Well the Ruddy Ram 4% (black Sheep brewery) that they had in the Sal at the beginning of the week would have pleased you. Very very nice and these Porter type ales are just the ticket for this weather (IMO)

Had a couple of very nice Christmas ales on Friday - Racey Rudolph 3.5% in Walters, then Shepherd Neame Rudolph's Rewards (I think 3.7%) in Ye Olde White Harte.

Afternoon lads and lasses. I'm back home at the end of the week and I've got a thirst on. Any recommendations? The best my local has to offer is Deuchars IPA but if I walk a little further I can get a pint of Black Sheep Best. I'll get the train (2 mins) into Wigan centre for a pint in The Anvil, best sup in Wigan by a country mile, so if anyone knows it any tips would be most welcome. If you're ever in there I suggest you try the Allgates All Black 3.6%.
Merry Christmas.

Last Thursday evening in Doncaster ...

Hardy & Hansons Rocking Rudolph 4.2%
Greene King Fireside 4.5%
(in the Tut & Shive)

Nethergate Red Santa 4.2
Caledonian Santa's Little Helper 3.7%
(in the Gatehouse)

all excellent

early finish today so visit to bankers draft.
jennings.redbreast.
moorhouse.lap prancer.
maxim.great escape.

Clark's Classic Blonde 3.9% in the Trades and Labour Club yesterday afternoon. Not one I would normally select but it can't have been bad, I had a second pint.



Later, a seasonal ale in the shape of Brain's FurKing Good in the Urban Bar. Very nice

Out in Thorne this afternoon , starting at a Snaith Brewery pub , then the Windmill & then may be the Canal Tavern on the way home !

Sampled the following on Xmas Eve (both very nice):

Leyden Brewers Gold 4% in Hop & Vine (Hull)
Wellington Inn Mysore Rocket 4.4% in Wellington Inn (Hull)

Had a festive drink in Weatherspoons in Scarborough Tuesday after walking 4 miles . Abbot Ale in fine form.

An enjoyable day out .

My Christmas Eve in Thorne was good also , good atmosphere , didnt see Fargrange though.

York today (trains allowing) so there should be something to report later / tomorrow.

I went to Donny last Tuesday where about 20 lads had put their name to go. As usual 7 turned up so off we popped on the train. Started in the Trades and Labour. First time in here and was very impressed, with a group and comedian to follow. After that it was Dive Dive Dive with Cliffy finding out the best Cheap beer on offer. The Castle looked very dodgy in the back room. Was in the Windmill on Friday teatime and Tavern Christmas day. Will be in Far Grange club New Years Eve to see Eddison Lighthouse. Keep on Rocking

York yesterday.

The York Tap adjacent to the Railway Station had 17 real ales available



Full report later