tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post1526075147586473267..comments2024-03-03T19:52:17.901+00:00Comments on ReARM ~ RedNev's Blog: Ale & Hearty at the Dog & GunNeville Grundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-24119850852528572482010-06-11T13:21:50.267+01:002010-06-11T13:21:50.267+01:00I think the Hopvine is an excellent pub, shame the...I think the Hopvine is an excellent pub, shame they don't run a free shuttle bus service from Ormskirk...Baron Ormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440684094621860149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-35379680949488409382010-06-11T13:01:52.910+01:002010-06-11T13:01:52.910+01:00The Hopvine will be even better over the next few ...The Hopvine will be even better over the next few weeks. No flags, no TV, just excellent beer and good conversation...David Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562923889207393348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-46900983827776017912010-06-10T23:58:49.072+01:002010-06-10T23:58:49.072+01:00Thanks, David, that's much appreciated. I agre...Thanks, David, that's much appreciated. I agree Mike Hoey did a great job and it's a pity he had to give it up. Still, he'll continue to contribute; "News From The Back Bar" is by him. <br /><br />The Hop Vine is an excellent pub, and I look forward to the brewery they plan to set up there.RedNevhttp://rednev-rearm.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-56433008903530975332010-06-10T23:25:29.945+01:002010-06-10T23:25:29.945+01:00Congratulations Nev on your first edition as Edito...Congratulations Nev on your first edition as Editor of Ale and Hearty. I picked up a copy this evening in the Hopvine in Burscough. An excellent read. I wish you all the best for future editions. <br />Ale and Hearty really has come a long way in recent years. All credit must be given to Mike Hoey for all the time and commitment he has given developing this publication over the past few years.David Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562923889207393348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-66791171785879728552010-06-10T13:09:58.785+01:002010-06-10T13:09:58.785+01:00Yes, I'll do that if I'm there on Thursday...Yes, I'll do that if I'm there on Thursday. I'm not on twitter, but I have an e-mail address for this blog on the contact page.<br /><br />It could do no harm to tell Mike you prefer Jennings Mild ~ he might try switching back, especially as sales seem to be declining.Neville Grundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-148387374047170262010-06-10T13:03:10.955+01:002010-06-10T13:03:10.955+01:00It's a shame as Jennings are brewing the Dark ...It's a shame as Jennings are brewing the Dark Mild again and I really liked it - it's a little different and even my non-ale drinking pals liked it.<br /><br />Let me know if you are down there on a Thursday night in the future and if I'm down I'll come and say hello?<br /><br />Are you on twitter?Baron Ormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440684094621860149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-25174824091535287002010-06-10T13:00:27.412+01:002010-06-10T13:00:27.412+01:00Mike told me that the Jennings Mild became hard to...Mike told me that the Jennings Mild became hard to obtain after the brewery was flooded, and at the time the mild drinkers seemed to prefer the Banks's, so he stuck with it. I've no idea why he doesn't get Wychwood & Brakspear which are, as you say, owned by Marston's now.Neville Grundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-10464268931600554392010-06-10T12:49:10.360+01:002010-06-10T12:49:10.360+01:00A beer festival at the D&G would be an excelle...A beer festival at the D&G would be an excellent idea - it's my local although I don't get down there as often as I should (ad-hoc Thursday nights).<br /><br />I would love to see a return of the Jennings Dark Mild - that was lovely, I won't miss the Banks Mild though.<br /><br />I normally drink the 'guest' but it would be so good if they didn't have to just serve Marston's stuff.<br /><br />Any idea why they don't get Wychwood & Brakspear stuff? They are all under the same roof aren't they?Baron Ormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440684094621860149noreply@blogger.com