The 2nd Strong Island Ale – Dry Dock No. 1
As you may know each year we run a home brew competition in February where the winning brew has the opportunity to be brewed by Irving & Co Brewing Co. and sold around the city in the summer. Last year’s brew, the Strong Island Hopper Ale, was hugely successful being one of Inving’s best selling ales and selling out so quickly it went through a second brew run. This year’s winning ale is Dry Dock No. 1, originally brewed by Lee Immins, went on sale in some of Portsmouth and Southsea’s pubs over the weekend.
We spoke to The Hole in The Wall in Southsea who said the new ale went down a storm with it being their best seller on Sunday and with almost two barrels empty by the end of the Bank Holiday weekend. Those guys at the Hole in The Wall and their regular ale drinkers know their stuff so for us this was amazing early news with the ale.
To officially launch Dry Dock No. 1 we are having a launch party with the lovely souls at The Belle Isle on Thursday evening. The ale will be on full flow, come down and try a pint or two. As well as being on sale all around the city the ale will also be available in Chichester’s Belle Isle too, so you can drink it away from home for the first time too.
It would be handy to know which day?
pedal pusher on March 9th, 2011Look at the 24th of April on the calendar on your phone…..or computer……..or filofax……should tell you…….
Pudding Snack! on March 9th, 2011we could have a stop off at the Strong Island exhibition at the Round Tower too?
claire sambrook on March 9th, 2011It’s the 24th April is it? Only, it doesn’t actually say that in the article and to add to the confusion, the 24th April isn’t a bank (national) holiday, being a Sunday.
pedal pusher on March 9th, 2011Okay. I changed it to say Sunday. On the 24th. Over the Bank Holiday weekend. At the end of April. But to be honest I’ve no idea what you’re all talking about………
Tristan Savage on March 9th, 2011im game
jon sekulla on March 9th, 2011There.
Paul Gonella on March 9th, 2011There.
Martin on March 10th, 2011Won’t it be dark at 12pm?
Pedant on March 11th, 2011Come on Pedant. Pretty standard stuff there. 12pm is Noon. Back to school.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12-hour_clock
Tristan Savage on March 11th, 2011Shutdown.
Paul Gonella on March 28th, 2011[...] a huge increase of cyclists in Southsea and it seems to grow by the week. Hopefully see you on the 24th of April [...]
Like Riding A Bike | Strong Island | Portsmouth & Southsea on March 31st, 2011I’m game, could we bypass to another roundabout and annoy the cars and buses again though? Was brilliant at the ‘Southsea Rides for Japan’ bike ride.
brakeless on April 6th, 2011We’re not out to annoy people, it’s just a by product of the day’s fun.
Tristan Savage on April 7th, 2011I know ‘xactly when and what you mean.
Hilary Reed on April 21st, 2011Room for two more?
Matt on April 23rd, 2011The more the merrier my friend.
Tristan Savage on April 23rd, 2011Just checking it’s a family friendly ride? Also – I’m guessing arriving around 1.30 if not eating would be ok?
Cheers
Team spaniels on April 24th, 2011Full family affair. All are welcome to join at any time they please.
Tristan Savage on April 24th, 2011A short film from Sunday – try and spot yourself enjoying a spin around town on two wheels!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHK5cMWwGT4
boneless on April 25th, 2011Boo. Where did it go?
Tristan Savage on April 25th, 2011Aww, just tried to have a watch too!
Paul Gonella on April 25th, 2011Sorry it’s here…!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzHL9GZ-NW0
(the first upload got messed up on youtube somehow?**&*&&!)
boneless on April 26th, 2011some photos from the ride… http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.10150169546330687.301043.511120686&l=6eda6e0835
Matt on April 26th, 2011