Pubs, Pints & People in Trafford & South West Manchester
Stefano Occhi or Stef as he prefers was been appointed head brewer of Bootleg Brewing in December 2016. Stef who hails from Milan, Italy has a Masters in Brewing Science from Nottingham University and has been working with the Joseph Holt Head Brewer Phil Parkinson. For more details see the full announcement on the Bootleg web … Read more
The microbrewery beneath the Old Abbey Taphouse in Greenheys has a new lease of life formerly titled the Craftsman brewery some new blood are trying their hand at the 100 litre kit. Chris Buxton and Graham Harkis both enthusiastic home brewers have upped their game to start producing initially for the Old Abbey itself and … Read more
The Prairie Schooner Taphouse was presented with the “Best LocAle Pub” award, Then a short trip to the Lord Nelson who received the “Best Community Pub”.
The 2016 Best Newcomer award went to the Craftsman in Altrincham. The Best Newcomer award went to The Craftsman which opened in December 2015 in a vacant unit on Stamford New Road (although the site had hosted a bar many years ago). Here six handpumps have plain pumpclips which just feature a number which refers … Read more
The Cheshire Tap was voted the Most Improved pub having transformed the former Classroom on Railway Street into a cool bar which has been a popular addition to the town’s beer scene since opening in December 2015. While the site’s previous incarnation was popular, it offered little to attract fans of quality beers whereas The … Read more
On Tuesday the 13th of December the Prairie Schooner Taphouse was presented with the “Best LocAle Pub” award. Their dedication to local and mainly independant breweries such as Blackjack, Brewsmith, Brightside, Dunham Massey, Seven Bro7hers, Ticketybrew or Tweed, has deservedly earned them the 2016 LocAle award. Just in case you fancy something from distant lands they … Read more