SteelCityAle 10 #61 Posted November 6, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DerbyTup 10 #62 Posted November 7, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jemson 10 #63 Posted November 8, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...