Tenacity

Dave has always said the you need a good supply of tenacity when running a pub. The first beer he made was brewed without anything like the level of knowledge he now has, only a vague idea of a recipe and uncertainty about the precise legal status of the brewing authorisation from HMRC. However, none of those things put him off.

The first brew was supposed to be a stab at a generic bitter. Far too much crystal malt was used and a very tasty dark ruby beer resulted. It had fantastic strong malty sweetness balanced with hop bittering. The beer tasted determined and Dave was determined to get it brewed, and drunk. Calling it Tenacity summed up the moment. We've not changed the recipe, after all why fix what ain't broke. We've realised it's two years since it was last brewed, but now it's back.

It is not pronounced ten-a-city as some customers seem to want to say. We've got some on the bar right now and there are another 8 casks after that. It's just lovely and recently got compared to Barngates Red Bull Terrier, which is also delicious.

Dirty Weekend

Dave was looking for inspirational ideas for marketing The Inn. He came across this article. (don't ask, OK?). Basically it laments the fall in the number of couples taking dirty weekends away. Now Dave and Ann have had their fair share of troubles through life but both agree, and that doesn't always happen, that a few days away with the one you love, good food, good drink, kind hospitality and yes a comfortable bed, can help with the troubles of life.

Who cares if the weather is bad, who cares if it stretches the bank balance a bit? Getting a bit of quality time with the significant other away from the stresses of the 21st century has to be priceless, no?

Change of plan

This week we have a slight chef problem. Dave, who is our only chef, is having knee surgery, so our published food times are going to be a bit hit and miss. Ann is the stand in and is really much better at cooking than she likes to let on. We think she's better than Dave but we just can't get her to take the job on full time. In any case Ann will be busy looking after Dave because he gets to be a right twiney sod when he's not well.

Hopefully all will be well by Friday, but meanwhile, if you'd like to eat with us, please check ahead.