Category Archives: Glasgow

5 Oakham Ales at The Counting House

Bier-Traveller rarely reports on domestic consumption, this evening is clearly an exception.  That this report is a favourable one about a branch of Wetherspoons is almost unbelievable. The Counting House was Glasgow’s first Wetherspoons opening in the late 1990s. The … Continue reading

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The CAMRA Branch Meeting at Fyne Ales

Fresh from the Glasgow CAMRA AGM a couple of weeks back, Hector found himself on an official outing. Many had eschewed the opperchancity to visit the Fyne Ales Festival at the Brewery at the end of the Summer, it did … Continue reading

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An Afternoon in Lancaster, then home to…

Simon was on the platform to greet us, for once I was not The Hector The Three Mariners was the first port of call.  Simon, Brother-in-Law of the absent Jonathan,  was insistent that we appreciate the Kultur of Lancaster.  The … Continue reading

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The monthly trip to The Staggs in Musselburgh

It is written, we shall go to The Staggs (aka The Volunteer Arms) once a month.  The reason is simple; Nigel the Landlord will put on the best Light, Hoppy Ale that he can get his hands on.  Not only … Continue reading

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The Staggs – Making Plans with Nigel

We enjoyed ourselves so much at The Staggs aka The Volunteer Arms on our last visit we promised ourselves a return. Nigel, Mein Host, evidently appreciates all that is currently splendid about British Ale. ‘Tell me when you are next … Continue reading

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The Bon Accord winds up Hector

Hector’s Ale Being a Professional, Hector does not consume Ale midweek. This did not prevent the biggest wind up in the history of the Bon Accord. Thanks, Paul. This is the photo that was posted on Facebook/Twitter today. My own … Continue reading

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