May 2024. Cambridge. You’ll know I’m not one for tradition, unless that tradition involves a crispy beef from Chung Hwa, and I’m certainly no fan of beer festivals, for reasons which became even more obvious at this year’s Cambridge Fest, one of the oldest/biggest/best in the country. But as I’m round Mum and Dads and… Continue reading BRAVING THE ELEMENTS – A TRIBUTE TO THE CAMBRIDGE BEER FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
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CAMBRIDGE BEER FEST – KEVIN, WAYNE & DAVE
It’s that time of year again, when I drag myself away from Proper Pubs and to a big tent on a big field to drink big beers. But first, Cambridge. Resplendent in a heatwave that’s gone already. And a new Antony Gormley exhibition at Kettle’s Yard. Yes, I’ve seen that one somewhere before, too. And… Continue reading CAMBRIDGE BEER FEST – KEVIN, WAYNE & DAVE
EVIL KEG FILTH AT CAMBRIDGE BEER FEST 2017
You’ll know I’m not a Beer Festival fan. There’s too many beers you won’t be able to drink in an evening, or ever see again in your local pubs, and as soon as the sun comes out the beer is a little too warm for my liking. But local CAMRA branches clearly enjoy putting them on,… Continue reading EVIL KEG FILTH AT CAMBRIDGE BEER FEST 2017
CAMBRIDGE BEER FESTIVAL(S)
I was a bit dismissive of beer festivals last week, but I do appreciate the voluntary effort that goes into them and the positive impact they have on membership recruitment and public perception of beer as a drink for all. I’ll no doubt get to Stockport next week, if only because they have plenty of… Continue reading CAMBRIDGE BEER FESTIVAL(S)
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