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I think most of the 'beer led' pubs have dedicated lines these days to ensure a mix of styles, though of course any given pub may find certain styles don't sell and thus don't order them.

 

But yeah, what a difference from a few years ago - it's not that long ago I couldn't have dreamt of a Sheffield pub with dedicated permanent lines for sours, imperial stouts and proper IPAs.

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19 hours ago, SteelCityAle said:

I think most of the 'beer led' pubs have dedicated lines these days to ensure a mix of styles, though of course any given pub may find certain styles don't sell and thus don't order them.

 

But yeah, what a difference from a few years ago - it's not that long ago I couldn't have dreamt of a Sheffield pub with dedicated permanent lines for sours, imperial stouts and proper IPAs.

Yes I agree.  Tbh, I was thinking of one pub in particular, not far from Waitrose, who are occasionally poor at managing what turns up on the bar.  They've got 6 cask pumps and on  one visit, 3 or them were coffee porter.   It's not an isolated incidence either.   I;ve been in there when they've had 4 out 6 pumps with dark beer (i.e. stout or porter) on.  This is fine if you like dark beers, and coffee flavoured ones especially - but I don't.  And I prefer cask to keg - (although there are some amazing keg beers now and I will go for these if there's nothing on keg I fancy).

 

Anyhow, it doesn't bother me.  I'm not a big drinker.  I might have 2 or possibly 3 pints maximum - I can't remember the last time I had more than that - must be 20 years ago.  But I like quality and if I go into a pub and they've not got beer that I like I'll have something else instead, or just walk back out again and go somewhere else that does. 

 

I can usually find a good strong cask pale ale in Sheaf View, Kelham Island Tavern, Shakespeares or now, The Crow.   

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Yeah, can be a bit like that at Beer Engine but then there are keg lines too that will keep for a lot longer; a bit trickier juggling cask and keeping it at its best.

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