Off licence in Hastings now has Harvey's on tap

[Brighton Breezy]

Had to do a story on this fella today.

Reckons he has sold nearly 100 pints of Harvey's in the first three days since he had it on tap. Not bad considering nobody really knows about it yet.

http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/newshastings/Offlicence-serves-up-real-treat.4551123.jp

Good idea or taking business away from Real Ale pubs?

Would CAMRA approve?

 

[strings]

Wow - maybe you could celebrate this in the 'good news' thread.

I think its a fantastic idea.

 

[Scott29]

And can you give me details of how you get there?

 

[Brighton Breezy]

It is halfway up Battle Road in St Leonads. Routeplan it. Or just head along the seafront, turn left up London Road and keep driving in a straight line for about ten minutes...

 

[CHAPPERS]

My computer struggles to open your links.

 

[Gazwag]

My computer struggles to open your links.

Well its is own story maybe that's the problem

 

[Scotty Mac]

would be better if it were DARKSTAR

 

[Nibble]

I thought that was illegal?

 

[ali jenkins]

So if you fancy a few of them you have to take 4/5 pint glasses down there and then carry them home?

He should sell it in 5 pint containers, that would be good!

 

[Brighton Breezy]

He has containers he lends out to customers for a deposit of about 40p or something...

 

[Arthur]

I thought that was illegal?

I think as long as you can seal the container it's not an issue. Can't see it being any different to taking a flagon to a cider farm.

There is an offy in Tunbridge Wells that has guest ales on draught and has done for some time.

Also the Coopers Arms in Crowborough (Albion friendly pub of the year, go in there wearing the stripes and first pint is free!) has two pint cardboard containers for the purpose of take away.

 

[Monkey Man]

Good on him - but he's certainly not the only off-licence in Sussex doing this.

Check out the Beer Essentials in Horsham - tiny shop where there is always a wide selection of straight-from-the-cask ales available, in addition to a wall of interesting bottled beers.

Gareth, who owns the shop, is ex King & Barnes and sells Hepworth (but not WJ King) beers, which shows you where his loyalties lie in that particular argument.

He also organises the Horsham beer festival ... and is a bluddy nice bloke.

 

[matildaseagull]

harveys shop in Lewes sell harveys on tap, but only open during day

 

[Lord Bracknell]

The offy in Preston Drove used to sell sweet "British Sherry" loose. All the old ladies used to go in there with teacups. The serious drinkers turned up with milk bottles.