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We would normally be producing our Summer MerseyAle now, but for obvious reasons, it’s not viable. However, as a branch we continue to support pubs and breweries where possible. Nationally, CAMRA have launched a Brew2You app to make finding and buying beer easier, further details in this newsletter. We realise that’s it not practical for all breweries to deliver via the app, and therefore will continue to maintain a separate list on the website.
During this time, the Branch Webmaster has taken the opportunity to revamp the website. Please bear with us while we continue to add content
In March we mentioned the threat to the Roscoe Head. We have a update in this newsletter on the current campaign.
We are looking at ways we can support pubs and breweries when they reopen, once our plans are confirmed we will share this on our social media and the website. At the moment the 4th July has been mentioned, but with the lack of a definite date and social distancing in place its unlikely most pubs will be ready or able to open on this date. Please follow us on social media where we will share updates.
Whatever you do, StaySafe and I hope it’s not too long before we are enjoying some locale beers in one of the many excellent pubs in Merseyside.
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Stamps Crosby
Stamps MIGHT have an outside area to serve from, but this is still in the pipeline. Website: https://www.stampsbar.co.uk/
Craft Taproom
Craft Taproom, Smithdown, lease is currently up for sale as a going concern.
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Neptune ‘When the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown hit the hospitality trade, Neptune set up a crowdfunder campaign to support the brewery. The target was greatly exceeded and we were overwhelmed by the support from our local community and beyond.
Following later government guidelines, we adapted and opened the taproom under limited times of a Friday and Saturday for draught take out in two and four pint containers. During this time we would have been celebrating our 5th birthday as a brewery, so although our plans didn’t go ahead exactly how we had imagined, we have been selling our birthday beers brewed in collaboration with Marble, Anarchy, Anspach and Hobday and USA based brewery, Neptune’s Brewery.
Alongside draught take out, we have continued to can our beer and have been racking 5L mini casks - which have proven very popular and we plan to continue selling these.
During this time we also decided to give our taproom a small makeover, including an extension to the bar, a few more seats for customers and refresh of decor.
Despite the proposed set guidance of 2 or 1 metres, this isn’t viable for Neptune to fully reopen, and we will not open until it’s safe to do so.’
Julie O’Grady
Neptune Brewery
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We are all looking forward to the end of lockdown, and seeing our loved local pubs reopen their doors. Now more than ever, your local needs your help! We are calling for everyone to pull together to support pubs, clubs, breweries and taprooms as they come out of lockdown.
Pubs need our custom to support them during this period of reopening. Hopefully, you will now be thinking about your first trip back to the pub. Sadly, we don’t expect all pubs to be able to reopen straight away, so we are still encouraging you to support those that can’t by using takeaway or delivery services near you.
Many pubs have found different, innovative ways to weather the crisis – such as launching hot food deliveries or encouraging locals to buy ‘gift cards’ valid once they have reopened. Many pubs have gone the extra mile during lockdown to continue supporting their local communities, and you can help support them in return.
We know that these pubs will still be offering takeaway and delivery services – please also think about continuing to use them, especially if you aren’t able to go to pubs in person yet:
See above article.
To find pubs, cideries and breweries offering takeaway or delivery services, you can also visit our service brew2you.co.uk to find fresh local beer, cider and perry to order for takeaway or delivery. Brew2You is also available as a smartphone app – check it out in the App Store or on Google Play.
You can find more information on lockdown initiatives and the Pulling Together campaign on camra.org.uk/pullingtogether
