And you didn't visit the Kelham Island Tavern?!?!? Must say I envy you your visit to the Hillsborough Hotel. Quality ales there. Acquainted myself with the Gait Inn, Millington, 3 miles from Pocklington yesterday. A beautiful little place with a stonking pint of Rudgate Battle Axe on and what looked like great Sunday lunches. A must if you're in the area. The open fire was most welcome on a cheerless day.

Not this time - decided to spend more time in the Rawson Spring and do the Fat Cat and KIT next time.

Planning to check this out tonight.

It's not true.

Although the lady who told me now says that it will be a future development.

Did manage the following last night however ...

Thornbridge Brother Rabbit 3.7% (a golden ale) in the Salutation.
Thornbridge Lord Marple 4.0% in Tonik.
Conwy Rampart 4.5% (a dark ruby ale) in the Old Angel.
York Last Drop Bitter 4.5% and Daleside Bitter 3.7% in the Gatehouse.
Warwick Brew Co Churchyard Bob 4.9% (a dark brown ale) in the Red Lion.

I am a fan of the Lord Marple and have had the York and Daleside beers before. Best drink of the night however was the Rampart although the Churchyard Bob pushed it close.

... and today ...

Crown Royal Bitter 3.8% (a golden ale) at the Royal Hotel, Dungworth.
Bradfield Farmers Plough 4.1% (a mid-brown ale) at the Plough, Low Bradfield.

Both of the above are specially brewed for retail in that pub only. I can certainly also recommend the Sunday roast at the Plough.

Later on ...

Dropped into the Sitwell Arms at Whiston for a pint of Abbot Ale.

I can see Wanderer getting an OBE for services to real ale in 2010. Must have just missed out in 2009.

TBH I'm thinking of going teetotal.

Yer right Me too

I could change my location to Wherever they sell Twinings

Good night last night. In no particular order had Newlands (?) Wolvers Ale, a very nice drop, the ever-reliable Acorn Winter Ale and the even-more reliable Saltaire with their superb toffee flavoured Crystal Red.

If it's not for medicinal reasons, why would anyone give up real ale?