Kentish Pride!

I am extremely happy and proud to announce that The Conqueror has been judged Kent CAMRA pub of the year 2012. I believe it's the first time a Ramsgate pub has received this award and, although I found out last Thursday, it still hasn't really sunk in. A big thank you to all involved and commiserations to the runner-up, the Halfway House at Brenchley which is, incidentally, one of my all-time favourite pubs.

Loopy!

The new Thanet CAMRA Guide to the Loop Bus Route has arrived and copies are now available in the Conqueror. Beers currently available are Nelson Cutlass, Foundry Belgian Nelson and Abigale Hoyman's Porter. Ale of Wight and Fuggle de Dum, both from Goddard's are among those waiting in the wings.

Certified!

Had the presentation for East Kent Pub of the Year last night. Here's Jeff Waller, CAMRA's East Kent Area Organiser, presenting the certificate.

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!