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Lovibonds Brewery Henley-on-Thames

 

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May 14, 2009 - If you cannot read this email, follow the link - 517 Active subscribers

I am a Craft Brewer
     
We take a lot of inspiration and courage from the Craft Brewing movement that has been sweeping across America the past 20 years.  In fact, this is where I caught the bug for Craft Beer, some 14 years ago.

We are frustrated that the UK has boiled breweries down to either "real ale" or "lager".  We don't believe those terms apply and feel that Craft Brewing best describes what we and other small independent brewers do, hence why it features in our logo.

This video, albeit US-centric, projects the values and principles that we embrace as we fight against lowest common denominator beer, (LCD - aka Stella, Becks, Fosters, Kronenbourg, to name a few) chemically engineered (not brewed, please trust me on this) by faceless mega-corporations.  Click below to see our friends and heroes tell the story of a movement that is also shaking the UK's beer foundations. 

I am a Craft Brewer.  Cheers!

     

 

I Am A Craft Brewer  on Vimeo.

 
Hop Watch 2009
     
The hop yard has been doing exceptionally well with the sunny spring we have been having.

One month ago this plant was only a foot or so tall and has since shot to at least 8-9 feet.  During this time the hop plant twists around the twine, following the arc of the sun as it prepares to flower at the end of summer.

 
     
New Places to Drink Lovibonds   Other Great Places
     
Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons - Great Milton    
     
Le Manoir (the only part I can pronounce) is nestled in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Great Milton and is the personal vision of celebrated chef Raymond Blanc.

Head Sommelier Arnaud Goubet has chosen Henley Gold for their already fabulous beer menu.  Henley Gold is proving to be one of his most versatile beers when pairing with food.

 
     
Upcoming Events    
     
Once again we will have our mobile bar/shop in the Food area of the Craft and Design Experience at Fawley Court, May 15-17th.  For those of you planning to go to the Henley Food Festival, you can gain free access to it with a ticket to the Craft and Design Experience.  We also have 2 pound off entry vouchers available in the shop.  
     
That's all for now...I hope to see you soon!

Best regards,

If you actually read all the way to the bottom of these newsletters, please drop me a note and let me know what you think and whether or not I'm wasting my time here at the keyboard...

Jeff

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