tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post6700018791899188251..comments2024-03-29T07:17:26.082+00:00Comments on Tandleman's Beer Blog: Draught Beer for the HardyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-56394291350005628312021-04-13T14:16:42.237+01:002021-04-13T14:16:42.237+01:00Cheers to everyone hoisting their first few pints ...Cheers to everyone hoisting their first few pints al fresco this week.<br />End of June at the earliest before than happens over here.<br />I'll be back in Blighty for my second jab before then supping a few in Dartmouth when hopefully the sun will be out.Professor Pie-Tinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-32278815269208932582021-04-12T08:20:02.742+01:002021-04-12T08:20:02.742+01:00Cheers to all you lucky people in England in Wales...Cheers to all you lucky people in England in Wales we have to wait another two weeks.John Lambnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-31989474180592570062021-04-11T18:19:53.061+01:002021-04-11T18:19:53.061+01:00That quote " ...is popularly attributed to fe...That quote " ...is popularly attributed to fellwalker and guidebook author and illustrator Alfred Wainwright, who spent much of his time outdoors, in the weather." But he wasn't really one for technical gear, mostly wearing tweed suits and a gabardine mackintosh. Doesn't sound much like Billy Connolly, though. Definitely gloves and scarf for me tomorrow - wish me luck picking up my first pint safely.Sheffield Hatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150338231906559719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-68690827023027198722021-04-11T11:18:39.601+01:002021-04-11T11:18:39.601+01:00Wasn't it Alfred Wainwright that said that?Wasn't it Alfred Wainwright that said that? Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-89174438616624503672021-04-11T10:41:14.171+01:002021-04-11T10:41:14.171+01:00After the initial excitement I suspect the demand ...After the initial excitement I suspect the demand for drinking outside in the cold and wet will be exactly what it always was.<br /><br />Outside drinking was always a supplementary business to those with outdoor space, not the main trade. I guess it's more about goodwill to open than making an operational profit.<br /><br />May and June will be the dates to note. How much appetite there is for restricted pubs then presumably back to normal pubs (we hope). <br /><br />Those expecting lots of pent up demand maybe haven't noticed the degree to which covid regulations are largely ignored. Private house gatherings are common and ignored unless they get rowdy. Those wanting to see their friends are already doing so and are not waiting for the government to okay it or pubs to open.<br /><br />Of my local pubs, one has a large enough outdoor space so I'll keep my eye on it. The outdoor trade was always good in good weather.<br /><br />I ran into a local barber that is expecting queues around the block and is planning to open late for a week. Be interesting to see how his shop returns to the regular pattern.<br /><br />Many businesses may get an in initial rush but the real question comes when pondering what kind of normal will return.<br /><br />A normal where people have got used to private house gatherings with cheaper packaged drink or a normal where people starved of human contact from remote working practices hunger for a sense of community. We will see.Cooking Lagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830924433230427226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-18311523590801964192021-04-11T09:11:44.891+01:002021-04-11T09:11:44.891+01:00@Andy Cooper - if it was a cask of Old Tom or Vint...@Andy Cooper - if it was a cask of Old Tom or Vintage Harvest Ale that might not be a bad thing :-)<br /><br />And might be appropriate for the weather that is forecast for next week.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-41739643550399572682021-04-11T09:03:16.597+01:002021-04-11T09:03:16.597+01:00> last went into a pub on Saturday 24 October 2...> last went into a pub on Saturday 24 October 2012<br /><br />2020 ; that's what an absence of cask ale does to the body and brain. Having said that, it feels like a lifetime ago ! Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-44568543127373670842021-04-11T08:37:29.096+01:002021-04-11T08:37:29.096+01:00I am less daunted by the weather - Billy Connoly o...I am less daunted by the weather - Billy Connoly once said there is no such thing as bad weather, just inadequate clothing - and I do have a set of superb Norwegian thermals. What worries me is the odd unscrupulous landlord who's going to tap a cask that's been in his or her cellar since the lockdown started. It was done locally last time round so I wont be visiting that establishment in a rush!<br />Andy Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721040886597629202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-41309424433334400162021-04-11T08:02:03.806+01:002021-04-11T08:02:03.806+01:00Good points all, Peter. I hope for the best, and t...Good points all, Peter. I hope for the best, and the sun usually follows me around.<br /><br />I'll be straight out of the traps on Monday, beer in Sheffield then over to Manchester for a haircut from the lad and a pint. I'll probably try Sinclairs, why not?<br /><br />Enjoy your beer.retiredmartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429804437739227082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-17129298081221993102021-04-11T07:43:24.265+01:002021-04-11T07:43:24.265+01:00Say hello to Simon from me.Say hello to Simon from me.Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-65706184944287121782021-04-11T07:42:50.587+01:002021-04-11T07:42:50.587+01:00Fred. October 2012?Fred. October 2012?Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-19412958794297322232021-04-10T19:25:07.526+01:002021-04-10T19:25:07.526+01:00I worry as to how my body will cope. I don't d...I worry as to how my body will cope. I don't drink at home and don't eat in the pub. Hence, I last went into a pub on Saturday 24 October 2012 - we were in Tier 2 by the following Saturday - and that is also the last day that I consumed alcohol. <br /><br />I have only been out twice in the interim - 'flu jab and COVID first jab. Hence, supporting my local next week will see me begin to inch towards normality, which must be good.<br /><br />I just wonder whether the uncertainty might tempt some pubs to give cask beer a wide berth until they are confident that there is enough demand to sell it. Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-6987570932243183992021-04-10T15:13:48.754+01:002021-04-10T15:13:48.754+01:00As I've said, the assessment of this period wi...As I've said, the assessment of this period will very much depend on what the end of the story is. <br /><br />If the restrictions are pretty much entirely lifted in June as promised, then hopefully pubs can enjoy a good late summer and autumn and it will all begin to fade away like a bad dream.<br /><br />But if the restrictions persist through the year, then we are likely to see a lot more go to the wall as they simply won't be viable.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-70460153622186060012021-04-10T14:57:44.600+01:002021-04-10T14:57:44.600+01:00Shall be testing this idea on Tuesday afternoon in...Shall be testing this idea on Tuesday afternoon in The Healey. <br /><br />Well not actually in it, but in the marquee at the rear over the boules piste.<br /><br />Even looking forward to a pint of Robbie's.ShadowHidernoreply@blogger.com