A Weekend in Bristol with an option for Bath. The original September Weekend Concept conceived back in the day. However, Hockey Commitments meant Marg had to bale. Two still went. At the end of November 2011, Hector worked out that the next time the Saltaire Brewery Open Night would coincide with a September Weekend Holiday would be 2013 and 2014. Last time the visit was no more than a Soupçon. This year…
Dr. Stan would reside with Ricky, The Man from Bradford. Jonathan, Robin, Clive and Hector had rooms at the (very attractive price-wise) Travelodge at Forster Square. Our stays here are accumulating steadily.
Robin and Hector had a Superb Curry-Heute Experience at the Sheesh Mahal before taking the train out to Shipley. Last time Dr. Stan marched me from Station to Brewery, in the dark. Google Maps were not much of a help. With a bit of Dead-Reckoning we headed towards the Canal. The Brewery was upon us before we knew it. What chance would Clive have in finding it later, a Test. The Ladies on the gate were happy to join in the ritual Photos.
Tickets were £5.00 and included the First Pint. All Pints were on sale at £2.00.
With three bars in operation the set-up was quite efficient. Jonathan, Dr. Stan, Ricky and Library Mick (last seen in Krakow) had the best table upstairs. They had been out a while, I started with the
Saltaire’s Cascade at 4.8% as I had last time. With Centennial Hops, this American Style Pale Ale should have impressed, it didn’t. The Ale was too arm, the Flavours did not come through. A change of Ale was required.
Sticking with Saltaire Ale, the Madagascan at 5.0% was an instant hit. Hoppy with Flavours of Tropical Fruit – was the given description, and most importantly it wasn’t Sweet.
The walls were adorned with Brewing Technicalities. The removal of Sugars from Bier was worth noting. How can Bier/Ale possibly contain any Calories?
Clive arrived his train terminating early saw him actually gain some time. Only in Britain. The Company was Complete.
Somebody tried the Shipwreck at 6.5% (Liverpool Organic Brewery). An IPA with Citrus to the fore, this ticked the Proverbial Boxes. An Ale to stick with.
Ricky was known by many who stopped off to say – Hi, or he disappeared off for a chatter. So, why did The Big Bang Theory keep coming up? Mick just went. Eventually it was just Clive and Hector left. And not for the first time.
We were joined by Bernard and Mick, two Locals. The next hour or so was sheer joy. Two Chaps who chatted as if we had known each other for years. It was they who suggested the Final Ale choice of the evening again from Saltaire.
Hazelnut Coffee Porter at 4.8% is not my usual style but the Pedigree was attractive – German Malts and Hops, it did Taste of Coffee and Nuts. Dark Ale at the end of an evening is reminiscent of Bamberg.
With a far too respectable 22.00 closing time, it is not surprising to reveal once again that Clive and Hector were last to leave. Time for a few more photos of The Staff who had served us so well throughout the evening. And maybe a Curry in Shipley?
The Brewery visited today:
Saltaire – Unit 6, County Workshops, Dockfield Rd, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7AR
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