Comments on: Brewery Taps are a Good Thing

By: Bailey

Bailey — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:44:08 +0000

Gareth — a lot of people do really seem to like Doom Bar — it’s the first beer that a lot of people mention to us when they find out we’re into beer. Have a theory that’s mostly because they drink it fresh, on holiday, near the brewery, and taste that moment when they go back home to London or wherever. But we’re not fans.

landells — it must be frustrating for brewers to put care and attention into the product only to have it trashed at the point of sale. It’s like making biscuits only to have the shopkeeper smash the packet with a hammer before handing it to the customer.

ATJ — the story we hear is that the OAH was good, got bad, and has been very much revived by Skinner’s stepping in.

By: ATJ

ATJ — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:19:47 +0000

I love Truro but have always struggled to find a decent pub, so I am pleased that the Old Ale House is still good, was there about 2004 and had a couple of pints of Old Peculier to go with the books I had bought at some antiquarian book shop. I share your ambivalence about Skinners, but I will try Porthleven next time I see it.

By: landells

landells — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:33:34 +0000

When I lived in Cornwall I’d visit the Old Ale House whenever I was in Truro – that was in the days before Skinners existed

Tap rooms are great for experiencing a beer just how the brewer intended but they also show you just how poor some pub landlords are at looking after cask ales

By: Gareth

Gareth — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:30:53 +0000

I had a pint of Doom Bar the other week, couldn’t remember who brewed it though. It was dreadful but thanks for dislodging that niggle!

Think you have hit the nail on the head there, taps are generally where the brewers drink their own beer aren’t they -and I’m guessing they wouldn’t want a crap pint?