drinking across southwest England
May 15th, 2003, 08:20 PM
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drinking across southwest England
no matter where I go, I make a point of finding a local winery, brewery or distillery to partake of the local beverages. I'm thinking of hitting southwest England this next go round (Bath, Portsmouth, Devon, Cornwall, etc.) Can anyone point me in the direction of any wineries, breweries or distilleries in this area?
May 15th, 2003, 11:39 PM
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Gales of Horndean is not too far from Portsmouth and they produce a great range of real ales, they do do brewery tours though I don't know the details. http://www.gales.co.uk/
Also in Hampshire is Ringwood brewery at Ringwood again some wonderful real ales.
http://www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/
Just across the county border in Wiltshire is Wadworths brewery in Devises
http://www.wadworth.co.uk/flash/index.htm
Further into the West Country in Dorset is Palmers brewery in Bridport
http://www.palmersbrewery.com/
Hope this helps and long live real ale!
Also in Hampshire is Ringwood brewery at Ringwood again some wonderful real ales.
http://www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/
Just across the county border in Wiltshire is Wadworths brewery in Devises
http://www.wadworth.co.uk/flash/index.htm
Further into the West Country in Dorset is Palmers brewery in Bridport
http://www.palmersbrewery.com/
Hope this helps and long live real ale!
May 16th, 2003, 12:27 AM
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Most English vineyards allow visitors and a lot of English wines are only available at the vineyard shop although you can get a few in wine merchants.
Check the website http://www.english-wine.com/vineyards.html
Check the website http://www.english-wine.com/vineyards.html
May 16th, 2003, 09:27 AM
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In Bath there is the Abbey Ales Brewery, the tour's currently closed for refurbishment but reopens at the end of the summer, see: http://www.abbeyales.co.uk/tour.htm they also own a couple of pubs including the Star in Bath which sell their beers
In Cornwall, there is the Cider Farm at Callestick, see http://www.thecornishcyderfarm.co.uk/
In Cornwall, there is the Cider Farm at Callestick, see http://www.thecornishcyderfarm.co.uk/
May 16th, 2003, 12:22 PM
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It has to be cider. Not necessarily scrumpy (which is to cider as moonshine is to whiskey), but any good Devonshire cider - which is the traditional drink, as beer is in the rest of England.
Normal English cider is roughly 50% stronger than beer. Do not confuse it with the American children's drink of the same name.
Normal English cider is roughly 50% stronger than beer. Do not confuse it with the American children's drink of the same name.
May 16th, 2003, 04:44 PM
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From what I recall, Scrumpy is alcoholic, effervescent cider that is somewhat malty, like beer... but MUCH stronger. I was warned not to drink too much, and many people end up with stomach/liver damage from years of drinking it. That said, its DELICIOUS
May 17th, 2003, 02:45 PM
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mmm mmm MMM! just the information i was looking for! I had previously found a list of breweries online but it was awfully cursory and just listed the big ones like Shepherd Neame or Young's. thanks y'all!
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If you'd like to do some serious research into pubs and breweries before you arrive, the UK organisation CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) publish an annual Good Beer Guide. It's available online from www.camra.org.uk
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