The following pub and brewery news was reported at the Branch Social Meeting on Wednesday 5th July 2017.

Pub News

The Boringdon Arms , and Clovelly Bay Inn, both Turnchapel are holding festivals over w/e 28/29 July (beer, and cider/sausage). Open Fri 1600/1800 – 2300, and 1200 – 2300 Saturday, which coincides with Turnchapel Community Day; Gipsy Moth, The Hoe, joined Discount Scheme – 10%/pint, and gained Cask Marque accreditation wef 8/6/17; Butcher’s Arms, Stonehouse, has been converted to the Hutong Cafe, nothing remaining of pub; Firkin Dog House, Union St, have had two reports in 3 months of no real ale; Forest Inn, Hexworthy, now open 7 days a week; Dartmoor Inn, Merrivale, has been advertised for sale; Plymstock Inn is reportedly closed; River Cottage Canteen & Deli, Royal William Yard, closed unexpectedly recently; Noahs Ark, City Centre, is closed for refurbishment and will re-open on Friday 14th July.

Brewery News

Albion BC, Bath – new brewery, RAIBs only; Art Brew, N Devon – new beer range, suitable for vegetarians and vegans; Barnaby’s Brewhouse, Staverton – new brewery, “craft lagers”, no real ale; Camel, Camelford – renamed Dowr Kammel; Chippenham – will be relocating soon; Combined Brewers, Glos – have ceased trading; Cottage have suspended all trading; EMAL, Exeter – are retail only, beers are brewed by Powderkeg; Fat Belly, N Devon – new brew pub at Cottage Inn, Lynbridge; Forge relocated 7 miles from N Devon to Cornwall; Freeminer, Somerset have closed; Moorstone Brewery's Theo’s Brew will be available throughout July; Ordnance City, Somerset, have also closed; Penpont, Altarnun, are now T/A Altarnun – new company; RCH has ceased and closed; Pitchfork Ales are a new brewery (taken on some RCH beers); Ralf’s Ruin – new brew pub (Royal Oak, Bath); Red Kite – new brewery in Clevedon, nr Bristol (3 ales); Salcombe have relocated 1 mile to new brewery premises; Two Beech, S Devon, may be relocating soon; Two Tone Beer, Shebear, N Devon – new brewery, no details available; Wooden Hand – have a completely new beer range.

Post Meeting Note: Edgcumbe Arms, Milton Abbot, have new licensees, as does the Market Inn, Tavistock. The White Thorn Inn, Shaugh Prior, may reopen later in the year.

We would like to wish all new licensees and brewers all the very best in their new ventures!