Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival
- 26 May 2011 22:07107848I had hoped to go along tonight but the rain came down.Hope some of you managed to get along
- 26 May 2011 23:04107854Nah, been working till 9 PM.Chanters, Drums and Drones Potty Time http://youtu.be/99fMqpjnXYA
Rule Britannia!
Kent First http://youtu.be/04F3mAP3fV4 Keep banging on http://youtu.be/qYCU_SKmkGQ - 27 May 2011 00:15107855Thanks Sue for bringing this up.
Tonight was the Sponsors night ( Thursday ) and what a terrific night it was.
The heavens did open up right on cue for opening time but after an hour it all died down and the sun came out and the wind dropped, lets hope its like it for the next two days.
There are some excellent ales going and this time they are all from Kent, 54 in total and 18 different ciders. I got round quite a few of them and I can say there was only one I did not go back to.
Tomorrow ( Friday)is ticket only and they have all sold out but don't despair, As a person leaves you can gain entry and I should imagine the queue would be quite small.
Saturday is open to one and all.
Nice to see Barry W and Tony, see you over the weekend boys.
If you do turn up and I have not met you before ( I say the same thing every year and no one does ) Please say hello.
I am the old grey haired bugger with the pot belly and binoculars for specs.grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet. - 27 May 2011 00:23107856I might have guessed that Croc would make it come hell or high water
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 27 May 2011 00:43107859OY you.
When you do three days of a beer festival for charity, You need to know what to serve the guests and advise on taste and texture.
I don't take this lightly Marek, I'm an expert in my own field ya know.
Keep out of my field, Iv'e got sheep in there at the moment.
I have the honor of being barman at every single Corn Mill festival since it started, don't spoil it matey.
The moment you next set foot on English soil could you Get BOX to notify me please.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet. - 27 May 2011 06:30107865Haha
I applaud you Ian for your dedication to the beer festival and know that you take your work seriously..as I have seen you at the end of the day continuing to taste the beers even though you look shattered and can hardly walk. A true fighter.
As for Box they know what I'm going to do next before I do itMarek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 27 May 2011 07:06107868I was wondering when this would turn up as a thread. A great event.
See you there later. - 27 May 2011 08:33107879I'll be there from about 5 today :)Been nice knowing you :)
- 27 May 2011 08:59107881Got my ticket, I'll be there as soon as I've done enough jobs to earn a pass out!
- 27 May 2011 10:13107883guess who didnt get her ticket... dammit... fingers crossed see some of you later... gives me chance to get in from work and make myself look beautiful!
- 29 May 2011 09:47108064If you still like a pint of real ale or cider it is going today at £1 a pint yes a Pound a pint.. The weather has not been kind to us so there is a few barrels left so come on if you fancy relaxing and having a couple of drinks.
Cheers Harry - 29 May 2011 10:26108067Can I thank you, Harry, and Ant, and - a huge list! everyone at the Mill for a fabulous couple of days. Simon and I helped on the glasses and tokens stall throughout, and it was great!
We had a super time meeting old friends and making new ones - the company was second-to-none - and we enjoyed the music that drifted our way (I found my feet dancing away of their own accord!). Knowledgeable beer drinkers, the chance to sample ciders, a relaxed and happy atmosphere ... and all in the beautiful setting of the lovely old mill, an absolute gem at River. And we even found some new cousins!
Well done, Crabble Corn Mill! You work so hard, and you are great people. We couldn't have wished for a better and more fun couple of days.The Dover War Memorial Project
www.doverwarmemorialproject.org.uk - 29 May 2011 13:25108079Thanks for the comments Maggie and thank to all those that came along and helped, in the beer bar, cider bar, BBQ, and on the beer sales. Without the voluntary help we could not put the festival on, so Thankyou one and all and I know a few of you are on this forum
But don not forget the £1 a pint tonight for anyone who wants to come along and enjoy.
Harry - 29 May 2011 13:25108080Thanks for the comments Maggie and thank to all those that came along and helped, in the beer bar, cider bar, BBQ, and on the beer sales. Without the voluntary help we could not put the festival on, so Thankyou one and all and I know a few of you are on this forum
But don not forget the £1 a pint tonight for anyone who wants to come along and enjoy.
Harry