tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post5048946369854264635..comments2023-10-07T17:06:09.593+01:00Comments on maeib's Beer Blog: LocAle Comes To NorthamptonshireMark Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862251527980938136noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-14110860635722807752008-08-26T13:04:00.000+01:002008-08-26T13:04:00.000+01:00I saw your post noted on Stan Hieronymus's "Appell...I saw your post noted on Stan Hieronymus's "Appellation Beer" blog, and wanted to add this. We have a tavern in Philadelphia called Standard Tap that concentrates on "local" tap beer -- no bottles or cans -- and locally-sourced food as much as possible. Couple disclaimers: "local" apparently means something different here, as in less than 100 miles away (which, in a country this size, is still pretty close, and our "locavores" aim for an under-100 mile radius of collection); and, while most of the beers are 'push' taps in carbonated kegs, the Standard does always have at least two well-conditioned cask beers pouring. So...we're in. <BR/><BR/>LocAle sounds like a good concept, but I'm with you...I wanna drink what's available, from near or far, and <I>don't</I> badger me about 'beer miles!'Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-36054600095703028902008-08-22T13:32:00.000+01:002008-08-22T13:32:00.000+01:00Boak,I think it would work in London. The followin...<B>Boak</B>,<BR/><BR/>I think it would work in London. The following extract is lifted from the Northants page <B>maieb</B> has linked to in his article:<BR/><BR/><I>Each CAMRA branch participating in the scheme is able to decide on what they think is an appropriate definition of local for their area. For example, Nottingham CAMRA adopted a definition of 20 miles and York CAMRA has opted for a 25 miles definition.</I><BR/><BR/>A 25 mile radius around London would encompass a large swathe of the surrounding counties and numerous southern micros.<BR/><BR/>I also take <B>Paul</B>'s point about finding it hard to resist obscure far flung ales when drinking in your own backyard but my point was that when travelling elsewhere in the country it would be nice to guarantee a chance to sample the local wares. This should be in addition to, not instead of, a variety of nationwide guest ales.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-56642935199545240202008-08-22T09:37:00.000+01:002008-08-22T09:37:00.000+01:00We first came across LocALE in York - great idea. ...We first came across LocALE in York - great idea. It probably wouldn't work in London as we don't have enough breweries :-(<BR/><BR/>On the airmiles front - we agonise over this a bit. I think our compromise will be to try and make clones of some of our favourite American brews. Then we're only importing a packet of hops and a sachet of yeast.Boakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657725007230709027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-31159299536116761802008-08-21T04:16:00.000+01:002008-08-21T04:16:00.000+01:00I would think that weight was reasonably important...I would think that weight was reasonably important considering heavy things would use a lot more fossil fuel to transfer than light things. <BR/><BR/>That said I'm a big consumer of imported (well from your point of view exported) beer, so break all the rules, oh well.Kieran Haslett-Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562970144894398803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-5200998280489473152008-08-20T17:02:00.000+01:002008-08-20T17:02:00.000+01:00Paul - I will be in Peterboro tomorrow with The Re...Paul - I will be in Peterboro tomorrow with <A HREF="http://reluctantscooper.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">The Reluctant Scooper</A>, and another friend from RateBeer. E mail me and I'll let you have my mobile number.<BR/><BR/>jimbob - Does weight matter? They've still travelled the same distance. My comment was in no way a criticism of Great Oakley brewery. I am friends with the brewer.Mark Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05862251527980938136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-67710249592020350762008-08-20T14:33:00.000+01:002008-08-20T14:33:00.000+01:00"I don't want to hear the words 'beer miles'. Afte..."I don't want to hear the words 'beer miles'. After all, the aforementioned Wagtail is brewed with New Zealand's finest Motueka hops. Hardly a local product!"<BR/><BR/>Hops aren't heavy. Beer is. Shipping hops across the world isn't as environmentally unfriendly as shipping beer. Think again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-82291240273377288282008-08-19T21:48:00.000+01:002008-08-19T21:48:00.000+01:00It's so hard when faced with a far flung ale that ...It's so hard when faced with a far flung ale that you've never tried to drink local. I suppose the answer is alternate. Don't think I shall stick to local at Peterborough on Thursday - the temptation will be too great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-18778277253017644332008-08-19T12:49:00.000+01:002008-08-19T12:49:00.000+01:00I'd love to see the LocALE scheme rolled out natio...I'd love to see the LocALE scheme rolled out nationally - and pub participation a requirement for gaining entry into the GBG. I just think it would be nice to know that wherever you are in Britain, you could head for the nearest GBG-listed pub and sample a local ale.<BR/><BR/>Well done Northants!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com