... looking forward to a few real ales this evening. Musn't forget the Wetherspoons vouchers.

Some new ones sampled last night ...

O'Hanlons Firefly 3.7% in the Tut.
Brains Merlins Oak 4.3% in the Gatehouse.
Saltaire Triple Chocoholic 4.8% in the Old Angel.

Another couple of new ones today ...

Ringwood Filly Drift 4.7% at the Millers Inn, Low Barugh
Hornbeam Lemon Blossom 3.7% at the Station Inn, Darfield.

Had lunch at the aforementioned Millers Inn, absolutely first class.

Some up-coming local events for Real Ale fans ...

The Ship Inn, Bawtry - Bawtry Beer Festival
Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2009.

The Red Lion, Braithwell - 3rd Annual Beer Festival
Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October 2009.

Tonik, Doncaster - 2nd Beer Festival
Thursday 15 to Monday 19 October 2009.

Had a couple of enjoyable pints yesterday ...

Daleside Autumn Leaves 3.4% (Baxters Arms, Fenwick)
and an organic brew only previously sampled in Scotland, Caledonian Golden Promise 4.4% (Beverley Inn, Edenthorpe).

Word of warning - If you're out Moss way and would would be if heading for the Baxter Arms at Fenwick (for example) don't be fooled by the sign outside the Star Inn at Moss advertising Cask Ales - There are none!

Abbot Reserve (6.5%) currently on in the Old Angel.

... almost forgot to mention, this is on in the Gatehouse

... almost forgot to mention, this is on in the Gatehouse

Keighley Beer Festival tonight, Friday & Saturday.

If you're going, enjoy.

My first pint of Thorne IPA at the Red Lion in Donny, impressed but prefer the Bitter.

Good night all .