29 November 2007

John and Lorraine Mitchell with Marc Craddock of Timothy Taylor

John and Lorraine Mitchell of The Town Hall Tavern certainly know how to serve a good pint of beer. Hot on the heels from picking up the Beautiful Beer Award in June the couple have been recognised for the quality of their cask ales by Cask Marque. Both nationwide schemes include a rigorous inspection and demand the very highest standards of cellar management and beer dispensing. Once poured, the beers themselves are tested for temperature, appearance, aroma and taste.

John and Lorraine, who have run the popular city centre pub for almost 6 years, were presented with their Cask Marque plaque by Timothy Taylor’s Operations Manager Marc Craddock.

Commenting on the latest award John said: “Coming so soon after the Beautiful Beer award this really is the icing on the cake and makes all the hard work we put in worthwhile. We strive to serve the perfect pint every time.”

Awards are nothing new for John and Lorraine, who have regularly won Leeds & District CAMRA Pub of the Season and also been featured in the Good Beer Guide for the last four years.

27 November 2007

1. David Lewis, Sovereign Health Care (2nd left) presents a cheque to Jodie Shepherd, Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice watched by Charles Dent, Timothy Taylor (left) and Mike Bower, Turner and Wall Solicitors (right).

2. Keighley Challenge Committee Back row: (left to right) Charles Dent, Timothy Taylor, Tom Bannister, Coniston Hotel, Chris Cotton, Horwath, Clark, Whitehill, Front row: (left to right) Captain Barry Hey, 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, Jodie Shepherd, Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, Keith Ollier, Yorkshire Bank, Julia Lister, Gordons Solicitors and Norman Wooler, R N Wooler.

The brewing industry combined with the beef industry and local businesses in West Yorkshire gathered for a black tie Beef and Beer Dinner last week to raise money for the Sue Ryder Care Manorlands Hospice near Keighley.

250 guests sampled a selection of Timothy Taylor’s award winning beers before sitting down to enjoy prime sirloin of the very finest Aberdeen Angus beef produced by Dovecote Park of Pontefract, suppliers to Waitrose.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the Charity auction, which together with a lucky dip hop tub and quiz raised an amazing £40,000. A cheque for £20,000 was also handed over by Sovereign Health Care making a grand total of £60,000. Business entrepreneur Archie Norman and former Chairman of ASDA then captivated guests with an entertaining after dinner speech.

The dinner has now become established as the main fundraising event of the annual Keighley Manorlands Challenge. Brewing industry support came from Timothy Taylor, Carlsberg, Coors, Inbev, Scottish & Newcastle, BBPA, Beautiful Beer and Cask Marquee together with a number of local pubs.

Timothy Taylor’s Managing Director Charles Dent said, “I’d like to thank every member of the Keighley Challenge Committee for all their hard work and commitment. There is no doubt quality beers and the finest beef sirloins make ‘perfect partners’ and prove an irresistible combination for a good party”.

Sue Ryder Care Area Fundraising Manager Jodie Shepherd added, “On behalf of Manorlands I’d like to add our thanks to the Challenge Committee and also say a huge thank you to all the guests for their astonishing generosity”.

8 November 2007

(Left to Right) Andrew Daykin, Nick Hindle, Stuart Noble and Timothy Taylor’s Managing Director Charles Dent

It’s just a year since Nick Hindle took over the tenancy at the Fleece Inn, Haworth but in that short time he has turned the village pub into an award-winning business.

Hot on the heels of winning the much-prized Beautiful Beer Award the Fleece has been awarded the prestigious Cask Marque for the quality of its beer.

The Timothy Taylor owned Fleece, once a favourite watering hole of Branwell Bronte, brother of the famous sisters, has long been recognised for its fine ales.

Cask Marque Assessor Stuart Noble said: “I have rarely seen a cellar so clean and tidy. Nick’s attention to detail and standards of hygiene are exemplary and reflect his military background. This professionalism is also reflected in all aspects of back of bar work. What makes Nick so successful is not only these factors but also his enthusiasm for the product and his love of his beers, particularly the complete Timothy Taylor’s cask range. Anyone travelling to Haworth to sample the rare spectacle of all of Taylor’s beers behind one bar can be assured that their journey will not be in vain and that the beers on offer will be of the highest quality and the surroundings of the highest comfort and cleanliness.”

“Nick’s efforts reflect what the Beautiful Beer award and Cask Marque are all about – setting the highest standards of quality and passion for beer.”

Timothy Taylor’s Tied Estate Manager Andrew Daykin added: “Nick’s commitment and enthusiasm shine through in every aspect of the service he and his staff provide. These accolades are just reward for all the hard work he has put in over the last 12 months.”

Earlier in the year Timothy Taylor’s Landlord was voted favourite cask ale in Yorkshire and the North West in the first Cask Marque ‘Best of British Beer Awards’. Split into regions the national awards were organised in association with the Daily Telegraph and the Morning Advertiser. Landlord was the only beer to win two regions.

19 October 2007

Marc Craddock

Timothy Taylor, the Keighley based brewer of traditional English cask ales, has appointed Marc Craddock as Area Manager – Managed pubs.

31 year-old Marc will be responsible for the efficient running and profitability of the company’s ten Managed pubs. He will also oversee the launch of Taylor’s latest acquisition, The Lord Rodney in Keighley, which is being redeveloped and will re-open next year.

Marc joins Taylor’s after 7 years with the Spirit Group where he worked his way up to become a Senior Area Manager responsible for the North of England.

Commenting on his appointment Marc said: “It’s great to be joining a company that truly believes in upholding the traditions and values of the English pub. The fact they also produce such an excellent range of beers is a real bonus! I’m looking forward to working closely with all the pub managers to help maximise the full potential of their operation.”

Tied Estate Manager Andrew Daykin added: “Marc is a welcome addition to our Tied Estate team. He joins us at a very exciting time for Timothy Taylor with our 150th Anniversary coming up next year and the re-launch of the recently refurbished Royal Oak, Ripon."

15th October 2007

From left, chef Ian Makin and licensees Wendy and Shaun Dalton

Local couple Shaun and Wendy Dalton have taken the tenancy of the Timothy Taylor owned Hare & Hounds at Wadsworth. Although this is the first time they have run a pub the couple know the Hare & Hounds well as they live virtually next door in Old Town.

Wendy, however, has extensive experience in the hotel and catering industry and intends to use that experience to develop the food side of the business.

“We are in the process of re-organising and updating the kitchen”, said Wendy. “We have appointed a full time chef who is in the throes of creating a brand new menu. The emphasis will be on fresh, home cooked food made from locally sourced produce, much of which will be organic.”

Other ideas in the pipeline include hog roasts and BBQs in the summer and themed nights throughout the winter starting with a Halloween Night on Saturday 27th October which Shaun and Wendy intend to be their official launch night.

The couple are also looking to promote functions at the Hare & Hounds, particularly Parties and Weddings, for which they can cater for up to 150 people. They also intend to grow the Bed & Breakfast business, offering mid-week breaks and Dinner, Bed & Breakfast deals. The Hare & Hounds has 5 en-suite bedrooms and provides the perfect base from which to explore the dramatic surrounding countryside and the tourist towns of Hebden Bridge and Haworth.

15th October 2007

Joanne Thirkell of the Brown Cow

The Brown Cow, Bingley has been highly commended at the prestigious Yorkshire Life Food & Wine Awards ceremony, which took place at a gala dinner held at Oulton Hall Hotel, Rothwell, near Leeds earlier this month.

The Brown Cow was runner up in the Traditional Yorkshire Pub of the Year category and was praised by the judges for the quality of its beers and traditional home cooked food together with the friendliness of the staff.

A delighted Joanne Thirkell, who has run the Timothy Taylor pub for 2 years, said: “Its very much a team effort at The Brown Cow. This is reward for all the hard work and commitment put in by everyone”.

Timothy Taylor Tied Estate Manager Andrew Daykin added: “In the last few years, under the guidance of Joanne, The Brown Cow has gone from strength to strength. There’s no doubt she deserves the recognition this honour brings”

10 October 2007

Rachel Witty

Timothy Taylor, the Keighley based brewer of traditional English cask ales, has strengthened its brewing team by appointing Rachel Witty as fifth brewer.

Local Yorkshire girl Rachel is a qualified Chemical Engineer and joins after two years with Carlsberg at their Tetley brewery in Leeds.

Head Brewer Peter Eells commented: “Rachel is a welcome addition to our brewing team. She joins us at an exciting time for Timothy Taylor with our 150th Anniversary coming up next year and an ever-increasing demand for our beers right across the country.”

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14th September 2007

Andrew Goodall

Andrew Goodall has taken over as Manager of the Timothy Taylor owned Ferrands Arms, Bingley.

Andrew started his career with the Keighley Brewer as Assistant Manager at the Woolly Sheep, Skipton before move to Lancashire 4 ½ years ago to take charge of his first pub the Shepherds Arms, Colne.

Andrew said “The Ferrands Arms is a modern, lively bar and represents a different challenge for me. It’s good to be back in Yorkshire and I’m looking forward to working in Bingley”.

14th September 2007

(Back Row Left to Right) Jason Hawkins, K2 Nightclub, Keighley; Jon Newsham, Woolly Sheep, Skipton; Andrew Goodall, Ferrands Arms, Bingley; Gavin Payton, Shepherds Arms, Colne; Gary Cahalin, Albert Hotel, Keighley; John Wilman, Woolly Sheep, Skipton. (Front Row Left to Right) Trudy Pilmoor, Royal Oak, Ripon; Nigel Aston, Operations Manager, Timothy Taylor; Kevin Hoskin, InnDispensible and Matthew Hogg, Woolly Sheep, Skipton.

Timothy Taylor has become one of the first companies in the country to sign up for the British Institute of Innkeepers Diploma in Hospitality Management course.

Eight of the Keighley brewer’s Pub Managers and Assistant Managers started studying for the Diploma back in February. The course covered all aspects of licensed retailing and included seven one-hour exams which all eight candidates passed with flying colours.

The whole programme was organised and run by Kevin Hosking, a Partner with Hampshire based Inndispensable, who specialise in training and support services for leisure industry professionals.

Timothy Taylor’s Tied Estate Manager commented: “Thorough staff training is an integral part of the Timothy Taylor philosophy and we have found this course invaluable. It will help to ensure our Pub Managers run their businesses successfully and profitably.”

11th September 2007

Gavin Payton. Manager of The Shepherds Arms

Gavin Payton has been appointed Manager of The Shepherds Arms, Colne. Gavin, who has been Assistant Manager for over 6 years, has taken over from Andrew Goodall who has moved back over the Pennines to the Ferrands Arms, Bingley. He first started working part time at the Timothy Taylor owned pub whilst still at college and enjoyed the job so much he decided to pursue a career in pub management.

Timothy Taylor’s Tied Estate Manager Andrew Daykin, commenting on the appointment said: “The Shepherds Arms is in safe hands. We know Gavin will maintain the high standards set by Andrew whilst at the same time developing his own style and ideas.”

11th September 2007

Georgina King with Dad

Keen Timothy Taylor fan Peter King and daughter Georgina raised £4,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society when they cycled from Lands End to John O’Groats at the beginning of August. Averaging 61 miles per day the gruelling ride took them just 16 days.

There was a very pleasant surprise for Georgina at the end of the ride, for her boyfriend Jonathan proposed to her. It was an offer she was delighted to accept!

If you would like to make a contribution please log on to www.justgiving.com/georginaking

11th September 2007

The Arkwright, Sutton-cum-Duckmanton, near Chesterfield

John Chadwick and Kathy Shorrock of The Arkwright, Sutton-cum-Duckmanton, near Chesterfield started to serve Landlord as a guest beer shortly after taking over from John’s parents almost a year ago. It proved so popular that it is now a firm favourite with customers.

The ‘Arkers’ is noted for its choice of cask conditioned ales and recently won local CAMRA’s 2007 ‘Summer Pub of the Season’.

31th July 2007

Mick and Kath Roper of the Dog and Gun

The Dog & Gun, Oxenhope has now re-opened after a major refurbishment lasting 4 months and costing in the region of £400,000.

The Timothy Taylor pub has been in the very capable and experienced hands of Mick and Kath Roper for over 13 years. “During the closure we have kept things ticking over with a bar in the adjoining Leeming Wells Hotel but it will be good to get back to being fully operational”, said Mick. “The inconvenience has certainly been worthwhile; we are delighted with the alterations and we’re sure our customers will be too”, he added.

The couple are taking full advantage of the extended dining areas by offering food 7 days a week, lunchtimes and evenings Monday to Friday and throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays. The pub has always had a good reputation for its home cooked food and offers an extensive menu with a complementary wine list. As well as the extra eating space the alterations include new lavatories and facilities for the disabled. Behind the scenes a new, much larger, catering kitchen has been built and a new beer cellar added.

Timothy Taylor’s Tied Estate Manager Andrew Daykin commented, “The refurbishment of the Dog & Gun is part of an ongoing development programme designed to ensure all our pubs offer the very best service and facilities for the communities they serve. As a company, Timothy Taylor is committed to upholding the finest traditions of the English pub.”

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27th July 2007

The Volunteers Arms, Keighley.

The Volunteers Arms, Keighley had a moment of fame in May when its magnificent floral display was highlighted in the ‘Blooming Pubs’ competition during the BBC Chelsea Flower Show Programme. Presenter and highly respected gardening expert Alan Titchmarch was extremely impressed with the Volunteers array of blooms and the use of such a small area.

The Volunteers on Lawkholme Lane has won Keighley in Bloom Competition for Licensed Premises for the last 3 years and last year picked up a Silver award in the Yorkshire in Bloom competition.

Keith & Julie Wilson, who have run The Volunteers for almost 4 years, spend many hours working on their annual display.
Landlord Keith Wilson said: “Its brilliant to be mentioned in such esteemed company and nice to know our efforts are appreciated”.

Despite the weather this year’s display is now in full bloom.
The Volunteers was the first pub Timothy Taylor bought in December 1859. It proved a wise investment, as this small bar has remained a popular “watering hole” for generations including volunteers from the Drill Hall just across the road.

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25th July 2007

Karen Bradbury and Gary Riley

Business partners Karen Bradbury and Gary Riley have returned to the Timothy Taylor owned New Inn, Cononley to take over the tenancy from Andrew and Helen Garside who ran the popular village pub for over 5 years.

Both Karen and Gary are familiar faces to the locals having been senior members of Andrew and Helen’s team for a number of years.

“We’ve been given a really warm welcome by everybody.” Said Karen “We’ve been frantically busy making one or two superficial changes. For example we’ve redecorated, put down new carpets and tidied up the garden area but basically we’re working on the premise if it isn’t broken don’t fix it!”

The couple do however have their own plans for additional entertainment. They are looking to add Jazz and Folk nights to the popular weekly Quiz nights. They are also looking to organise a Caribbean Theme night in August and a Mexican night in September.

On the food front all the popular dishes will remain including the sizzlers and Andrew’s famous ‘Meat & Potato Pie’ but a wider choice of Vegetarian dishes are to be added together with a selection of home made specials. Food is served every lunchtime and evening and includes a traditional Sunday Lunch.

It is however intended to extend evening service times on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 9pm.

Commenting on the new tenants Timothy Taylor’s Tied Estate Manager said “To have the continuity at a village pub like the New Inn is fantastic. Karen and Gary learnt a lot from Andrew and Helen who were true professionals. I’m sure they’ll make a success of their new venture”.

Timothy Taylor has owned the New Inn for over 100 years and as a company is totally committed to upholding the best traditions and customs of the English pub.

29th June 2007

Mark Evans – Timothy Taylors Free Trade Sales

Timothy Taylor’s popular session beer Golden Best added to the long list of awards won by the Keighley brewery when it was judged Champion Beer in the Mild Class of CAMRA’s Yorkshire Championship.  The award was announced after a blind tasting at last month’s CAMRA 2007 Rotherham Real Ale Festival.

Second Brewer Andrew Leman commented, “We are obviously delighted the discerning drinkers of Yorkshire have recognised this genuine Pennine light mild.  It is interesting to note that recently Golden Best is starting to go down increasing well in the South East where its easy drinking nature contrasts well with Madonna’s favourite beer – Landlord”.

Since 1928 Timothy Taylor’s beers have won over 70 prestigious awards with Landlord, the company’s classic strong pale ale, winning more industry and consumer prizes than any other English beer.

29th June 2007

John & Lorraine Mitchell

John and Lorraine Mitchell, who have run the popular Timothy Taylor owned city centre pub for 5 years, were presented with the distinctive Beautiful Beer Plaque by Taylor’s Operations Manager Nigel Aston.

The Beautiful Beer Award is a new scheme open to pubs across the country.  The Gold Award, presented to The Town Hall Tavern, recognises pubs that serve great quality beer, both draught and bottled.  A specially trained inspector carried out a thorough audit of the pub, from the storage of beer in the cellar through to the pouring of the beer behind the bar.  To pass the inspection pubs must score at least 85 marks out of 100 in all five categories.  The beers themselves are tested for temperature, appearance, aroma and taste.  All the beers served at The Town Hall Tavern achieved full marks.

The Beautiful Beer assessor who inspected The Town Hall Tavern said “It takes over two hours to carry out a Beautiful Beer inspection so it’s very thorough and the pub has to meet very high standards to pass.  John and Lorraine should be very proud of their achievement.”

The Town Hall Tavern is noted for the quality of its cask conditioned ales and always has four Timothy Taylor prize-winning beers on the bar.  As well as a good selection of lagers and bottled beers the pub is one of only a few in the area serving hand pulled ciders. 

Awards for quality beer are nothing new for John and Lorraine, who have won Leeds & District CAMRA Pub of the Season on more than one occasion including Autumn 2005 and Winter 2006.  The pub has also featured in the Good Beer Guide for the last 4 years.

Commenting on the award John said “We are obviously delighted to win such a prestigious award and to register an almost perfect score.  As far as I’m aware we’re the only pub in the Leeds area to have been awarded it”.

15th June 2007

Timothy Taylor's new dray.

The latest addition to the Timothy Taylor delivery fleet will ensure the award winning beers produced by the Keighley Brewery can be delivered in prime condition anywhere in England
The curtain sided 44 ton R480 Topliner lorry is the very latest Scania model which is fully insulated and has a specially fitted refrigeration unit to keep the beer at the correct temperature.  The cab itself is air-conditioned and equipped with a TV, fridge and sleeping accommodation for overnight stops.

Timothy Taylor Transport Manager, Paul Marklew, commented, “Demand for our beers now goes far beyond Yorkshire and Lancashire and is growing strongly, particularly in the South.  We aim to ensure that our beer is delivered on time, at the perfect temperature.  This new dray, which is capable of carrying 530 firkins (26.5 tons), means we can deliver the unique Taylor’s taste anywhere in the country at 24 hours notice.  With its distinctive livery it is also the largest ever Timothy Taylor advertisement!”.

The new dray joins a fleet of eight vehicles, four of which are refrigerated.

29th May 2007

Sales rep Ben Lumb, centre, makes the presentation to Wilson’s Butchers partners John Green, left, and Andrew Green.

Staff from Wilsons Butchers of Crossgates, Leeds visited the brewery at the beginning of May to receive their award for winning the annual Timothy Taylor Sponsored Pork Pie Championship held at the Old Bridge Inn, Ripponden, near Halifax in March. The Charity Competition is regarded as the unofficial world championship and is organised by the Pork Pie Appreciation Society. Wilsons are noted for their pork pies and regularly win awards, indeed it is only two years ago that they last won this particular championship.

Tony Howlett, Sales Manager and Ben Lumb, Free Trade Sales were on hand to present partner Andrew Green with an engraved tankard and a cheque.

Word of how good Wilsons pork pies are is spreading fast and not just in Yorkshire. In April John Green sent a supply of freshly made pies down to Radio 2’s Terry Wogan Show. The famous Irish broadcaster, who is noted for enjoying his food, raved about them throughout his two-hour programme and kept mentioning their great taste.

29th May 2007

Greetland Community Centre steward Ian Sinclair, second from right, receives the CAMRA club of the year plaque.  From left are CAMRA officials Nigel Robertshaw (Halifax and Calderdale chairman), John Holland (National Clubs Committee chairman), Ben Lumb of Timothy Taylor’s and Mick Moss (CAMRA Regional Director, Yorkshire).

Greetland Community Centre in West Yorkshire has been voted club of the year by CAMRA.  This prestigious award is just reward for the facilities the club offers to the local community.  As well as an impressive sports hall offering five a side football and badminton etc the club has excellent bar and catering amenities and is home to a number of successful clubs including Greetland Football Club, Greetland Gold Stars Junior Football Teams, gymnastics teams and, more recently, to Elland Amateur Rugby Senior and Junior League teams.

As main supplier Timothy Taylor was represented at the presentation ceremony by Ben Lumb who watched on as club steward Ian Sinclair received the winners plaque from CAMRA’s National Club’s Committee Chairman John Holland. 

Also present were Nigel Robertshaw, CAMRA’s Halifax and Calderdale Chairman and Regional Director for Yorkshire Mick Moss.

Ian Sinclair said “We are over the moon to receive this much coveted award.  When you consider the hundreds of private members clubs all over the country this is quite an achievement and rewards the hard work of all our staff”.

29th May 2007

Laura Booth, together with her partner Lee Mortimer, has taken over the tenancy at the Timothy Taylor owned Friendly Inn on Aireworth Street, Keighley.

Laura Booth & Lee Mortimer

Laura has spent the last few years learning the trade under the watchful eye of her father Phil who runs The Boltmakers Arms and prior to that was at The Fleece in Haworth for three years.

“This is our first pub and we’re really looking forward to the challenge. The Friendly is a genuine locals pub and we intend to keep it that way although we do have a few ideas up our sleeve” said Laura.

High on her list of priorities is to replace the electric pumps with hand pumps “We want the Friendly to be recognised as a Real Ale pub serving traditional cask ales in the correct way and that means hand pumps. We will of course, have the full range of Timothy Taylor beers.” added Laura.

As well as retaining the existing entertainment the couple intend to re-launch a quiz night and introduce freshly made sandwiches at lunch times.

29th May 2007

Joanne Thirkell receiving here certificate

Joanne Thirkell, Landlady at the Brown Cow, Bingley received a Certificate of Commendation from Keighley Police Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Eileen Bancroft earlier this month.

The certificate was presented to Jo for the compassionate way she dealt with two very distressed rape victims who came to the pub for help after being assaulted a short distance away. Chief Superintendent Bancroft also paid tribute to Jo for having the courage to give evidence at the trial which subsequently led to a conviction

26 April 2007

The votes are in and Timothy Taylor’s Landlord is the only beer to be voted favourite cask ale in two regions in the first ‘British Beer Awards’. Not only that, it also proved to be the third most popular beer in the Central region.

Timothy Taylor Landlord has been chosen as the top tipple in both the Yorkshire and the North West regions and following a ‘beer election’, held in local pubs across the area.

Cask Marque, which organised the awards in association with national newspaper the Daily Telegraph accredits pubs serving the perfect pint of cask ale. The awards have the backing of organisations including the Campaign for Real Ale and the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group.

Cask Marque Director Paul Nunny explains: “Cask ale has regional variations in flavours due to the differing characteristics of the key ingredients of malt, hops yeast and water. Burton beers frequently have a sulphur nose, those in East Anglia a higher degree of bitterness, and West Country beers have malty tones. Consumers have their preferences and this competition was designed to find the most popular ales by region.”

To determine the winner drinkers from across the region voted for their favourite cask ale at ‘polling stations’ inside their local Cask Marque accredited pubs, using special voting forms printed on beer mats provided ready for posting into bar-top ballot boxes.

All of the winning brewers will be invited to an awards lunch in London in May, to celebrate their success.

Paul Nunny concludes: “This is the first year of the Best of British Beer Awards and over 2,000 pubs acted as polling stations. Six million £1 off vouchers were printed in the Daily Telegraph to encourage drinkers to visit their ‘local’ and cast their vote. We look forward to building on our success next year and congratulate Timothy Taylor Landlord as the worthy winner of the accolade of the North’s favourite cask ale.”

Timothy Taylor’s Managing Director Charles Dent added “There are many fine beers brewed in the North so it is the ultimate honour to be recognised as the best in both Yorkshire and the North West.

Timothy Taylor is now the last independent brewery of its type in West Yorkshire and has been brewing traditional cask conditioned beers in Keighley since 1858. Landlord, the brewery’s classic strong pale ale has won more national awards than any other English beer and is well know as Madonna’s favourite ale.

Cask Marque currently has 3,800 licensees holding the Cask Marque award. These pubs are inspected at least twice a year with assessors checking the cask ales on sale for temperature, appearance, aroma and taste.

For further information about Cask Marque visit www.cask-marque.co.uk

25 April 2007

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