Hastings Brewery "Handmade" Ales, an update, following chat with Brett...

More on a very tasty ale from Dark Star recently drunk at The Tower in a coming blog, and about their ex-brewery member of staff who appears to have been the creator of Hophead, and lots more of course!

However, whilst at The Tower, I did have a chat with Brett, the creator of the above 2 ales from Hastings Brewery, both made with Australian hops, but the series isn't about Aussie hops, but the idea is to use just one variety of hop, and make them 'hoppy' too...  Anyway, I missed both of these, which says a lot about how quickly they were knocked down!

Hopefully, I'll get to try No6!

The St Leonard and Hastings Brewery

The St Leonard, London Road, St Leonards, Hastings (a fair old address) has recently reopened under this new 'badge', and shows signs of great promise...

 

Still only open Wednesday to Saturday evenings, and Sunday, during the day, The St Leonard has opened with real ale to the fore, and a gradual introduction of food at varying levels... now, I have to own up, I haven't had an ale here yet, indeed, I haven't had a drink here yet, but that time will come soon! 

 

I was passing this morning, and had a chat to a bloke working on the main door to the pub, who gave me my updated news about this pub... I also saw a Hop Back Summer Lightning pump clip over his shoulder, which is why I particularly say, "great" promise ;-) 

 

 

Why is this glass empty? LOL

However, the first time I found out about this pub was when Hastings Brewery recently tweeted about them selling their ales, so Hastings Best and Blonde may also be regularish, if not regulars, we shall see! Indeed, if you want to know where to find Hastings ales on sale go to www.hastingsbrewery.co.uk/find/ 

Good luck, I drink the 'Best Bitter' at The Dripping Well and Frank's Front Room, cheers!