The Eye of the Storm

Well that was Easter. It was very busy, probably the busiest we've ever had, so that's the excuse for delays in blog updates. Over on Dave's beer blog he's had difficulty keeping up. Importantly though, the team coped really well with the sudden increase in trade. Easter weekend of course there were quite a few people who had not booked for food that we had to disappoint. That is part of our ethos. Satisfy everybody we can and once the kitchen has reached capacity we put a cap on covers. It worked, we maintained quality throughout the weekend.

Of course now we have to order more beer for the next bank holiday, May Day. Kriek, that lambic Belgian beer packed with cherry yumminess is becoming more popular. Are more people getting to know that it's one of our many specialities? Either way, more had to be ordered today. It's Ann's preferred tipple and therefore an important oil for the Woolpack machine.

Dave has just brewed more beer, a new one, yet to be named, but possibly incorporating dry hopping. The second brew of Pride of Eskdale, which is lucky seeing as it has just been entered into the Good Beer Guide following a tasting session last Autumn.

Baked Alaska must be our most popular desert. It can sure get interesting in the kitchen when there is an order for 4 on at the same time. Are we getting famous for them or something?

Further news items:

We are due to soon have our licence for holding weddings and civil partnerships here. We're getting quite excited at the prospect. Look out for more details soon.

Dave's brewing workshops have been a success. He is keen to hold more at times convenient to both the Inn and prospective apprentice brewers. The information we have indicates it is a significantly cheaper option than many other hands on brewing experiences. Please get in touch if you are interested.