Saturday the 7 December 2024 was notable for two memorable events. The first was Storm Darragh that lashed Cornwall with howling winds and rain bringing down trees, cables and any CAMRA members who got in the way. The second was the presentation of two CAMRA certificates to Treen’s Brewery at the Stag Hunt at Ponsanooth.

Not to be put off, especially due to the lure of Treen’s beers on the bar, I set off by bus for Ponsanooth, planning to use the A roads which I hoped would be less likely to be blocked. So far so good until it became clear that the first bus was making heavy weather and not going to make my change point in time to catch the second bus to get to the pub. Desperate measures were called for. I got off the bus by Kennal Bridge and walked up the wooded viaduct valley with swaying trees dropping twigs and branches down on me. I passed the entrance to Treen’s and Dynamite Valley breweries and arrived on time at the pub unscathed. As the Poacher advert went “I’ve never known a night like it, and I’m not looking forward to the journey home neither!”

Landlord Wayne Randle had a wonderful range of Treen’s beer so I got stuck in!

There were two certificates to be presented to Simon Treen for winning gold places in CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain heats. Well done, Simon!

Cornwall Branch Chair Paul Waller made the presentations to Simon. A good time was had by all.

Eventually it was time to face Darragh again. Fortunately, the beer has improved since 1987 even if the weather hasn’t.

Cheers, Steve Barber

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This week's Cask Club release is Off Leash

Brewed by Rob Alder, Off Leash is the beer-ification of those late year walks with the dog, as the leaves lose the last of their colour and you start longing for the fireside seat with a robust beer in your hand.

Centennial and Amarillo hops offer flavours of orange, whilst Northern Brewer hops add a light and fresh mintiness - reminscent of the cold air biting at your nose.

The robust malt base brings a warmth in notes of toffee a biscuit, creating a truly delicious beer that's as refreshing as it is comforting. Cheers!

Our exclusive Cask Club sees our latest innovative Small Batch Brewery releases brought to select pubs across the West Country. It’s the ultimate way to sample the exceptional flavours of our limited-edition cask beers, but be quick; once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Our exclusive Cask Club sees our latest Small Batch Brewery releases brought to select pubs across the West Country. It’s the best way to sample the exquisite flavours of our limited-edition beers. Keep an eye out for a calendar of unique brews across our managed and tenanted pub estate. WHERE'S SERVING?

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SEASON 3

TEREBA NESSA Available from the 23rd of August, brewed by Andy Routledge.

GOALIE'S CHOICE Available from the 30th of August, brewed by Sebastian Powell.

AUTUMN BRONZE Available from the 6th of September, brewed by Oscar Kavanaugh.

RYE ALWAYS ME? Available from the 20th of September, brewed by Lee Reed-Bennett.

OSSTELL Available from the 27th of September, brewed by Barnaby Skerrett & George Young.

PINEY THE ELDER Available from the 4th of October, brewed by Felix Granell.

FRIDAY BEER Available from the 18th of October, brewed by George Young.

SMALL SIMPLE PLEASURES Available from the 25th of October, brewed by Jack Stirrup.

CAPTAIN'S TIPPLE Available from the 1st of November, brewed by Lee Small.

QUANTOM HOP Available from the 15th of November, brewed by Barnaby Skerrett & Charles Faram.

OFF LEASH Available from the 22nd of November, brewed by Rob Alder.

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE Available from the 29th of November, brewed by Mark Heamen.

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