Campaign for Real Ale

Pub and Brewery News - May 2020

Monday 18 May 2020

The Branch are aware of the following pub and brewery news during April and May 2020.

Pub News

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all pubs, hotels and restaurants were closed by the government in March 2020 to reduce the spread of this new virus. However, some have been able to provide a service to local residents.

CAMRA has launched two websites and Apps to try and help pubs and breweries who are able to provide a service of takeaway, collection or delivery of food and/or drink. Details can be found on the PULLING TOGETHER website, for both local and national facilities. Some have online stores.

We are aware of the following local pubs providing a service, in alphabetical order, Horse & Groom, Bittaford; Stannary Brewery Tap, Tavistock; Vessel Beer Shop, City Centre; & Walkhampton Inn, Walkhampton.

Brew2You is a new App designed by CAMRA, in association with SIBA, Cask Marque and the British Institute of Innkeepers, to help breweries and pubs to promote and sell their products. It is especially useful if the brewery/pub does not have their own online store. It is available in the App Store and Google Play. Please visit the Brew 2 You web link for full details HERE

If you are a brewer or publican interested in becoming a partner, Brew2You can be helpful in providing an online store for breweries and pubs, who can both join the scheme, by clicking this link JOIN

Brewery News

Dartmoor, free (and contact-free) local delivery to Princetown, Dousland, Tavistock and Yelverton, of bottled beers, via the online shop. Online sales of 8-bottle cases (min 2 cases) for free delivery nationwide. Some T & Cs may apply. Dartmoor shop is available HERE; Noss Beer Works, are offering free local deliveries of bottled beers. Telephone 07977 479634 or email ku.oc.skrowreebsson@tcatnoc; Roam, Brewery Tap is closed. They are providing a local delivery service within Plymouth postcodes PL1 to PL9 inclusive, via online shop, or ring 01752 251059 at ROAM SHOP; Salcombe, are offering free delivery for Devon postcodes between Kingsbridge, Plymouth and Exeter. Cases of 8 bottles, 12 bottles beer/cider or 9 pint bag-in-box. A selection of other fresh produce is also available, eg potatoes, fresh artisan cheese, pies. See SALCOMBE SHOP; Summerskills, Orders being taken via social media (Facebook) or email ku.oc.slliksremmus@mron. Mixed case bottles, 5L mini kegs, 20L bag-in-box beers, Hunts and Countryman cider available in 20L bag-in-box, plus Hunts bottled cider. Orders to be collected via Foxhound Inn, Brixton, near Plymouth. Home delivery may be arranged.

In addition, a selection of Bulletproof Brewing’s German-style lager beers, and guest beers, are available for delivery via the online shop. There is a minimum delivery order of £20. Free delivery within 5 miles of the Bulletproof Brewing Taphaus, Mutley Plain, other areas (UK-wide) flat delivery rate of £6.50. Order by Thursday for a Saturday delivery. Please see BULLETPROOF SHOP; & Steel Brew Co have now successfully moved into their new home in Royal William Yard. Details are available on social media. Sadly, it would appear that Moonchild, of Okehampton, have been dissolved, according to Companies House, from 9th April 2020.

For detailed information of services being provided by breweries, cider producers and beer providers near you, or nationally, please visit PULLING TOGETHER. Please visit the Brew 2 You web link for full details of breweries and pubs with new online facilities HERE.