jake Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 It is the pub from the "Real Ale T**ts" cartoon strip in Viz isn't it? . The very one... I like a decent pint but the Wellington was a little too "specialist" for me.. still it's good to have somewhere for everyone to go - even Real Ale Twits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Let's just hope James doesn't decide to dig the patio up in the beer garden. I always reckoned Sheila never left the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemson Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 I can see why Forum Cafe Bars might want a palce at Kelham Island but this just doesn't seem the right venue. It's a bit out of the way, I could see them with something a bit more trendy right in the heart near craft and dough but not there It's not Forum Kirk; it's the other Mr Sheffield Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belperite Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's not Forum Kirk; it's the other Mr Sheffield Beer. This would also be good! Now, who could take on the Ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemson Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Think along the lines of The Sheaf View and The Blake... Although not too keen on the Neepsend Blonde replacing the Acorn Blonde in the above 2 pubs as a "session beer". Too citrus-y for my palette - will have to switch back to the Kelham Easy Rider Not had it but cost is king. When Bradfield upped the price of Farmer`s Blonde by a few quid (it was still relatively cheap), they refused to keep taking it at the Sheaf despite selling huge quantities of it. A deal was then struck for Acorn to supply their blonde instead. Brewing your own (Neepsend) cuts out the middle man altogether, cherching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkyb Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's not Forum Kirk; it's the other Mr Sheffield Beer. I'm really confused who are we talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'm really confused who are we talking about James Birkett. He who made the New Barrack Tavern what it is. He who opened the Sheaf View. He who overturned a restrictive covenant and reopened The Blake. IMHO he's done more for Sheffield pubs over the past 15 years than anyone. I for one welcome my Canadian overlord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiggs Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) James Birkett. He who made the New Barrack Tavern what it is. He who opened the Sheaf View. He who overturned a restrictive covenant and reopened The Blake. IMHO he's done more for Sheffield pubs over the past 15 years than anyone. I for one welcome my Canadian overlord He knows how to run a pub. But others also do. Don't get me wrong, I like Sheaf / Blake but The Brothers Arms is also a grand pub and a wee bit better on price. Not all about the price but when competition has the unfair advantage of the sun shining just right of an evening over the beer garden; the place being run on similar lines.... I keep the Sheaf as my regular for the people in there now rather the place itself. If meeting friends and choosing a venue, then the Brothers is starting to win out. But still....be interesting to see how the welly / cask / whatever does. I liked it as a neepsend/kelham crawl but wouldn't stay for more than one and a swift half. Hopefully it won't lose all character but be a little more welcoming to all Edited June 17, 2015 by Squiggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin C Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I like the pub (and even the clientele) exactly as it is - the only reason I don't go in much is that the Little Ale Cart beers are nowhere near as much to my taste as they were a few years ago. Need more hops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityAle Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I like the pub (and even the clientele) exactly as it is - the only reason I don't go in much is that the Little Ale Cart beers are nowhere near as much to my taste as they were a few years ago. Need more hops. what he said. Ale Cart beers aren't as good as they used to be, and in the same time the benchmark has been raised considerably, such that LAC have gone from top quartile to average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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