Legendary Changes

David from Cumbria Legendary Ales called today - short of casks and it appeared we had 2 of his. Price of stainless casks increased by around 40% each it would seem! With hop, malt and delivery prices increased (the latter due to legislation as well as fuel costs) and of course energy prices to increase ensures that ale will have to increase in price too.....

.....anyway, we digress... he, David that is, left us a sample of Groglin Vampire which is a "Dopplebock" a form of dark largered beer - very full flavoured and very much to be savoured at 8%. Might have to start stocking this one, along with his excellent draft ales. Dave is enjoying his second bottle as this is typed.

Brewery is now tidy enough to brew in. Friday might be a brewing day if Dave is not up too late with the first influx of residents on Thursday night.

If you have seen the brewery last year you might spot a couple of changes on this pic...

Also, here is a pic of the Vortex underback, or whirlpool if you prefer. It looks very similar to one that Ted in Oregon has just made. Do you think he's copied????

But notice the clump of solids in the middle - apparently it works.