More members discounts…
I’ve just been reading the latest edition of Beer Matters and saw the section on pubs that offer discounts to CAMRA members.
As a fully paid up member I can confirm that I have been taking advantage of the following offers in pubs near where I live:
Rising Sun, Abbey Lane – 20p off a pint
Robin Hood, Millhouses – 20p off a pint
Waggon & Horses, Millhouses – 10% off a pint
I’ve saved £££s with these over the last year or so, and with the Wetherspoon vouchers I have more than made up my annual membership fee! J
The Rising Sun has four or five real ales on (three of them guests) whilst the Robin has up to 7 on, (up to five of which are guests). The guest ales tend to be national brews as both pubs are Mitchel’s and Butlers. The ale in both pubs is well kept and we like the Rising Sun in particular as it is an old fashioned, traditional pub (if you get in later after the eating has tailed off – late Saturday and Sunday evenings are bliss).
The Waggon has up to three ales on, all of which vary, but tend to be from local breweries, including Abbeydale, Kelham Island, Thornbridge and Bradfield. It is mainly a grill pub, but has recently got Cask Marque accreditation so it is trying to attract drinkers. It does however tend to die out once the diners have gone home.
I consider myself lucky that these pubs, all offering discounts, are within walking distance for me – happy to spread the word about the discounts via Beer Matters.
Cheers
Mark Godson
The monthly special for August is Summer Breeze, described as a 4.3% refreshing pale session ale. Just the thing on a hot day!
And the winning didn’t stop there, Bradfield’s popular Farmers Brown Cow swooped Bronze in the Best Bitter Category. Farmers Brown Cow has also been around from the early days, first introduced in July 2005 as a special brew, now brewed all year round due to its popularity.
Head Brewer Paul Ward attended the ceremony on behalf of Bradfield Brewery to receive the awards. Paul has been at Bradfield Brewery since they began brewing in 2005, and now boasts nearly 20 years experience in the brewing industry and creating the champion beer of Britain in 2004.
On collecting the awards, Paul said, “We are delighted to be receiving these awards for our ales. I take great pride in creating real ales that compliment the industry and I know people will enjoy. Colleting these awards shows that our ales unique which is what we strive to achieve and we would like to give special thanks to Rotherham CAMRA for showcasing our ales.”
Bradfield Brewery ales were amongst over 90 real ales which were blind tasted at Rotherham Beer Festival held at Magna in June.
Bradfield Brewery is based on a working farm in the peak district, within the picturesque village of Bradfield. After brewing their first brew in 2005, the brewery has gone from strength to strength, with customers enjoying Farmers Ales all across the county.
Farmers Pale Ale is a distinctive fruity pale ale balanced with a floral bouquet, full bodied and strong at 5.0% ABV with a predominantly dry aftertaste.
Famers Brown Cow is a premium bitter, a rich deep coloured ale with a smooth creamy head. A citrus aftertaste gives way to a long dry finish. 
