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Review: Christmas Ale from Shenstone Brew Co.
Relative newbie to the brewing scene in the West Midlands, Shenstone Brew Co. have launched their second ale to celebrate Christmas and The Lichfield Blog were invited along to The Fox and Hounds in Shenstone for the launch. Getting straight down... (Continue reading)
Chasetown drinkers get early taste of Staffordshire Hoard ale
Chasetown drinkers will soon be able to toast the Staffordshire Hoard thanks to the arrival of a new celebratory ale. Brewed by Brownhills firm the Backyard Brewhouse, the creation of the new golden ale has been given a helping hand by... (Continue reading)
Brewery hands out Pedigree award to Lichfield landlord
The landlord of a Lichfield pub has shown he has real Pedigree by earning an award from a leading brewery. The famous Marston’s Brewery presented Ken Gardner with a plaque for being one of their very best customers. Ken, who runs the... (Continue reading)
Burntwood pub named best in Britain
Written on 6 Jul, 2009 at 8:29 in News | viewed 490 times | 0 Comments
A Burntwood pub has been named as the best in the UK. The Wych Elm, on Bridge Cross Road, scooped the accolade after coming out on top of a national survey of drinkers. Undercover ‘mystery shoppers’ also gave the pub top marks... (Continue reading)
The Duke of York pub in Lichfield set to reopen
The future of a Lichfield pub has been secured after being sold to Joule’s Brewery. The company has purchased The Duke of York pub from owners Punch Taverns. A Joule’s Brewery spokesperson told the Morning Advertiser they were delighted to have purchased the empty pub: “We... (Continue reading)
Lichfield’s Real Ale, Jazz and Blues Festival returns
Real ale, jazz and blues will be the order of the day at a Lichfield festival later this month. Lichfield Arts are celebrating the 20th year of their Real Ale, Jazz and Blues Festival with a bumper line-up of acts from... (Continue reading)
Lichfield drinkers enjoy National Cask Ale Week
Drinkers in Lichfield have until April 13 to enjoy the delights of National Cask Ale Week. Pubs across the city including The Bowling Green, The Duke of Wellington, Samuels, The Dr Johnson, The George & Dragon and The Horse & Jockey... (Continue reading)
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant calls for lower taxes on beer to save local pubs
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 10:59 in Politics | viewed 280 times | 2 Comments
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant has called for a cut in duty on beer to help support local pubs. Mr Fabricant’s comments appeared in a Birmingham Post article on the demise of traditional British boozers. A leading think-tank has blamed unfair taxes and... (Continue reading)
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