Crown, Beeston, is Pub of the Year see p. 18 - Nottingham CAMRA

SnippetsTwo new brews from ThornbridgeKelly Ryan, Thornbridge’s brewerymanager was challenged to produce alower alcohol beer with real flavour - andcame up with “The Light” at just 2.9%.The brew uses Vienna and Caramalt maltswith Celeia, Cascade, Hallertau NorthernBrewer and Ahtanum hops. It is a lovelygolden colour with a citrus aroma and ataste providing glimpses of maltiness andan almost nutty caramel quality with someslight hop bitterness.The second is Lumford - a New WorldPale Ale. The name derives from the factthat the new brewery is on the originalsite of Lumford Mill, a historic mill builtby Richard Arkwright the IndustrialRevolution’s leading entrepreneur. Lumfordis a 3.9% pale ale using a wealth of newworld hops Ahtanum (USA), NelsonSauvin (NZ) and Pacific Gem (NZ) - thelatter two also providing the dry hops.Maris Otter and Crystal are the malts.2010 Goose Runthelightdry hopped light ale2.9% aBVLumfordNew world Pale ale3.9% aBVSaturday 17 th July is the date of this year’s Goose Run;a sponsored walk along the Erewash Canal with plenty ofrefreshment stops! The walk is in memory of Derek Goostrayfrom Heanor and all proceeds go to Leukaemia Research.Starting point is at Trent Lock (The Trent Navigation andSteamboat Inn) between 12 noon and 1pm. For a flavour ofwhat to expect last year’s walk was reported in the October /November 2009 Nottingham Drinker. Sponsorship forms can bedown loaded from the Nottingham Camra website. For furtherdetails contact Mick Hancock on 0755 442 6827The Waggon and HorsesA traditional village pub with six real ales(featuring the award winning Blue Monkey Brewery)VC heroes honouredCastle Rock customers and staff have been thanked fortheir unique role in helping create a memorial to wartimeheroes on the green at Nottingham Castle.On a cold sun lit day in May 2010, civic leaders, members of HerMajesty’s armed forces, benefactors, the public and managersand staff from the Castle Rock group, watched as the red granitetribute was unveiled in a quiet corner of the castle grounds.In his address, appeal chairman, Tony Higton, singled out thecontribution from Castle Rock and customers at pubs includingthe Canalhouse, one of many in the group that had organisedfundraising events, raffles and a beer festival for the fund. TheCanalhouse was represented by manager Yvette Storey anddeputy, Jez Hand. Charlie Blomeley represented the customersand staff at the Kean’s Head and Rachael Higgins those fromthe Crown, Old Dalby. Charlie organised a pie bake off, andRachael’s Vale of Belvoir sponsored pub crawl left her withblisters and a pot of money.Over £5,000 incash and kind hasbeen generatedby efforts inCastle Rock pubsso far and themoney continuesto come in.Gypsy Lane, Bleasby, NG14 7GGTel. 01636 830283Find us on Facebook!Open: Mon, Tue 5-11Wed, Thu 12-2 & 5-11Fri 12-2 & 4-12Sat 12-12, Sun 12-11Food available at lunchtime Wed - SunTraditional Sunday roast lunchesWalkers with muddy boots and dogswith muddy paws are welcome here!Nottinghamshireis the first countyin Britain tohonour all its VCrecipients in thisway. There are20 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire holders of the award. Forthe roll of honour see:www.nottinghamshire-victoria-cross-memorial.org.uk/news.html38 www.nottinghamcamra.org June / July 2010