Natalie Hall at the Royal Oak on Cartwright Lane has 3 guest ales and is looking forward to seeing old and new customers. Why not call in for a

drink after a walk on the Westwood? The Tiger Inn was runner up in our branch Town POTY for 2013, congratulations to all involved. Presentation was made on 26th January; see POTY presentation report elsewhere in this edition. Acknowledgement from our Membership Secretary Tony Garrett : I would like to offer my thanks to Alan and Glyn Clarke for their support of a generous 50p off to members over 2 or 3 years, which they have now had to withdraw for commercial reasons. They have not wanted me to advertise the offer as they saw it as a thank you to regular members, but I feel it only fair to offer thanks at this juncture. Following the recent switch from Nicholsons to the Oak Leaf brand within the M&B group, the Green Dragon prices have been reduced and beers start at a reasonable ÂŁ2.50 per pint. Rob, the bar manager and Alan as licensee are now running the pub.

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CAMRA PUB DESIGN AWARDS 2013

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, announced the winners of their prestigious Pub Design Awards 2013, with pubs as diverse as a bar made from shipping containers and a railway platform conversion achieving accolades.

Winners include the York Tap (picture below left) situated on a York train station platform in a building converted from an old model railway museum – this year’s winner of the Conversion to Pub Use Award category.

“The Pub Design Awards celebrate British pubs with truly memorable designs – whether it is a building that has been converted to a pub, a conservation project on a historical structure or a brand new build with cutting edge design aesthetics – CAMRA congratulate the pub owners, architects, and designers who have contributed to these pubs being named the best in the UK.”Julian Hough, CAMRA National Director.

Highly Commended in the Conversion to Pub Use Category was another railway station pub, The Parcel Yard in King’s Cross, as well as William Hawkes in Hull.

William Hawkes, which is located in Hull’s Old Town and is owned by Alan Murphy, was highly commended in the Conversion to Pub Use category of the Pub Design Awards 2013. Judges from CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, praised its “highly atmospheric interiors” – The competition judges, including CAMRA pub including a tobacco-tin studded ceiling –and experts and a wide range of other heritage sector “lurking in the dimly-lit back room, too, a glass representatives, select only the best pubs, with case containing a stuffed fox”. 2013 being the first year in over a decade winners have been found for all 6 of the different The Trent Bridge Inn in Nottingham and The categories. Lansdowne in Cardiff were both Highly Commended in the Refurbishment Category. Dr Steven Parissien, one of the competition’s judges and an expert in pub design, had this to Acting pub preservation officer for Hull and East say on the quality of winners, Yorkshire CAMRA, Stewart Campbell, said the organisation had been impressed by the level of “This year’s award winners are an engagingly effort in converting the “unprepossessing” site on distinct set of buildings and locations, ranging Scale Lane to the pub. from a reborn rural village pub, via two delightful station watering holes, to two classic, back-street He added: “Many customers are surprised to urban locals. Such diversity is exactly what the discover how relatively recently the bar was pub is all about, defining the life-affirming variety converted. that lies at the heart of this marvellous and peculiarly British concept. And as the icing on the “It is pleasing that there is some really good cake, the judges were even able to present a news on the pub front. After a number of Newbuild award for the first time since 2006.” depressing years when many pub owners seemed to care little about enhancing or even maintaining their pub stock, we now have owners who are trying to improve the experience for pub goers.” Our thanks to the ‘Caterer, Licensee & Hotelier News Group’ for the bulk of the above article.

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Holderness pubs report by pete mason The Oddfellows Arms, in Beverley, has recently been sold, and it was feared that the premises would be converted into flats. The new owners, MGD (Beverley) Ltd have applied for a premises licence for alcohol and music, but they have also applied for permission for flats. After the flooding caused by the tidal surges in the Humber in December, the Royal Oak in Paull was closed for two weeks. Because of problems with the insurance company, the kitchen was not due to be re-opened until after we went to press towards the end of January. This obviously puts a huge strain on finances as the pub relies on food sales, like most village hostelries. A similar situation applies to the Crown and Anchor, in Kilnsea, which did not re-open until early January. The situation here is further worsened by the loss of tourists and bird watchers to Spurn Point after the roadway was washed away. John Campling, the landlord of the Crooked Billet, in Ryehill, is calling it a day. John and his son, Tony, have run the pub for five years and have decided to leave in May when the lease is up for renewal. He is blaming rising utilities and other overheads, but is sure the business could be a success for a tenant who could also provide good food as well as good ale. The Crooked Billet has been a regular in the Good Beer Guide and it is to be hoped that any new tenant will maintain the high standards. The Blue Bell, in Keyingham, now has two handpumps. The regular ale is Black Sheep Bitter, with a guest beer from the Great Newsome stable. There are new tenants at the Royal Mail, in nearby Thorngumbald. Paul Smith previously ran the Sportsman, in Doncaster, and the Hare and Hounds, in Bradford. He is assisted by his partner, Shirley Bamforth, and having previously run pubs featuring in the Good Beer Guide, he is keen to improve the offering at the Royal Mail. The kitchen was refurbished 18 months ago, and they served Christmas dinners, and Valentines Day meals are planned. Regular catering is to Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

start after Easter. At my last visit they were serving three cask beers from the Marston's portfolio. Sally Hodgson has taken over the Nancy, in Burton Pidsea. This is her first pub, and she served a tasty pint of Jennings Cumberland Ale hopefully this will continue in the future. Rebecca Gough has taken over as manager at the Roos Arms, in Roos. Sally was previously the Assistant Manager, so the standards of food and ale should not change. Two further hand pumps are to be installed in the Commercial Inn, in Withernsea, bringing the total to five. This is the result of an agreement with Greene King to have one of their ales on permanent sale so that they can stock another independent beer as a guest. Hornsea Golf Club is selling cask ale again – at the moment Sharp's Doom Bar and Black Sheep Bitter is on offer. Withernsea Golf Club is selling a changing guest beer from Great Newsome Brewery. The Blacksmith's Arms in Coniston is for sale. At the moment the pub appears to be closed – at least on the two occasion when I went there, although I might have picked the wrong time. The George and Dragon in Holmpton is now selling Sharp's Doombar on handpump. J D Wetherspoon is taking over the Cross Keys, in Beverley, and have promised a £1 million refurbishment. The work is expected to take until April this year if planning applications for the planned changes go through smoothly. If you have any news from pubs that you visit and feel it is worth sharing please contact one of our Pubs Officers, details on page 3.

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COMMUNITY PUBS MONTH 2014

CAMRA will again be organising Community Pubs Month in April following the success of 2013â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. This month of action gives pubs a campaign to focus promotions around and try some new marketing initiatives to attract more custom. We would like all pubs to take part by organising some fun events for the local community to enjoy in April and encourage pubs to try a variety of different communication methods of informing the locals of what is planned including press releases, social media such as Facebook & twitter, website, collecting local email addresses

and sending regular e-newsletters, leaflet drops, adverts in other local amenities etc., 26 pubs close every week. We do not want this situation getting any worse, so please encourage your friends (especially those that do not visit pubs regularly) to have a night out in one of your local pubs in April to show your support. Imagine if your local was one of the 26 to close next month! How will CAMRA support this event? We have produced some free promotional packs for pubs to use that will remind people how great pubs are. All pubs that feature in the Good Beer Guide 2014 will automatically be sent a promotional pack. Other pubs can order one by visiting communitypubsmonth.org.uk. The promotional packs will be sent out in February and March. CAMRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national press office will also issue a number of press releases to raise the profile of pub-going.

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MEMBERS CORNER by Tony Garrett WHY JOIN CAMRA I would like to invite you to join CAMRA to play

a part in the campaigns to keep quality real ale behind the bars, keep pubs on your streets, rather than see them turned into housing or office blocks and to work towards your pint being good value for money. The traditional advantages of membership are:    

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Be a member of the most successful consumer organisation in Europe; Be part of a social and active branch with many events throughout the year; Be involved by nominating and selecting the pubs included in the Good Beer Guide; Receive a monthly copy of the ‘What’s Brewing’ CAMRA newspaper, providing the latest news on CAMRA nationally and details of beer festivals and social events; Receive a quarterly copy of the CAMRA magazine, ‘Beer,’ offering informative articles about many subjects related to beer and cider; Receive a branch newsletter bimonthly, updating you on all the local news and activities (Hull and East Yorkshire branch members only); Receive discounts on the RRP of many CAMRA products including the best selling Good beer Guide; Enjoy free or discounted entry to beer festivals;

However, there are other incentives to help you decide whether or not to join:   

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Increasing numbers of pubs nationally are offering discounts on real ale to CAMRA membership card holders; £20 of vouchers for real ale at Wetherspoons pubs (40 fifty pence vouchers); Discounts on holidays, insurance and other offers from reputable companies (see national website for the latest offers); More information about real cider and where to find it;

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You can join CAMRA today by filling in the application form in this edition of Pub Mirror. It’s only £5 extra to buy a joint membership so why not get double the benefit (excluding Wetherspoons vouchers). In August CAMRA announced that the Campaign now has 150,000 members. This is incredible when you think that it took 38 years to recruit 100,000 members and only 4 years to achieve half that figure again. Real Ale is on the up. More breweries, more pubs selling real ale and more members of CAMRA campaigning to keep real ale in good form across the country. Locally it is a good story as well as we get closer to recruiting our 1000th member for the Hull and East Yorkshire branch. So what does it mean that CAMRA has so many members (beyond Wetherspoons having to cough up more 50p vouchers)? Well our size gives the campaign more consumer bargaining powers at a national political level. It also gives a strong message to brewers big and small that they need to concentrate on their real ales as the market for it is growing. Also, when CAMRA campaigns on particular issues, more people are first in line (as members) to hear about it and respond. Membership leaflets We try to keep a supply of CAMRA membership leaflets in pubs nominated for the Good Beer Guide. If the pub where you found this magazine does not have any, please let me know. Want to get active in CAMRA? Feel free to ask about what’s going on, committee or associate positions that maybe vacant, social activities and surveying for the next Good Beer Guide. You may have some great ideas for what we should do in the branch or which pubs are worthy of Good Beer Guide entries – please let us know. Relevant contact details can be found elsewhere in this Pub Mirror.

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Members discount scheme Our thanks go to the following local pubs where CAMRA members can take advantage of the following offers on production of their membership card:

Hull Pubs Admiral of the Humber, Carr Lane : 20p off a pint of cask ale – cannot be used in conjunction with a Wetherspoons voucher; George Hotel, Land of Green Ginger : 20p off pint of cask ale - NEW Haworth Arms, Beverley High Road: Discount card for everyone – 8th pint of cask ale free and 10% off cask ale for CAMRA members; Three John Scotts, Lowgate : 20p off a pint of cask ale – cannot be used in conjunction with a Wetherspoons voucher; Zachariah Pearson, Beverley Road; 50p off a pint of cask ale with a Wetherspoons voucher. East Yorkshire Towns & Villages Dog and Duck, Beverley: 10p off a pint of cask ale and a meal deal Mon to Fri lunch, pie mash or chips and 3 veg and a pint for £ 7.50 Triton Inn, Brantingham, 10% of cask ale: NEW Marine Bar, Bridlington: 10% off cask ale; Red Hawk, Brough : 20p of pint of cask ale. NEW Gardeners’ Country Inn, Coniston: 10% off meals; Blue Bell, Cottingham: 10% off cask ale; Duke of Cumberland, Cottingham: 10p per pint off cask ale; King William IV, Cottingham: 10p per pint off cask ale;Free Room Hire for CAMRA members Railway Inn, Cottingham: 30p off a pint and 15p off a half of cask ale; The Black Prince, Cottingham: 10% off cask ale; Benjamin Fawcett, Driffield: 20p off a pint of cask ale - cannot be used in conjunction with a Wetherspoons voucher; Old Falcon, Driffield: 20p off a pint of cask ale; Haven Arms, Hedon: 50p off a pint of cask ale/25p off a half pint. Plough Inn, Hollym: 10p off per pint off cask ale; Rose and Crown, Hornsea: 10p off a pint of cask ale; The Beech Tree, Kirk Ella: an Ember Inns offer of 20p off a pint of cask ale; Old Mill, Langtoft: 10p off a pint of cask ale; The New Inn, Leven: 10% off cask ale; The Carpenters Arms, Market Weighton: A loyalty card is offered to CAMRA members; Sandpiper, Melton: 20% off food; The Gnu, North Newbald: 10% of cask ale; The Holderness, Patrington: 10% off cask ale; The Star, Sancton: 10% of cask ale; The Ship Inn, Sewerby: 10p off cask ale; Sun Inn, Skirlaugh: 20p off a pint of cask ale or cider; Green Dragon, Welton: 10% off cask ale; Warton Arms, Woodmansey: 10% off cask ale. Please make use of these offers as they will save you money and show the pubs that CAMRA members use them. Also, please let us know if the published details appear to be incorrect. Offers change and we are not always the first to know. It is always worth taking your membership card and asking bar-staff if they offer a discount even when a pub is not listed above. You may get a nice surprise! Details of local discounts for members are publicised locally in Pub Mirror (of course), in the Members’ Digest, on the branch website, on facebook and twitter and at branch events such as the Real Ale and Cider Festival. Licensees may want to look at it as a form of advertising their pub. If you travel elsewhere in the country, check out the local CAMRA branch websites and the CAMRA magazines to find out offers available in the area you are visiting. Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

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A WASSAILING WE GO BY STEWART CAMPBELL Sunday 19th January and an intrepid band of Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA members are venturing south of the Humber to Skidbrooke Cider farm near Louth for their annual wassail. Why intrepid? Well, the last two years have been arctic to say the least and the necessity of dressing up warm is stressed to all. And wassail? – a traditional ceremony involving singing and drinking to the health of cider apple trees in the hope that they thrive. This year we set off in pouring rain, which continued unabated until turning left at Louth, ninety minutes later, and heading for Skidbrooke. Upon arrival the weather had broken and a fresh January morning had broken through. First port of call the cider shed for a pint of Skidbrooke cider; Sweet, Dry or Vintage (matured for three years). Drink in hand there is time to mingle with locals and wassailers from further afield as Grimsby Morris are in attendance and overseeing the event. Folk clad in various colourful clothing and bizarre headwear amid dancers and musicians all shouting WASSAIL! accompanied by a cacophony of rattles, whistles and guns make for a joyous occasion. WASSAIL!

There is a formal structure to the event. The master of ceremonies blesses the orchard awakening the apple trees in the hope of a good harvest and banishing evil spirits. Toast dipped in cider is the placed on the branches of the trees by the assembled masses before adjourning to the oldest tree in the orchard where the wassail song is sung and an old folk tale of the ‘Apple Tree Man’ is read. Rituals over therefore time for another pint before adjourning to the local pub, Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

the Prussian Queen, at Saltfleetby. This remote Bateman’s pub serves three real ales and a cider and for the next couple of hours plays host to the wassailing crew. Grimsby Morris perform a couple of dances before taking a well-earned break then act out a Plough Play, another old English tradition. WASSAIL!

At 1.30pm our party adjourn to Louth to enjoy some of the local pubs. The Gas Lamp Lounge, Louth CAMRA’s current pub of the year, is owned by Phil Ellis, former brewer at the Crown & Anchor in Newport in our branch and currently running the Fulstow Brewery in Louth, is our first port of call as its is on the outskirts of the town. After an hospitable hour the mini-bus drops the group near the Market Place equipped with guide maps. Three hours later we meet up, board the mini-bus and head back to Hull suitably refreshed.

A mad, crazy, barmy day out in cold, bleak Lincolnshire countryside. Cannot wait until next year. WASSAIL! @hullCAMRA

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STAFFING FORM

The 2014 festival approaches and volunteers are needed to help make the festival a success. We are again holding the festival at Holy Trinity Church, Hull Old Town, unfortunately you must be a CAMRA member to be on the staff. The list of jobs is set out below. Please indicate your preferred jobs in order (1, 2, 3 etc.). Please also be prepared to be flexible. Every effort will be made to give people their preferred roles and variety where possible, but staff may be asked to cover other jobs if their preference is oversubscribed and others are short. Therefore please also indicate any jobs you CANNOT do by using an X. We also need help in setting up and taking down before and after the festival. Please show if you can help. Hand Pulled Real Ale Bar * Glass Collection/Wash/Cask Spray* Gravity Real Ale Bar Reception Desk Cider/Perry Bar Token Desk, Glass Distribution/Exchange Bottled Beer Bar Tombola Stand Membership Stand (* = These jobs do not entail handling money at any time) PLEASE INDICATE THE SESSIONS YOU CAN WORK (Show any alternative times) THURS 11.30am-2.45pm FRI 11.30am-2.45pm SAT 11.30am-2.45pm

2.30pm-6.00pm 2.30pm-6.00pm 2.30pm-5.00pm

5.45pm-9.00pm 5.45pm-9.00pm 4.45pm-9.00pm

8.45pm-12.00pm* 8.45pm-12.00pm*

*A TAXI WILL BE PROVIDED (Fares will be refunded on production of a receipt all requests must be made BEFORE the festival) SETTING UP/TAKING DOWN – PLEASE INDICATE DAYS YOU CAN HELP Monday 21st April - Setting Up Tuesday 22nd April - Setting Up Wednesday 23rd April - Setting Up Sunday 27th April - Taking Down Monday 28th April - Taking Down

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FESTIVAL DETAILS The Hull & East Yorkshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) 36th Hull Real Ale & Cider Festival will be returning to Holy Trinity Church, Market Place, Hull and will take place between Thursday 24th and Saturday 26th April. The three-day festival is organised by the Hull & East Yorkshire Branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Stewart Campbell, Festival Organiser, said, “We are delighted to be returning to Holy Trinity Church following the success of the last two years. These festivals have proved such a resounding success that emergency beer orders have had to be placed. This year we have increased the beer order again so that we will have up 130 casks of real ale available and therefore have enough beer to see us through to closing time on Saturday evening. Holy Trinity has been at the centre of the community for centuries and we are looking forward to presenting the best real ales brewed in Yorkshire and further afield in such an historic building.” Revered. Dr Neal Barnes, vicar of Holy Trinity, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting the 2014 Hull Real Ale and Cider Festival at Holy Trinity. I’m sure those attending will find it a magnificent setting. Many local businesses are involved in the festival and we want to continue to do all we can to support them. I’m partial to a glass of real ale myself so I’m looking forward to sampling some of the expertly-crafted beers!” Revered Barnes said the festival would be staged in areas of the church away from the main worship space. It will not affect the normal Sunday worship pattern at Holy Trinity. “I’m sure those attending will respect our wonderful building and drink responsibly,” he said. This year there will be a choice of 115 real ales, supplied in firkins (9 gallon casks) and 25 real ciders and perryies. That’s 9000 pints! The festival will feature a selection of ales from the growing number of local East Yorkshire breweries. Fifty ales will be served using handpumps to dispense session strength beers (up to 4.2%) with stronger strength beers served on gravity, Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

direct from the cask. Lined glasses will ensure that customers will receive full measures. The festival cannot function without volunteers. We need members to volunteer to staff the bars and stands, reception desk, token desk and glass distribution desks. There is also a need for members to help with setting up and taking down the festival. All members who volunteer to work at the festival will receive beer tokens per four-hour shift worked. Staffing the festival is enjoyable and rewarding. You get to meet interesting people in an amazing venue and drink great beer. What could be better? Please contact our staffing officers, Angela Cawte and Jill Walker (details on page 3) or fill in the form on the previous page and send to the address on the form. For up to date information go to the Branch website at www.hullcamra.org.uk and follow the Beer Festival tab on front page menu.

Admission Details Admission after 6pm on Thursday and Friday will be charged at £5 which includes your £1 refundable glass and a beer token to the value of £1.40. Again as last year, there are no advance tickets on sale. Admission is free at all other times and for card carrying CAMRA members throughout the festival. @hullCAMRA

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The Plough Inn, Hollym

The Tiger Inn, Beverley

The King William IV, Cottingham

Angela thinks see is meeting Andre

Admiral of the Humber, Hull

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PUB OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2013 - towns The Telegraph Inn in Bridlington has been named ‘East Yorkshire Town Pub of the Year 2013’ by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) – Hull & East Yorkshire Branch. Five pubs were nominated for the prestigious title, and a panel of judges then individually visited each nomination and scored them against strict criteria: Quality of Real Ale, Community Focus, Atmosphere, Campaigning, Style/Decor, Service and Welcome, and Value for Money. For the pub to be eligible for the competition the licensee had to be present since the 1st January 2013.

following a lengthy closure. They feature local beers at reasonable prices in a traditional pub setting. Rob said ”It is very rewarding to see our hard work since we opened recognised with such a prestigious award from CAMRA. We look forward to continuing in the same vein and maintaining the standards we have set.” A microbrewery is under construction and Rob hopes to be selling his own ales this Spring. The Tiger, Beverley was runner-up in the competition.

The Telegraph Inn, Bridlington is owned and run by Rob Dakin & Helen Norman (below)

The Tiger Inn, Beverley

The Telegraph, Bridlington It is described in the new CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2014 as: “Free house saved and lovingly refurbished by its current owners, who have dedicated themselves to creating a pub that appeals to local residents and seasonal visitors. A wide range of real ales is served, usually from local breweries. An extensive outdoor area creates a tranquil environment in which to enjoy an alfresco pint.”

Branch Chairman, Angela Cawte, said “I extend warmest congratulations on behalf of the Branch and myself to the winners of the POTY 2013. It is very reassuring to see that our branch is served by pubs whose licensees put so much effort into dedicating themselves to providing the real ale drinker with a superb quality beer in excellent surroundings. I am pleased and proud that our branch will be acknowledging the dedication required from the licensees in difficult trading conditions to become our Pubs of the Year.”

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PUB OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2013 - villages

The Plough Inn in Hollym has been named ‘East Yorkshire Village Pub of the Year 2013’ by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) – Hull & East Yorkshire Branch.

friendly welcome. We read all the time that far too many rural communities are losing their pubs; it so gratifying that Sue and Steve and family have dedicated themselves to the Plough.”

Five pubs were nominated for the prestigious title, and a panel of judges then individually visited each nomination and scored them against strict criteria: Quality of Real Ale, Community Focus, Atmosphere, Campaigning, Style/Decor, Service and Welcome, and Value for Money. For the pub to be eligible for the competition the licensee had to be present since the 1st January 2013.

Angela presented a framed certificate to Steve and Sue on Sunday in front of a coach full of CAMRA members and locals. On receipt of the award Steve thanked all his customers, staff, supplying breweries for their support and CAMRA members for the recognition given to his pub and their support of small village pubs in tough trading times. The Plough have received the award previously in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The King William IV in Cottingham was runner-up in the competition; where Martin and Mandy also work so hard for us real ale fans.

The Plough Inn, Hollym The Plough Inn is owned by a family partnership of Steve and Sue Martine and their daughter and her husband, Rachelle and Darren Maynard. The family purchased the pub in July 2005 after moving north from London. The pub is featured in the new CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2014 and described as: “Family-run 200-year-old free house of wattle and daub construction offering five real ales with Great Newsome and Bradfield beers regularly available. Primarily a locals’ pub, it is a haven for discerning holiday makers in summer with dogs permitted. Photographs in the bar depict its role as a WWll ARP station. The room on the right doubles as a dining room. Accommodation comprises three en-suite letting rooms.” Branch Chairwoman, Angela Cawte, said “The Plough Inn is the first pub I visited on my first CAMRA trip. I have visited several times since; certain aspects have remained consistent, an excellent range of real ales and an exceptional Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA

The King William IV, Cottingham The other nominated pubs were the Barrel Inn, Walkington, the Goodmanham Arms, Goodmanham, and the Pipe and Glass, South Dalton.

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PUB OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2013 - hull The Admiral of the Humber has been named ‘Kingston upon Hull Pub of the Year 2013’ by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) – Hull & East Yorkshire Branch.

Three John Scotts, Hull

Admiral of the Humber, Hull There was more competition here as six pubs were nominated for the title; Hull Pub of the Year and the same criteria were applied as in the towns and villages, using volunteer members as judges.

remember both pubs in a previous life as a decorators supply shop and Hull’s main Post Office I have also used both constantly since conversion, and take full advantage of my CAMRA membership, I feel well placed to acknowledge the high standards that have been achieved by both pubs. As well as high standards in well kept real ale we look for pubs which reflect the values of a sense of community and accessibility, factors which are well reflected at the Admiral of the Humber; the wide variety of its customers attests to its broad appeal. I extend my warmest congratulations to all staff in both pubs for this amazing double achievement.”

Wetherspoons Staff, Hull The Admiral of the Humber is situated on Anlaby Road in Kingston upon Hull, and the business is owned by JD Wetherspoon. The pub is featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2014 and is popular with sports fans as a meeting point when attending the KC Stadium. Three John Scott’s situated in Lowgate was runner-up in the competition. Branch Chairwoman, Angela Cawte, said “It was quite surprising at first to realise that both placed pubs this year are Wetherspoons’, unfortunately for some this pub company can be ‘like marmite’ (other savoury spreads available) and although I Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

Angela presented a framed certificates to the managers on Wednesday 29 January. The others nominated pubs were all worthy contenders and each have special features that make them stand out of the crowd. The Olde Black Boy and Olde White Harte both have very special historic interiors; the Black Boy with an open fire, which is particularly rare in town centres provides a warm and welcoming front bar and Olde White Harte has historic connections to the Civil War and the significant part Hull played in that part of the country’s history. The Wellington Inn has its own on site brewery, reducing the carbon footprint of your pint. Finally the Hop and Vine offers not only real ale, you also have an extensive range of ciders and perries and has frequently won CAMRA awards for this. @hullCAMRA

The King William IV 152 Hallgate, Cottingham, HU16 4BD Spread Eagle Telephone - 01482 875996 MARTIN, MANDIE and STAFF EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL Three Regular Real Ales Cumberland Bitter, Marstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pedigree Banks Sunbeam 4 changing guest ales plus real cider Hull & East Yorkshire CAMRA Village Pub of the Year Runner-up 2013 Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA

Food Served Monday to Saturday (except Monday & Saturday evening) 11.00 - 2.15 & 5.00 - 7.15 Sunday Lunches 12.00 - 3.15 Large function room with Private Bar and Gardens. Free room hire for CAMRA members. Buffet available (10% discount for CAMRA members). Large beer garden and eating area Outdoor courtyard with smoking area Tuesday Night is Quiz Night Branch Website - www.hullcamra.org.uk

LOCAL BREWERY NEWS Yorkshire Brewing Company (Hull) Guy is steadily brewing his range of beers for local pubs & restaurants along with the occasional festival. The seasonal Old Ebenezer was a very good authentic London style Porter and enjoyed by all who sampled it ,may have been the hint of rum in it and not just the spices. Brewery tours are popular contact Guy on info@yorkshirebrewing.co.uk for more details or ring him on (01482) 618000/329999. The Telegraph Brewery (Bridlington) This is a new Brewery based in the yard at the popular Telegraph Inn in Bridlington and will soon be commencing production. The beers produced will at first be sold at the pub and eventually become available further afield

wheat malt this smooth fruity ale will be a perfect late summer tipple Wold Top Brewery (Wold Newton) The Wold Top 2014 Cask Brewing Calendar so that you can plan your drinking at local pubs throughout the year.. February - Marmalade Porter, 5% ABV, a very complex, rich, dark and malty porter March - Spring Fling, 4.3% ABV, an easy drinking beer with a hint of citrus aroma April - Big Sky Bitter, 3.9% ABV, a tawny coloured ale with a light hoppiness May - Falling Stone, 4.2% ABV, smooth and well rounded traditional Yorkshire bitter.

Whalebone Brewery(Hull)

Old Mill Brewery (Goole)

Alex was selling Truelove Porter (5% ABV) over the festive period which has replaced the Diana Mild on a temporary basis. The porter has been selling well and Alex may keep it on but no firm decision at this stage. No further changes to report.

Old Mills beers for the next few months are as follows:

Great Newsome Brewery (Winestead)

February: Springs Eternal ABV 4.0%, a golden ale with a fruity hop that dominates the finish. March: March Mist ABV 4.0%, balanced malty bitter with a refreshing hop finish.

Great Newsome will be releasing 3 new April: April Fool ABV 4.2%, a pale bitter with a beers, this year we have two brand new complexity of hop, giving a lingering pleasant hoppy aftertaste beers and one accidental brew that makes a welcome return. May: Nellie Dene ABV 3.7%, a fully fermented light refreshing summer ale with a touch of fruit Pigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ear is back. The one off mistake of a brew balanced by a ripe hoppy finish. from July 2013 is back as a seasonal cask product by popular demand. This copper Atom Brewery (Hull) coloured 5.2% ABV premium ale will tempt the taste buds during February. A new brewery on Sutton Fields is currently producing 5 cask ales, look out for their beers at Hops in the Spring is a totally brand new IPA for various locations through out the area including the month of March. This 4.5% hoptastic IPA is Chequers in Beverley. brewed using 100% British hops and will be available in the cask for the whole month. LocAle beers available at our Hull Real Ale & Cider festival at the Holy Trinity Church, Hull, on Corn Dolly 3.9% ABV is the new brew for 24th to 26th April 2014. September. Brewed using copious amount of Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

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MILD IN MAY

CAMRA promotes Mild throughout May. This year we are asking the CAMRA branches to encourage at least one pub in their area to stock at least one Mild during May for the local pubgoers to try. We would also encourage non-active members to speak to their local licensees to see if they would be willing to try some Milds during May. What is mild? Milds are black to dark brown to pale amber in colour and come in a variety of styles from warming roasty ales to light refreshing lunchtime thirst quenchers. Malty and possibly sweet tones dominate the flavour profile but there may be a light hop flavour or aroma. Slight diacetyl (toffee/butterscotch) flavours are not inappropriate. Alcohol levels are typically low. Pale milds tend to have a lighter, more fruity aroma with gentle hoppiness.

Dark milds may have a light roast malt or caramel character in aroma and taste. Scottish cask beers may have mild characteristics with a dominance of sweetness, smooth body and light bitterness. Original gravity: less than 1043 Typical alcohol by volume: less than 4.3% Final gravity 1004 - 1010 Bitterness 14 - 28 EBU If you know of a pub that is serving Mild in May please let one of the committee know or place a comment on our Twitter or Facebook pages.

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USEFUL INFORMATION REAL ALE v SMOOTH What is Real Ale?

Real Ale is a living beer. It continues to ferment and develop its full flavour in the cask. Real Ale is brewed from traditional ingredients, malt, hops, water and yeast matured by secondary fermentation in the container from which it is dispensed, and served without the extraneous use of carbon dioxide or nitrogen via hand pumps. Real Ale is also called cask beer or cask conditioned.

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What are ‘Smooth’ beers?

Smooth beers are brewed in much the same way as real ale but eventually the natural yeast is killed and processed to give longer shelf life. The dead beer is then resurrected by means of chemicals and served chilled by gas pressure through fonts. Smooth beer sales are also known as nitro-keg beer.

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LOCAL BREWERIES ALL HALLOWS Goodmanham Arms, Main Street GOODMANHAM YO43 5JA (01430) 873849 Regular Beers: Peg Fyfe Dark Mild (ABV 3.8%), Mischief Maker (ABV 4.0%) BLO - Paul Alterskye ATOM Unit 4 Food & Tech Park Malmo Road Sutton Fields Ind Est (West) Hull HU7 0YF 07908737769 Regular Beers: Blonde (ABV 4%), Pale Ale (ABV 4.5%), Dark Alchemy (ABV 4.9%) BLO - Chris Smith BIRD BRAIN 30 Hallgate, HOWDEN Goole DN14 7SL (01430) 432166 Regular Beers: Shiny’s (ABV 3.9%), Howden Bitter (ABV 3.9%) BLO - Stewart Campbell GREAT NEWSOME Great Newsome Farm South Frodingham Winestead HULL HU12 0NR (01964) 612201 @ www.greatnewsomebrewery.co.uk Regular Beers: Sleck Dusk (ABV 3.8%), Pricky Back Otchan (ABV 4.2%), Frothingham Best (ABV 4.3%), Jem’s Stout (ABV 4.3%) BLO - Stewart Campbell MOORLANDS FARM CYDER TTH (York) Ltd Moorlands Farm NORTH NEWBALD (01430) 827359 @ www.moorlandsfarmcyder.co.uk Cider: Medium Sweet Cyder (ABV 6.4%) Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

OLD MILL Mill Street SNAITH DN14 9HU (01405) 861813 @ www.oldmillbrewery.co.uk Regular Beers: Mild (ABV 3.4%), Bitter (ABV 3.9%), Old Curiosity (ABV 4.5%), Bullion (ABV 4.7%), Blonde Bombshell (ABV 4.0%), Yorkshire Porter (ABV 4.4%) WELLINGTON INN BREWERY Russell Street HULL HU2 9AB (01482) 329486 @ Thewellingtoninnbreweryhull.blogspot.com Regular Beers: 1st Duke (ABV 3.7%), Beau Douro (4.5%), Stateman (4.0%),Waterloo Porter (ABV 4.0%), Leipzig (5.8%). BLO - Steve Hopkinson WHALEBONE 163 Wincolmlee HULL HU2 0PA (01482) 226648 Regular Beers: Diana Mild (ABV 3.5%), Neck Oil (ABV 3.9%) BLO - Howard Joy WOLD TOP Hunmanby Grange Wold Newton DRIFFIELD YO25 3HS (01723) 892222 @ www.woldtopbrewer.co.uk Regular Beers: Bitter (ABV 3.7%), Wold Gold (ABV 4.8%), Headland Red (ABV 4.3%), Anglers Reward (ABV 4.0%) YORKSHIRE BREWING CO The Old Fruit Market, 70 Humber Street, HULL, HU1 1TU (01482) 329999/618000 @ www.yorkshirebrewing.co.uk Regular Beers: True North (ABV 4.5%), Supernatural Blonde (ABV 4.1%), Mutiny (ABV 3.6%), Tyger Tyger (ABV 3.6%) BLO - Mark Bainton @hullCAMRA

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Follow The Tigers on the Amber Trail In conjunction with our friends at Hull City supporters club, we are again striving to find the away-friendly pubs in the towns and cities where City are playing. We hope you can enjoy the many real ales that will be on offer and raise a glass to Steve Bruce and the lads.

Saturday 22nd Febuary v Cardiff City – 3pm The second trip to Wales for the Tigers and we still have plenty of good CAMRA recognised pubs to recommend. We start with the Goat Major (CF10 1PU), High Street. Friendly, popular pub in city centre, selling SA from the cask, Brain’s dark and bitter, and regular guest real ales (such as Deuchars IPA). Recommended. At Mermaid Quay we have the Mount Stuart (CF10 5EB), A newly opened (August 2013) Wetherspoons pub, it seems that the landlord is keen to stock a range of locale, and on first visit there was a good range of real ale on the handpumps and at least 3 local real ciders to choose. Saturday 8th March v West Ham United – 3pm For away fans the best choice is probably the Wetherspoon outlet called Millers Well (E6 2JX), 419423 Barking Road, which is opposite East Ham Town Hall. Usual Wetherspoons fayre, real ales and ciders available the only draw back is its about 20 minutes walk from the ground. Pub around the group are not very away friendly so this pub is probably a sound choice. Another good option is the Denmark Arms (E6 1LA), 381 Barking Road, again near the East Ham Town Hall. There is also the Parcel Yard at Kings Cross Station, which is highly recommended with a full range of Fuller's cask ales - plus guest ales and premium draught beers too. Saturday 12th April v Manchester United – 3pm Most pubs around Old Trafford are home fans only, although on Salford Quays the Lime Bar (M50 3AG) serves two real ales and is an away friendly environment, it also has meals available. You might just catch the editor in there, so don’t forget to buy me a drink. A couple of CAMRA recognised City Centre pubs that you might want to check out our, City Arms (M2 4 BQ), 46-48 Kennedy Street, busy two roomed tucked away on a back street close to Albert Square, it has 8 real ales and is described as a local in the city. The other pub you might want to seek out is the Castle Hotel (M4 1LE), 66 Oldham Street, this pub is Robinsons’ only hostelry in the city centre. Has 5 beers from their own range plus 4 quest and real cider too. A Grade-II listed building Saturday 26th April v Fulham – 3pm A couple to note - the first being the The Eight Bells (SW6 3JS), 89 Fulham High St, has a wonderful atmosphere. This is a traditional pub with hanging plates and horrible carpet, just as they should be! This is a 'real' English pub - no gastro-pub here. The other is a CAMRA recognised pub the White Horse (SW6 4UL), 1-3 Parsons Green, a M&B pub which normally boasts 6 guest beers, the pub can get busy, but there is an upstairs area to get away from the crowds. Again for that drink whilst waiting for the train home, the Parcel Yard at Kings Cross Station, has a full range of Fuller's cask ales - plus guest ales and premium draught beers too. Saturday 3rd May v Aston Villa – 3pm A 15 minute walk from the ground but well worth a visit is the Barton Arms (B6 4UP), 152 High Street, Aston. This pub is listed in the CAMRA National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It also Oakham Brewery’s only pub in the West Midlands, a Grade-II listed building with a tiled staircase and rare tile painting. It also serves superb Thai food. If you try any of these pubs or find others worth visiting, I would be pleased to hear from you. Details correct at time of writing - Bernie Cawte Magazine Editor Mail Group - hullcamra@hullcamra.org.uk

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IN PRAISE OF THE AMBER TRAIL BY Hugh McAllister

Morecambe and Wise; Torvill and Dean; beer and football; some combinations just work perfectly together. Over the last few years “Follow the Tigers on the Amber Trail” compiled by Hull & East Yorkshire CAMRA’s Bernie Cawte has become required reading for an increasing number of City fans who like real ales and meeting in away-fan friendly pubs. The list is always in CAMRA’s Pub Mirror and HCOSC’s Tigermag. It’s led us to Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem under Nottingham Castle (3 visits, 3 away wins!) ; one of England’s oldest pubs where Crusaders used to drink before going to an away fixture of a more serious nature against the Saracens!

Off the Amber Trail; over the week-end we visited the Bridge House, London’s only Adnams pub which also served good food and had some interesting memorabilia on the walls. It’s a few hundred yards south of Tower Bridge and is well worth a visit for any game in London. On the Sunday we visited The Courtfield Tavern both before the game, and after - when Chelsea fans were in a generous mood! We talked to a Cardiff City fan who was bemoaning his club’s change of badge and colours and who sympathised with our change of name; and some Aussies who strangely didn’t want to talk about The Ashes, only rugby league in Hull.

Having driven early to Manchester City our next Amber Trail pub was The Bodega in Newcastle, a classic 19th Century ornate glass roofed pub you Also, tucked away on a street corner not far from could still imagine being full of old- time music hall artists. Instead it was full of typically friendly Q.P.R.’s ground, The Crown & Sceptre in West Geordies, some in half France half Newcastle London sold the full range of Fuller’s beers and was full of home fans intrigued to know how we’d football shirts, embracing the French influence at St. James’ Park. found their local. They were very impressed with the Pub Mirror/ Tigermag Amber Trail. The Thai food menu there even had Weeping Tiger on the Choices of beers included Magus from the Durham Brewery and Prince Bishop’s Ale from menu! We needn’t have worried. the The Big Lamp Brewery in Newcastle, the Returning to the Premier League this season, the oldest micro-brewery in the North East. Having won the game 3-2 we went back to this pub and list of pubs to visit was eagerly awaited and the met the same friendliness. When one local saw fixture list couldn’t have been kinder for beer my Tiger Bitter t-shirt he said “Oh well, you can lovers; Chelsea away on Sunday 18th of August, the week-end of The Great British Beer Festival have those 3 points with my blessing!” Proper at Earl’s Court! fans. On Saturday before the festival we checked out the recommended Courtfield Tavern opposite Earl’s Court tube station (and a genuine Doctor Who “Tardis” Police Box). Beers served included Fuller’s London Pride, Marston’s E.P.A. and Sharp’s Doombar. The landlord, whose father had played for Celtic in the 1950’s, even changed the Sky TV chalkboard advertising football from Chelsea v Hull, firstly to Hull WHO?, then Hull CITY. Our return for Sunday was assured . We flew the Hull City flag at the GBBF and then searched for our East Yorkshire beers, Wold Top and Great Newsome, who were making their debuts. The latter had already sold out but there were hundreds of others to choose from! Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA

Near Goodison Park, Everton the Thomas Frost, a Weatherspoon GBG pub, was getting ready for its own beer festival and had several choices of ale-but a Rudgate bitter with amber in the title is bound to get a Tiger’s fan vote. By 2 o’clock this pub was packed with Tigers and Toffees. Another friendly visit with, not surprisingly, lots of talkative Everton fans. I didn’t travel to Spurs. The first season we were in the Premier League we asked a policewoman if we were OK to go into a pub opposite White Hart Lane, she said “Even we don’t go in there!” We took the hint. Continued on next page Branch Website - www.hullcamra.org.uk

IN PRAISE OF THE AMBER TRAIL(cont) Continued from previous page And so to Southampton and The Platform Tavern; the find of the season so far. A great, welcoming pub in the port area of the city, with its own Dancing Man micro-brewery. Prior to the game there were plenty there from the Official supporters club and also Burnsy, Swanny, Phil Buckingham from the Hull City media and lots of other fans. D.N.A. Dark Nomadic Ale was a nice dark beer, Big Casino I.P.A. was excellent and there was also London Pride and Gales (Fullers) Seafarers Ale. A shuttle bus service to the stadium took us there and back. Boy, did we need a drink after that 4-1 hammering! I felt slightly better when Saints fans pointed out at least we’d scored which hardly any other teams have, but the beer helped more. There must have been around 70 City fans in there after the game. Well worth a visit…and so the Amber Trail goes on. Next stop Finsbury Park, Arsenal.

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STAN RETIRES

We are sad to hear that one of Hull's best-known publicans Stan Kirman has decided to put his feet up (if Lee lets him) after almost 40 years behind the bar. The lease on Stan’s last pub Ruscadors runs out in May so Stan has decided to call it a day sooner because of the demolition of the Queen Street pub as part of a redevelopment scheme featuring a new multi-million-pound digital business centre and a facelift for the nearby Central Dry Dock. Stan and his wife Christine, have been running Ruscadors for just over five years and he is quoted as saying "It will be sad to see the place go and although when we took it over we opened seven days a week, the footfall now is not really there to make a real go of it” Over the last few months the pub has only opening at weekends and on a Wednesday night for the darts team. Stan has said that when they took the pub over there was a £120m plan to redevelop the Fruit Market and the pub would have been right in the middle of it all and it looked very exciting. Then, a few months later, the plans were pulled but the five-year lease had already been signed. Plans for the area have been revived but Stan has no plans to resurrect his pub owning career. Stan has worked and owned several pubs in the local area including Beverley's Push Inn, the Lambwath, Punch, King William and the Kings Ale House in Hull. Stan’s son Lee currently runs the nearby Minerva pub, as well as Oscars Bar and the newly opened Old House, in Scale Lane. This article was featured in the Hull Daily Mail and to read more about Stan’s retirement please go to the following link: http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-publicanStan-Kirman-retires-Ruscadors-faces/story20449937-detail/story.html#ixzz2sMEQUuyq Our thanks to the Hull Daily Mail. @hullCAMRA

CAMRA - A SHORT HISTORY OF THE PUB

Long before the pub, as we now know it, there was the alehouse, the origins of which predate the Norman Conquest – though they seem not to have been numerous back then. Up until the late 14th century, plentiful records exist on brewing but little on where the beer was consumed so we can presume it mostly happened domestically. The hop arrived from Belgium at the end of the 14th century. Its preservative qualities made brewing in bulk more economical (and it made beer taste better) but it also turned brewing into a more specialist trade. Meanwhile the Black Death created a labour shortage which drove up wages and, therefore, disposable income. Both factors led to an increase in alehouses, accompanied by greater regulation of their activities – many in authority regarded them as dens of idleness. Something like 24000 alehouses existed by 1577 when proper record keeping began. These establishments were simply houses which happened to sell beer or ale. Taverns first surfaced in the 12th century. They were more wine-oriented, were generally much larger and catered for a “better class” of customer. Never common (only 339 were recorded in the 1577 survey), their golden age was the 17th century when they became the place for gentlemen to meet. By 1800 they had been largely usurped by the new-fangled Coffee House. The Inn, as a house for accommodating travellers, also appeared in the 12th century and evolved from larger private houses. By the 16th century, two styles of inn had emerged – the block type comprising a major building facing the road and the courtyard type where buildings ranged round an inner courtyard. The George, Norton St Philip, Somerset is an early example of the former whilst the New Inn, Gloucester is the earliest surviving courtyard inn. By the late 17th century, inns had been boosted by the growing coaching network and the new turnpike roads. Also around this time, the monopoly on distilling gin was swept away, coinciding with a rise in beer excise duty – leading to the “gin craze” and its attendant social problems. This culminated in Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA

the Beer Act of 1830 which effectively threw open the licensed trade and heralded an era in which the pub, majoring on beer, developed rapidly. The term “public house” was first recorded in 1669 but was applied to taverns and inns as well as alehouses. In the years before 1830, many alehouses had increased in size, with specialisation in how rooms were used. Many now had a cellar and, by 1800, “bars” were becoming common. However, the public house was still usually a pretty primitive place. The 1830 Act saw an explosion in beerhouse numbers with on-licences growing from 82000 in 1830 to over 112000 by 1870. This in turn led inevitably to more and more regulation e.g. around licensing hours, the good character of the licensee and minimum standards in public areas. The growth of the temperance movement also dates from this era. By 1880 obtaining new licenses had become increasingly difficult hence a scramble by brewers to acquire pubs. This resulted in the “golden age of pub building” with many magnificent erections newly adorning our towns and cities. The early 20th century featured more clampdowns by the authorities, including, from 1904, a mechanism for closing pubs deemed superfluous by the magistrates. Between then and 1920, some 12500 licenses disappeared. The Great War brought further restrictions as consumption of alcohol was regulated in the interests of the war effort. The Defence of the Realm Act limited opening hours and its impact could still be felt until 1988 when the loosening of restrictions began. In the period between the wars, many suburban estates were built to replace slums and new pubs arrived to serve them – though their owners usually had to surrender several old licenses to get a new one. These “improved” public houses were typically large and based on a vision of pubs being more than just a place to drink. Continued on next page Branch Website - www.hullcamra.org.uk

CAMRA - A SHORT HISTORY OF THE PUB(CONT) Continued from previous page Different rooms catered for different types of customer, function rooms accommodated events and meetings and the serving of teas, snacks and more substantial meals became standard. Some places even provided waiter service. After World War Two, times were hard and money short. Also, social habits began changing with the growth of television leading to more people staying at home. Pubs were still being built or refurbished but, typically, materials would be cheap and design utilitarian. Since the 1970s the tendency has been to open up pub interiors into single spaces, destroying much of their character. Many pub refurbishments sought short-term gain at the expense of tradition, hence the rash of theme pubs and other horrors. These unwelcome developments led CAMRA to start compiling, in 1991, the National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors and you can read more about that here.

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As to the future, little suggests that the appetite for large, open-plan interiors will not continue amongst the bigger operators, driven by the needs for high throughputs and quick returns. On the other hand, the recent rise of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;micro-pubâ&#x20AC;? suggests that for many of us, smaller is more beautiful. Our pub stock still contains an enormous range and variety of pubs and long may that remain the case. Much of the foregoing was summarised from the excellent book Licensed to Sell: The History and Heritage of the Public House by CAMRA members Geoff Brandwood, Andrew Davison and Michael Slaughter and published by English Heritage (ISBN 1 85074 906 X). If you enjoyed this short story of the history of the British pub then other real ale/pub and brewery related books and guides are available from CAMRA via their website at https://shop.camra.org.uk/

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Traditional CIDER in spain by David Litten

England is not the only country with a long tradition of cider making. There are others who equally have a heritage across Western Europe and to some extent worldwide. One of the most interesting is Spain where the making and drinking of cider is traditional in several areas in the north, mainly the Principality of Asturias and the Basque Country. In the Asturias, the production and consumption of cider has a history that stretches back to the first century B.C. when the first testimony about cider was made by visiting Greek geographer Strabo, who noted that “the Asturians have a drink they call Zythos, made from fermented apple juice.” By the mid nineteenth century cider had become an important part of the Asturian economy with more than 250 apple presses across the region. Today, the region produces over 80% of the total national production and the average consumption in the Asturias is around a hundred pints per person per year. Spanish cider can be divided into two forms. Traditionally, a distinction is made in Spain between “sidra gasificada” and “sidra natural”. Sidra gasificada is industrially manufactured cider, usually with added sugar whilst Sidra natural is usually made on a small-scale and is fermented without any additional additives. Around thirty different apple varieties grown in local orchards are available and are usually blended to achieve flavour balance. Good quality Asturian ciders normally have a strong, sharp flavour with good acidity. They are normally 4% - 8% in strength and are drunk young and are the perfect accompaniment to various tapas dishes. Some producers are also now making bottle fermented, Champagne style sparkling ciders.

reaches the glass below, the technique being known as “escanciar un culin”. Bottles usually contain a pint which equates to five or six “shots” but as expected much of the cider is spilt. Cider is also very popular in the neighbouring Basque country where the province of Gipuzkoa is the heartland, particularly its capital San Sebastian. In the last thirty years the government has teamed up with gastronomic organizations to promote its cider (sagardoa). The Basques usually drink their cider straight from chestnut barrels in a cider house known as a sagardotegi. Tasting events are also very popular in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. Temporary street stalls are often set up to sell the wares from various producers at cheap prices until stock runs out!

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The production of sidra natural is pretty straightforward. Ripe apples are washed, chopped, softened in water and pressed. The resultant must is then fermented (often in chestnut barrels) and is usually filtered and bottled during the following spring. Although sold in regional shops, restaurants and bars the most traditional outlets are cider bars known as Sidreria or Chigres. To develop the flavour the sidre is often served in a historically unique manner. Waiters pour the cider from the bottle above head height to aerate before it Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA

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PUBS WITH ….….….….. Interior or internal features of outstanding historic interest: (These Pubs are on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors) Beverley - White Horse Inn Bridlington - Station Buffet Kingston Upon Hull - Olde Black Boy - Olde White Harte : Polar Bear : White Hart Oversized, lined glasses: (Guaranteeing a full or ½ liquid pint) Bridlington - Station Buffet Beverley - Chequers : Dog & Duck (Black Sheep Only) Kingston Upon Hull - Hop & Vine Real draught cider (not keg), East Yorkshire: Beverley - Cornerhouse : Green Dragon Tiger : Dog & Duck : Chequers Bridlington - Prior John Cottingham - Cross Keys : Railway King William Driffield - Tiger Inn : Old Falcon Dunswell - The Ship Goodmanham - Goodmanham Arms Hedon - Haven Arms Hessle - Hawke formerly Admiral Hawke Hornsea - Smugglers Nafferton - Kings Head North Newbald - Tiger Inn : The Gnu Skidby - Half Moon Skirlaugh - Sun Inn : Duke of York South Dalton - Pipe & Glass Sproatley - The Blue Bell Tickton - New Inn Real draught cider (not keg), Kingston Upon Hull Clubs and Pubs: Adelphi Club : Admiral of the Humber The Gardener’s : Sailmakers Arms : Hop & Vine Lion & Key : New Clarence : Olde Black Boy Pave : Rising Sun : The George Hotel Three John Scotts : Walters : Wellington Inn Whalebone : Xanders : Zachariah Pearson Bar Exchange : Olde White Harte Real Mild regularly available: Blacktoft - Hope & Anchor Brough - Buccaneer Driffield - Tiger Inn Goodmanham - Goodmanham Arms Hornsea - Rose & Crown Kingston Upon Hull - Whalebone : Rising Sun Duke of York (Sutton) Wetwang - Black Swan

A quiet room (no piped music or juke box, TV, electronic games): Beverley - White Horse Inn : Woolpack Chequers NEW Bridlington - Old Ship Inn Cottingham - King William IV Driffield - Bell Hotel Great Kelk - Chestnut Horse Goodmanham - Goodmanham Arms Kingston Upon Hull - Olde Black Boy : St John’s Licensee who has gained Cask Marque Accreditation, East Yorkshire: Beverley - Green Dragon : Grovehill : Tiger Royal Standard: Molescroft Inn : Grapes Angel NEW Bridlington - Old Ship Inn: Prior John : Stirling Castle NEW : Friendly Forrester NEW Brough - Buccaneer : Ferry : Red Hawk NEW Cherry Burton - Bay Horse Cottingham - Blue Bell : Duke of Cumberland King William IV : Railway : Black Prince Driffield - Bell Hotel : Benjamin Fawcett Ferriby - Duke of Cumberland Hedon - Shakespeare Hessle - Marquest of Granby: Hase : Norland NEW Kirk Ella - Beech Tree Market Weighton - Red Lion : Bay Horse NEW Carpenters NEW Newport - Kings Arms NEW North Cave - The White Hart Inn Patrington - The Holderness : Station Hotel Preston - Nags Head NEW Roos - Roos Arms Ryehill - Crooked Billet Sewerby - Ship Inn Skirlaugh - Sun Inn South Dalton - Pipe and Glass Tickton - Crown & Anchor Walkington - The Barrel Inn Willerby - Toby Carvery : Hop Pole NEW Licensee who has gained Cask Marque Accreditation, Hull Clubs and Pubs: Admiral of the Humber : Avenue NEW Gardeners Arms : Haworth Arms Manor Farm : Manchester Arms : Mill National NEW : New Clarence : Odd Bottle Old Grey Mare : Pave : St Johns Sutton Fields : Three John Scotts Victory Pub : William Wilberforce Zachariah Pearson : West Bulls

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Half moon brewery - ellerton by david litten

In the far west of the East Riding, approximately midway between the market towns of Howden and Pocklington, not far from the river Derwent, is the quiet village of Ellerton. The village pub, the Boot and Shoe is well known in the area for quality real ales and food. Recently, a former village pub came back to life as one of Yorkshire’s newest breweries.

The village forge which ran from 1796 to 1968 was also run as the Half Moon pub for around forty years in the nineteenth century by blacksmith George Huntswick. Following a considerable restoration project, Tony and Jackie Rogers moved into the property as home and brewery and it was not long before the latter came to life.

Brewlab in Sunderland. Jackie had also been busy by learning the brewing ropes from the highly respected brewing team Sue and Keith Simpson at Brown Cow at Barlow, near Selby. By home brewing for ten years Tony became fascinated by the many styles and flavours of beer. He and Jackie create the recipes together and complement each other with Tony preferring stouts and porters and Jackie the lighter, paler beers.

So far three diverse beers have been produced. Appropriately the first beer is called Gyle One. At 4.5% ABV it is a golden premium bitter with a strong hop flavour. Second up is Winter’s Mild, a 3.3% ABV mellow malty dark session mild. The third is F’Hops Sake (3.8% ABV), which of course is a well-hopped pale ale. Next up will hopefully be a classic Yorkshire bitter. The beers have been well received at freehouses in and around York, and at the Suddaby’s beer festival at Malton in December. Tony has a fine pedigree in the beer trade. His mother is legendary Olive Rogers, who has been the licensee of the Ferry Boat Inn at nearby (albeit across the river) Thorganby since 1948 and who has won many CAMRA awards including Yorkshire Pub of the Year in 2010.

The unofficial brewery tap is, naturally, the Ferry Boat Inn at Thorganby. Not only is it where Tony grew up and his mum still holds the licence, but it is also run by his sister Jackie and brother-in-law Phil. A real family thing.

Following employment at British Rail, Terry’s confectioners and in the horse racing industry, he decided to put his long time hobby to commercial use. He gained experience via Saturday shifts at Great Heck Brewery and a training course at Hull and East Yorkshire CAMRA

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BRANCH EVENTS DIARY

Branch Open Meetings All open meetings start at 8pm and conclude at approximately 9.30pm with a chance to socialise and refreshments are normally provided at the end of the meeting. Regional meetings start at 11.30pm Wednesday 5th March - AGM at the George Hotel, Land of Green Ginger, Hull (Members Only) Wednesday 2nd April - King William IV, Hallgate, Cottingham Wednesday 7th May - Venue to be confirmed. Survey and Social Trips Survey trips run from May through to October usually on the second Saturday of the month and are used to survey the village pubs that are nominated for the following yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good Beer Guide. Please note our first trip will be held on Saturday 10th May, further details will be on our branch web site or please contact our Pubs Officers whose details are available on the Branch Contacts page. Social Trips can be run at any time and will be advertised on or website Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th April 2014 - The Hull & East Yorkshire branch of CAMRA are proud to announce that next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hull Real Ale & Cider Festival, will again be held at the Holy Trinity Church, Lowgate, Hull - 130 or more casks of real ale, a minimum of 25 cider and perries, bottled beers from around the world, plus music entertainment from local artists. Please see centre pages of this magazine for further details. There will be further news regarding beers and ciders posted on our Festival website, which you will find via our main Branch website. If you want to volunteer and are a CAMRA member please contact any of the branch officers, details are on page 3 of this magazine, thank you.

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