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Confession: We'll be back
The Site has been quiet over the past two months due to other website committments. Have no fear though as we'll be back in May with a more accessible and enjoyable site. See you then dudes.

New Blog: Clive Ameson - Anorak-n-Phobia
ARACHNOPHOBIA - a fear of spiders; CENOSILLICAPHOBIA - the fear of an empty glass; PHOBOPHOBIA - is a fear of phobias.You may have read the title of this blog and thought, he's spelled that wrong! NO, I HAVEN'T! I have one major fear. It is ANORAK-N-PHOBIA, a fear of anoraks. I'll tell you what happened, it was a gradual thing that crept up on me. It's a condition that can happen to anyone that's involved with a large organisation. Mine got me when I was chairman of the Potteries branch of CAMRA. ...
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New Blog: 6 Towns Mart: North of the Forth (Part 3)
On our second day in Aberdeen we decided to visit the beautiful harbour town of Stonehaven, location of THE MARINE HOTEL, CAMRA Scottish pub of the year 2008/09 and a short 20 minute rail journey from Aberdeen (page 25 of CAMRA Scotland’s True Heritage Pubs). Six real ales were available and I opted for Cairngorm Highland IPA and Brewdogs Riptide 4.1%, the latter quite a light bodied stout.  We then made our way to the SHIP INN along the waterfront.  Although it has a more limited range of real ales (two) one is usually by the excellent Inveralmond and it’s also an opportunity to admire the brewery mirrors...
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New Blog: Martin Perry's Peculiar Pubs - Burslem
Martin's 2010 Peculiar Pub Guide continues with a visit to boozers in Burlem. He discusses each particular pub visited as well as the various ales available and, most importantly, the number of pints drunk there! Featured in this article are watering holes located such as the Bulls Head, Post Office Vaults and Leopard. See if your favourite's featured...
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New Blog: 6 Towns Mart: North of the Forth (Part 2)
The next day it was time to head up to Aberdeen for the beer festival. With the option of catching the train from either Edinburgh Waverley or Haymarket I opted for the latter station as this provided an opportunity to briefly visit THOMSONS BAR on Morrison Street. Eight real ales are available and we opted for Fyne Ales Avalanche, a very refreshing 4.8 % straw coloured beer with subtle fruit notes. We made our way to Haymarket station for the 13.32 departure to Aberdeen. Although the journey takes over two hours it was a scenic journey involving crossing the Forth and Tay Bridges and travelling alongside the East Coast of Scotland...
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New Blog: Martin Perry's Peculiar Pubs - Newcastle Outskirts
Martin's 2010 Peculiar Pub Guide continues with a visit to boozers in Newcastle Under Lyme's outskirts. He discusses each particular pub visited as well as the various ales available and, most importantly, the number of pints drunk there! Featured in this article are the watering holes located in Alsagers Bank, Audley, Bignall End, Clayton, Keele, Kidsgrove, Silverdale, Whitmore and Wolstanton. See if your favourite's featured...
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New Feature: User Pub Reviews
We've introduced the opportunity for you to leave your own Pub Reviews directly on to the Site. All you have to do is register as a user and let your critical thoughts run wild on wherever you might be visiting. Once a number have been submitted we'll begin to categorise them so a database can gradually be built up...
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