Stoatwobbler Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Heard the sad news today that Dave Wickett has passed away. For those who don't know, Dave Wickett was the man who started up the Fat Cat pub and Kelham Island brewery. He played a pivotal role in making Sheffield the number one real ale destination in the UK and it's fair to say that he blazed a trail for a number of other outstanding pubs and breweries to follow. His influence on the UK beer scene has been huge and he will be missed. http://postcodegazette.com/news/9001875843/sad-loss-of-kelham-island-brewery-founder-announced-AT-sheffield-the-fat-cat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Heard the sad news today that Dave Wickett has passed away. For those who don't know, Dave Wickett was the man who started up the Fat Cat pub and Kelham Island brewery. He played a pivotal role in making Sheffield the number one real ale destination in the UK and it's fair to say that he blazed a trail for a number of other outstanding pubs and breweries to follow. His influence on the UK beer scene has been huge and he will be missed. http://postcodegazette.com/news/9001875843/sad-loss-of-kelham-island-brewery-founder-announced-AT-sheffield-the-fat-cat/ Very sad. He was a splendid fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluedtopc Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 This is very sad, I heard a while back that he wasn't well. Let's all raise a glass to the fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangerthe6 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 A true Blade too, used to do an away day column in the programme. Real Ale is pretty widespread now but wasn't when he opened the Fat Cat. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Very sad news, this gent certainly played a huge part in the national real ale revolution. Indirectly you could say he was responsible for breweries such as Thornbridge and Brewdog, not to mention all the fantastic pubs we have down the Kelham Island area of town. He was also my mates lecturer at Sheffield Hallam. I remember my mate telling me that Dave suggested they all go down to his pub one day for a lecture, so off my mate trundled thinking he'd get a free pint of beer, when they got there Dave charged them all......They were studying accountancy, so it was a valuable business lesson. RIP Dave Wickett. Regards Richard Edited May 16, 2012 by Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gricey Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I never had the honour of meeting the chap, but as an ale enthusiast he is a legend amongst men, I shall also be raising a glass tonight in his name! Gricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy266 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Dave was one of my clients, a really nice, supportive guy. I always enjoyed chatting with him. Really sad to hear, but the last few months must have been awful for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verona Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Very sad news indeed. Dave used to be a customer of mine and remained loyal throug some tough times. He also had a bar in New York I believe. I have not seen him for years and didn't even know he was ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Heard the sad news today that Dave Wickett has passed away. For those who don't know, Dave Wickett was the man who started up the Fat Cat pub and Kelham Island brewery. He played a pivotal role in making Sheffield the number one real ale destination in the UK and it's fair to say that he blazed a trail for a number of other outstanding pubs and breweries to follow. His influence on the UK beer scene has been huge and he will be missed. http://postcodegazette.com/news/9001875843/sad-loss-of-kelham-island-brewery-founder-announced-AT-sheffield-the-fat-cat/ I didnt know him but he sounds like he was a decent chap. Anyone who is involved in supporting the pub industry in sheffield deserves credit. I will raise a glass to him in the pub this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Manager Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 R.I.P Dave , my thoughts go out to his family x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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