Christmas Social at the Sportsman, Huddersfield on Sat 15th Dec

On Saturday 15th December 2012 at 7:30pm we will be holding our Branch Christmas Social at the Sportsman, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY (map). Some food will be available.

We hope to see you there.

Branch Members, don’t forget to vote for the Branch’s inaugural Rural Pub of the Year – vote here. Votes must be received before midnight on Monday 14th January 2013.
Branch Members can also vote for the Winter Pub of the Season 2012/2013 – vote here. Votes must be received before midnight on Monday 14th January 2013.
Branch members can also vote for the Branch Good Beer Guide 2014 entries – vote here. Votes must be received before midnight on Monday 28th January 2013.

Branch Meeting on Mon 3rd December at Lindley Liberal Club

On Monday 3rd December, at 8pm, we will be holding our Branch Meeting at Lindley Liberal Club, 36 Occupation Rd, Lindley, HD3 3EQ (map).

Catch the 19:46 372 First Bus from Westgate, Huddersfield and get off at Lindley Clock Tower.

We hope to see you there.

Branch Members, don’t forget to vote for the Branch’s inaugural Rural Pub of the Year – vote here. Votes must be received before midnight on Monday 14th January 2013.
Branch Members can also vote for the Winter Pub of the Season 2012/2013 – vote here. Votes must be received before midnight on Monday 14th January 2013.

Branch AGM at the Rat & Ratchet, Huddersfield on Mon 19th Nov

On Monday 19th Nov 2012 at 8pm, we will be holding the Branch AGM at the Rat & Ratchet, Chapel Hill, Huddersfield, HD1 3EB (map).

We hope to see you there.

Also, Branch Members, don’t forget to vote for the Branch’s inaugural Rural Pub of the Year – vote here. Votes must be received by Monday 15th January 2013.

Huddersfield Oktoberfest 2012 Beers of the Festival – corrected

Here are the results of the Beers of the Festival Competition held at Huddersfield Oktoberfest 2012. Apologies,previously Mrs Bloke was missing as joint winner of Beer of the Festival.

Mild: Black Lightning, Owenshaw Mill, Sowerby Bridge

Bitter: Quasar, HDM/Mallinsons, Huddersfield

Strong: Yakima IPA, Great Heck, Great Heck, N Yorks

Porter/Stout: Burnout Stout, Brass Castle, Pocklington, E Yorks

Speciality: HDM 4 CC IPA, HDM Brewing Co, Huddersfield

David Charlesworth (‘Charlie’) Award for Overall Beer of the Festival: Joint winners:
HDM 4 CC IPA, HDM Brewing Co, Huddersfield & Mrs Bloke, Mallinson, Huddersfield

Cider/Perry: Whisky Cask, Udders Orchard, Huddersfield

(187 voting forms were returned)

The Huddersfield Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale