The Bleachworks, in conjunction with Dunscar Bridge Brewery, is running a competition to name a seasonal Christmas beer. The prize is two tickets to the Bleachworks New Year’s Eve Ball, and a pin of Dunscar Bridge beer. Full details here.
Message for Pub Staff
CAMRA is calling on anyone working in a pub to get in touch if they would like to feature in their New Year pubs campaign. Full details are in this article from the Morning Advertiser. For CAMRA’s Community
Blackedge Bottles and Gifts Now Available
Blackedge are now selling bottled ales, gift packs, branded polo shirts & glassware direct from the brewery. For details, contact the brewery – click here for their website.
Autumn Pub of the Season
Congratulations to The Dunscar Arms, Darwen Road, on winning the Bolton CAMRA Autumn Pub of the Season award. The award will be presented in the pub on Monday 11 November from 8pm, and all are invited to attend.
Beers at Ellesmere Road Rec Club
The Ellesmere Road Rec Club is serving Real Ale, currently: Thwaites Original – 3.6% ABV Wychwood Hobgoblin – 4.5% Adnams Ghostship – 4.5% Non-members of the club can sign in for £1. Contact Marcus at the club for details.
Blackedge Open Afternoon
Blackedge are opening the brewery to visitors tomorrow (26 October) between 3-5pm. Two handpumps in operation and beer served at £2.50 per pint. A new beer, Devils HoP Black IPA will be making its debut. @blackedgebeers blackedgebrewery.co.uk
Capitol Beer Fest
The Capitol, Churchgate, is holding a Halloween Cask Ale Festival starting on 28 October. CAMRA members will get a 10% discount on ales on showing membership cards. Contact the pub for more details: The Capitol, Churchgate, Bolton Tel 01204 363987
All Change at the Ainsworth
The Ainsworth Arms, Halliwell Road has had a change of licencee. The licence has been transferred from Punch Taverns to Convivial Management Services, a company which has close links to Dunscar Bridge Brewery. This will inevitably lead to a change
Awards for Bank Top and Blackedge
Congratulations are in order for Bank Top Brewery and Blackedge Brewing Company. Bank Top has won Gold in the mild category of the Champion Beer of Britain North West Regional Competition, and have followed this up with a Gold award in
Dunscar Bridge Brewery Open Night
Dunscar Bridge Brewery is holding an open night on 6 November. The event will be held in the Bleachworks, and there will be an opportunity to sample new beers, meet the Dunscar Bridge team and have a look at the