Wishlist #16; More UK brewpubs
Let's keep this one simple. More pubs should brew beer on the premises. Enough to satisfy the demands of their customers. Only served at the pub itself so, if it's good, you've got to travel their to try it. If pubs are looking for a unique selling point, home-brewed beer exclusive to the establishment is as exclusive as they come.
Perhaps publicans with the capacity to set up a backyard brewery could approach a microbrewer who's looking to move out of their garage/shed; the pub gains a house beer, the brewer gains a market.
My real wish? Several brewpubs in the same village/town/city centre all brewing their own beers and then joining together for collaborative brews and festivals. Think of the buzz that could be generated.
Perhaps publicans with the capacity to set up a backyard brewery could approach a microbrewer who's looking to move out of their garage/shed; the pub gains a house beer, the brewer gains a market.
My real wish? Several brewpubs in the same village/town/city centre all brewing their own beers and then joining together for collaborative brews and festivals. Think of the buzz that could be generated.
That would be great.
ReplyDeleteMore pubs attached to breweries (like actually on their grounds with a big pipe straight from the barrelling plant) would also be great.
There used to be a pub in Maidstone right next to the Fremlins brewery that was as good as on the site (kind of). Anyway, the Fremlins was served in jugs and was superb. Man I miss Femlins.
Wish List #16.1; bring back Fremlins.
Your point about small time brewers, like home brewers, wanting to scale up is hugely promising. I know a great many home brewers who would love the chance to brew commercially but can't get into the market for any number of reasons.
ReplyDeleteAnd judging from the huge variety of beers that are produced by home brewers here in Ireland, it would blow the roof off commercial brewing.
Of course I agree with this. The only thing is the economics of setting up and the lack of economies of scale can make for surprising negative business results.
ReplyDeleteBut that is only money and hopefully is negated by the positives. Like perhaps increased trade for the pub.
Trouble is, a fair few of these actually produce very mediocre beer.
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