New brewery to hold monthly open days and change at Brewery Tap
Campaign’s New Look
A brand-new look for the CAMRA has been revealed, encouraging more people with a passion for pubs and pints to become part of the 147,000-strong CAMRA family.
At the very heart of CAMRA’s ethos is that the pub is more than just a place to enjoy a drink; it’s an experience to enjoy and to savour with friends. The new look follows 18 months of in-depth research and development, revealing an untapped group of people who want to explore different beer styles.
It wants to welcome new people who can help to protect pubs at the heart of the community, while importantly enjoying quality beer and a rich social experience, with like-minded people.
Twisted Tree Brewery
Only a few months after opening its doors, this new brewery says it’s thrilled to see the response to its beers. Both Trunk IPA and Ground Stump Coffee Stout have won gold in the regional SIBA Beer Awards, which now progress to the national competition with results due in March.
It has been steadily getting its cask beers into more local free houses in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, and an updated list of pubs and shops is on its website alongside the full range of cans and bottles. It is now offering exclusive cask supplies for private events locally and starting this spring, will be hosting open weekends at the brewery near Bicester once a month throughout the summer. Next dates are April 25-26 and May 23-24, from 12-9pm.
“We’re working hard to ensure our brewing practices are as sustainable as possible, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support of fellow breweries across Oxfordshire,” said director Mark Hayes-Kemp. “The brewing community here is truly special, so we encourage everyone to continue supporting all the fantastic local breweries.”
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Brewery Tap, Abingdon
Ryan Baldwin (aka Baldy) has taken over as landlord of the pub from Matt Heritage, having run the bar for a few years. Local CAMRA member Pete Flynn said: “He has had excellent tutelage from Matt and his wife JD, so I would like to think the transition is seamless. All the best to Ryan and I hope he continues to run beer festivals and that this fab pub remains in our Good Beer Guide.”
Rose and Crown, Oxford
Popular landlady Deborah Hall is joining Caroline Hayes to exhibit during Oxfordshire Art Weeks from May 3-11 (11am-6pm at 536 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 8EG). Their original artworks include bold paintings, mixed media creations and handmade cards across a broad spectrum of styles, from abstract to figurative.
Berkshire, Oxford
The Abingdon Road pub, which closed just before Christmas, has now been put up for sale freehold by Admiral Taverns. This pub, which removed its cask ale lines a few years ago, has had several operators and various names in that time including Home, Hubble & Home, and before that the Crooked Pot and Berkshire House, Abingdon Road having been in Berkshire before 1974. The most recent tenants appear to have lasted only six months, and the last two remaining pubs in South Oxford are now Dodo’s Slow and Steady (formerly White House) and Greene King’s Duke of Monmouth.