Category Archives: Glasgow

Jonathan Kemp R.I.P.

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Hector

17.04.1970 – 28.10.2022 It was with shock and great sadness that the family informed us of the passing of our dear friend Jonathan. I first met Jonathan at the Bon Accord (Glasgow) some twenty years ago on his return from … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | 1 Comment

Glasgow Real Ale Festival – G-RAF 2022

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Hector

June 16 – 18, 2022 After a three year enforced absence due to Covid-19, G-RAF has returned to The Briggait. Once again Jonathan was the driving force behind the festival.  Hector admits to turning up expecting all to be in … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | Comments Off on Glasgow Real Ale Festival – G-RAF 2022

Glasgow Real Ale Festival – G-RAF – 2018

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Hector

The fifth Glasgow Real Ale Festival (G-RAF) of recent times, started today and runs until Saturday night at The Briggait, Saltmarket. The World Cup was on in year #1 and still people turned out, so here’s hoping. Hector is working … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | Comments Off on Glasgow Real Ale Festival – G-RAF – 2018

Kippen – Fallen Brewing Company – Jars in Memory of Jason

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Hector

Fallen Brewing Company – Station House, Kippen, Stirlingshire, Scotland FK8 3JA Martyn offered Hector the last two seats on the bus to Fallen Brewing at the start of the week, Dr. Stan would be my – Plus one. This would … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow, Kippen | Comments Off on Kippen – Fallen Brewing Company – Jars in Memory of Jason

Glasgow Real Ale Festival (G-RAF) 2016 – Day 2

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Hector

Nothing much has happened since the close of Day 1 of the Glasgow Real Ale Festival 2016, the UK has voted to leave the EU, the Prime Minister has given his notice, people being interviewed on TV who voted for … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | 1 Comment

Glasgow Real Ale Festival (G-RAF) 2016 – Day 1

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Hector

June 23rd, 2016, the day the citizens of the UK decide whether or not to stay in the EU. This also happens to be the first day of the Glasgow Real Ale Festival (G-RAF), the third in the modern era … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | 1 Comment

Jason Lyons, The State Bar, Glasgow – Farewell, Jason. R.I.P.

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Hector

Kim told each of the Regulars as we arrived last night – it was a matter of when, today we were told the tragic news, Jason Lyons has passed away. I am proud that I knew Jason and that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | 31 Comments

G-RAF – Glasgow Real Festival 2014 – Day 3

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Hector

The Day began with a better than expected Curry was served at Dakhin in Candleriggs, a short walk from The Briggait where the First Glasgow Real Ale Festival in Yonks was being held. The Majority of The Company had agreed … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | Comments Off on G-RAF – Glasgow Real Festival 2014 – Day 3

Glasgow Real Ale Festival 2014 – G-RAF Day 2

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Hector

The Plan today was to work a Split Shift: 14.00 – 18.00 then 20.00 to Closing Time. This would permit Hector to satisfy his other Source of Pleasure on the First Full Day of the Summer Vacation. Arriving in Candleriggs … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | 1 Comment

Glasgow Real Ale Festival 2014 – G-RAF Day 1

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Hector

When Jonny Met Kenny Eighteen years is the number bandied about since the Glasgow CAMRA Branch last held a Beer Festival. So, the 1997 Winter Ale Festival in the Old Fruit Market doesn’t count? Back then Hector knew few CAMRA … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | 1 Comment