North East Home brew club....next installment

[Eric]

Absolutely. Never been so thirsty.

[Jim]

I'm up for it!

[Horden Hillbilly]

Me too, another Durham Friday night would be ok with me.

[gherkin]

Sure I could mosey on down to Durham one Friday evening

[Normski]

I went into the Barley Mow in Birtley a few times recently. They have around 14 different Ales on.
They had St Austeel Tribute, Fuller London Pride and an absolutly superb TT Landlord. They also have a few of the Mordue beers etc.
Might be worth a look?

[Jim]

I went into the Barley Mow in Birtley a few times recently. They have around 14 different Ales on.
They had St Austeel Tribute, Fuller London Pride and an absolutly superb TT Landlord. They also have a few of the Mordue beers etc.
Might be worth a look?

That would be a doddle for me to get to, but it might be a bit of a trek for some coming from the south of the County.

I've not been over that way for a while - did the natives appear friendly in there?

[Normski]

Hi Jim
Yeah the natives were very friendly.
They have live music on Thursday and Saturday nights.
There is also a nice quiet large saloon bar.
Norm

[Eric]

Well, not wishing to knock the Barley Mow, but the last time I was there, the beer was crap. There was music and bands would practised upstairs. OK, OK, OK, it was 1962, but seriously, I would have trouble getting home from an event there.
Dare I suggest Fitzgerald's in Sunderland? I know it's renown to be manic on Fridays, but in reality that occurs between 9:00 and 10:00, we'd be comfortably seated before any rush.
There are usually between 8 and 10 real ales, usually in perfect condition, five minutes walk from the bus and Metro station.

[Normski]

1962. Ha ha. That’s priceless Eric.
Im happy where ever the meet is. It’s the beer that’s paramount for me.
Maybe Alix would like to make some suggestions.
Norm

[alix101]

I'm available next weekend for some ale testing .... or is that to soon ... I'll go anywhere....fizgeralds is difficult on a Friday...Isis is another quality pub but with the same issues .... Just a suggestion but the smiths arms at Lumley thicks quality ale pub but I'll honestly go anywhere...

[alix101]

Is anyone up for a pint friday .... only 2 so far would be good to catch up.

[Normski]

I should be ok.

[Jim]

I'm up for it.

[Horden Hillbilly]

Sorry chaps, I'm working lates this week, so I can't make it. Have one for me & enjoy your evening.

[Jim]

I've checked with Garth and he's in Kefalonia. Surprisingly, he won't be coming over to join us.

Has anyone been in contact with Scotty? I don't have a phone number for him.