tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post7418497767660888005..comments2023-09-20T12:50:40.208+01:00Comments on Pete Brown: 2008: what the blazes was all THAT about?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03011702209832734676noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-4860211093028107352009-01-05T11:48:00.000+00:002009-01-05T11:48:00.000+00:00I picked this up on RealAleBlog - a pub turnaround...I picked this up on RealAleBlog - a pub turnaround success story. I agree with Paul Garrard this is indeed a heartening article and an interesting case study (though obviously extrapolating from one-offs is always treacherous).<BR/><BR/>Pubs need to alter their offering to survive. That doesn't mean abandoning the pub spirit.<BR/><BR/>http://www.examiner.co.uk/leisure-and-entertainment/whats-on-west-yorkshire/2008/12/29/it-s-the-pub-that-cheers-86081-22563398/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-14389815389125145512008-12-31T22:38:00.000+00:002008-12-31T22:38:00.000+00:00A thoughtful and thought provoking post Pete, than...A thoughtful and thought provoking post Pete, thanks.<BR/><BR/>With just 90 minutes of 2008 left, I'm sure it's not too early to wish you a happy new year So: Happy New Year.Zak Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650929798289995172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-27566776958325428882008-12-29T03:42:00.000+00:002008-12-29T03:42:00.000+00:00That was a really good post, thanks for putting it...That was a really good post, thanks for putting it out there. <BR/><BR/>It seems that here in the States there may indeed be more innovation and experimentation regarding beer - it wasn't always this way! <BR/><BR/>It would be great to combine the British beer tradition with some really new creations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-49299830189867890112008-12-28T22:58:00.000+00:002008-12-28T22:58:00.000+00:00Totally agree about the HOPFEN one of my favourite...Totally agree about the HOPFEN one of my favourites this year.Also great to see a German brewer trying something new.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-50378115688067615812008-12-28T19:54:00.000+00:002008-12-28T19:54:00.000+00:00Nice Summary. I veer away from the whole death of ...Nice Summary. <BR/><BR/>I veer away from the whole death of the pub scene thing, it's sickening to the gut. Growing up in a pub, seeing what once was a thriving business, community centred etc etc, with it's own brewery - now probably facing closure - is beyond words. <BR/><BR/>I just think, in general terms, people won't miss the pub until it's well and truly gone. <BR/><BR/>Chris: Re Stella, it used to have an aroma too. Just look at what has happened to Leffe over the years!? not a fan of either tbh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-35446935113829195182008-12-28T18:38:00.000+00:002008-12-28T18:38:00.000+00:00Oh... we recorded for my posterity my reaction to ...Oh... we recorded for my posterity my reaction to Stella...<BR/>http://www.thebeergeek.com/gallery/album124/IMG_2372_001Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-84235599064810196872008-12-28T18:36:00.000+00:002008-12-28T18:36:00.000+00:00I have to concur on the excellent post comment...A...I have to concur on the excellent post comment...<BR/><BR/>As a member of the organization that is the 'guardian' of British beer, I have to admit that reading their newspaper is a complete downer. I am not sure I can read another death of the pub issue.<BR/><BR/>Also, when we were in Belgium earlier in the month, I tried Stella for the first time in maybe a decade. I was never a big fan but I do seem to remember it having flavor. The Stella I just tried was fizzy yellow water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-9572744455059837702008-12-28T16:11:00.000+00:002008-12-28T16:11:00.000+00:00excellent post, we do have to be more bullish abou...excellent post, we do have to be more bullish about pubs and beer this year, not throw in the sodden beer towel; in the slop-bucket status I’m not ‘clear’ who you were talking about. See you at Sharps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com