Mild!

May is with us once again and that means we'll have lots of milds on offer throughout the month. Springhead Black Tom is on at the moment and will be followed by Midshipman Mild from Nelson. Moorhouse's Black Cat and Wantsum Black Prince will also feature later on. I've also got some bottles of Mann's Brown for that "Brown and Mild" experience. For those who prefer a paler brew, we have Le Petit Belge from the Foundry and Hopdaemon Green Demon.

DePressed!

I've just looked through the Meridian clip again and I'm a bit disappointed that, as in the article in The Times, the Conqueror is not mentioned by name. Perhaps I'm being over-sensitive but it looks like, once again, I have been part of an advert for somebody else's pub. I would also like to disassociate the Conqueror from the "No females" comment in the item. I am happy to number some of the nicest ladies in Thanet among my regulars and long may they continue to be so.

Telly!

For anyone who missed the Meridian TV item on Micropubs last night, here's the url:

http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2012-04-10/micropubs-set-to-revolutionise-drinking-habits/

Beers on at the moment are Abigale Samphire, Hopdaemon Skrimshander and Windsor and Eton Conqueror.

Festival!

The 7th Planet Thanet Beer Festival took place this weekend and was a resounding success. As someone who makes his living out of selling real ale, I'd like to say a big "thank you" to the organising committee and volunteers for raising the profile of our wonderful drink and providing people with such a diverse and well presented selection. Cheers guys!

Telly!

Meridian News came in for an interview yesterday. It should be shown on their 6pm programme sometime soon. Beers on at the moment are Hophead, Dynamo and Abigale's latest offering, Hoyman's Porter. Red Top, Kent Cobnut and Gadds' 80/- will follow.

Just Beer!

Had a day trip to Newark today and visited the "Just Beer" Micropub. Beery Steve and I were well looked after by Phil and we had a very enjoyable time - until we got back to Newark North Gate station to find the East Coast mainline in chaos due to a broken rail near Retford. Got home eventually, though. I also found out that the article on micropubs appeared in yesterday's Sunday Times with not a single mention of The Conqueror. Perhaps they're saving it for later.

Top!

I've just been informed that The Conqueror has been judged Thanet CAMRA Pub of the Year. To say that I am chuffed is the greatest understatement ever and (at the risk of sounding like a gushing Oscar winner) I'd like to thank everyone who has made it possible:- the great guys who brew the beers and ciders I sell; the loyal band of customers that drink them; those wonderful people at Thanet CAMRA; all the people who have helped and advised me along the way and, of course, Debbie, who is in charge of book-keeping and tutting. Cheers!