Bexley branch of CAMRA

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The ones that end with 'ay.

I've seen it in Tescrote's although not on the usual beer shelves, it's with the rest-of-the-world foodstuffs.

February branch meeting this Wednesday (11th) at the Tailor's Chalk, Sidcup.

Bottle of Delirium Nocturnum poured in craft beer glass.

Makes a welcome change to the ubiquitous Tremens. Delicious.

We have a social this evening, the Rose in bexleyheath - under new management and rumoured to have good ale. See you there?

No, that covers your exercise for the day!

First Bexley branch meeting of 2026 - Weds 14th 7pm at the Penny Farthing, Crayford.

😆 must wear my glasses next time

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The traditional branch Twixtmas social tomorrow, starts at the Robin Hood and Little John, Lion Road Bexley heath at noon for lunch and a pint. Then who knows but we will be finishing at the Broken Drum to empty the last casks before they sadly close.

St Bernadus abt 12, with 35 year old St Bernadus glass.

Still one of the best things found on yer everyday supermarket beer shelf. Glass from Antwerp 35 years ago. How it's survived this long shall remain a mystery.

Next branch meeting tomorrow, 10th December 7pm at the Door Hinge, Welling High Street.

Possible typo - shouldn't that be "mek it reyt"?

I daren't open mine, my excuse is I got it in for Christmas.

Do they still have the little pip in the bottom to create the bubble stream? I didn't buy a replacement as I heard they stopped making them with it.

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I had one for years that I brought back from Antwerp in 1990, wife managed to break it about 5 years ago. Happens to all my rare glasses - like my 1970's Guinness Triple X that was the only item broken in a house move.

We had a social planned for Wednesday (26th) but this is now cancelled as Peter's funeral is the following day. The social may still appear on some websites and social media, please let us know if you spot it.

Very drinkable, has more body than you'd expect. The cherry version is a bit odd though, to me anyway.

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Got a couple in the garage awaiting Christmas

Bit later, I saw Rory Gallagher, Argent, and Heads Hands & Feet (Chas Hodge's band)

Next branch meeting - Weds 12th November 7:30pm at the New Cross Turnpike, Welling.

We ask that you do not send flowers but instead make a donation to the hospice that Peter put so much effort into supporting.

communityhospice.org.uk/donate-one-o...

Peter Trout Funeral Details

Funeral
2.45 pm, 27th November, North Chapel, Eltham Crematorium, Crown Woods Way, SE9 2AZ
Wake
4pm , 27th November, Dartfordians Community Sports Club, Bourne Road, DA5 1LW

"Cold beer cask ale" 🫢 Why not just say Keg, easier on the typing fingers?

We now have a WhatsApp group to keep attendees of pub crawls updated during events, letting the group know if a good pub / rare ale is found, and hopefully avoid missing the coach home! Anyone wishing to be added should ask at the event.

Both of these are likely to be quite sombre following the passing of branch's longest standing member Peter Trout at the weekend.

Bexley branch upcoming events - tonight we have a social, meeting at the Royal Oak Northumberland Heath, although not sure we'll stay there very long. May well move on to nearby well known hostelries or even into Bexleyheath. On Saturday is our Festival Staff trip to Brighton.