We’re back at the atmospheric Kelham Island Museum with over 250 beers and around 50 ciders & perries plus street food, live music, games and more. The festival takes place from 16th to 19th October. Check out all the details on the festival micro site.
As the cold nights drawn in and the cool air blows fresh, we are winding down to a slower pace with these Autumnal specials. Lost Boys is a complex brew crafted using British Propino barley blended with Kentish Pilot, and new world hops. This robust 4.8% golden ale is a tribute the swathes of young … Continue reading Welbeck Abbey Brewery
It’s beginning to look a lot like……Farmers Belgian Blue Season! Our ever popular festive ale is once again flowing through the pumps after being launched at our Brewery Pubs on 31st October. Available to purchase now in Cask, bottles, 5 litre Mini Kegs and 10 litre Beer In Box, it’s never too early to enjoy … Continue reading Bradfield Brewery
The proposed micropub in Fulwood previously mentioned is going ahead and will be the sister venue to the Ecclesall Ale Club, run by the guys from Brew Foundation. The new bar & bottle shop is the Fulwood Ale Club, located at 4 Brooklands Avenue and is due to open some point in November. You can follow them on Twitter @AleClubFul.Thor’s Tipi bar returns to the Peace Gardens for it’s usual Christmas season alongside the Christmas market on 22nd November, staying a little longer this year, until 5th January. After having cask beer for the first couple of years, there was no ale last year which was disapointing (guess mulled wine and hot chocolate is the big sellers!). They are promising a bigger venue this year with a double tent space and extended choice on the bar, the online drinks menu shows a Thor’s Pale Ale so we’ll see! The food this year is pizza.The Green Room will only be opening in the evening from November, which means “Butties to Banquets” will no longer be serving breakfasts and lunches from their kitchen. The outside catering will still be available, check their Facebook page for contact details. In the evenings the programe … Continue reading Inn Brief
Launching in November 2019, Two Thirds Beer Co. plan to open a new and exciting, neighbourhood craft beer bar in Sheffield; focused primarily on serving high-quality craft beers in smaller than usual two-thirds measures. Founded by three beer-loving enthusiasts, Thirds Beer Co have taken over the old ‘Steel City Cakes’ vegan bake house unit on … Continue reading Two Thirds Beer Co
The Hallamshire House at Commonside is hosting a Dark Beer Week from 4th to 10th November featuring a range of popular, special and rare Stouts and Porters on both cask and keg. The beers are from a mixture of Thornbridge and guest brewers , including a rare return of Thornbridge’s Cavern County. The discount for … Continue reading Hallamshire House
The Hopjacker Brewery, based at the Dronfield Arms S18, is available to lease/rent. The 5BBL Brewery was built in 2015, but has operated only sporadically since the original brewer moved on to pastures new last year. The kit is in excellent condition and features two 5BBL fermenters and a 2.5BBL fermenter. In addition there are … Continue reading Hopjacker Brewery available to rent
Thanks to everyone who joined one of the three Pub Heritage walks which I recently led as part of Heritage Open Days and Sheffield Walking Festival. Over fifty participants took part in one of two routes, feedback was very positive and all seemed to enjoy the experience. Thanks again to Fagan’s and the Fat Cat … Continue reading Pub Heritage Walks
The third edition of Sheffield’s Real Heritage Pubs: Pub Interiors of Historic Interest, the CAMRA book about Heritage Pubs in Sheffield, is now available as a FREE DOWNLOAD: https://sheffield.camra.org.uk/rhp/ The download was first available in October 2017 and was updated a year later. October 2019 brings the third edition. This 114 page book includes almost 100 new images, updated … Continue reading Sheffield’s Real Heritage Pubs – new download
Kelham Island’s November specials are: I’m On Fire, 4.6% Pale Ale A pale ale brewed with an addition of rye malt to give a crisp dry finish. This beer is brewed entirely with Slovenian hops to bring you a floral aroma with hints of citrus fruits. It riffs on the taste buds long after the … Continue reading Kelham Island Brewery