This was a coach trip from Surbiton organised as a helpers trip for those who worked at the 2012 Kingston Beer Festival.
First stop was the Kissingate Brewery near Horsham. 6 beers were provided for us to sample including a marvelous 6% Stout Extreme brewed 4 months previously. Lunch was also had here. They have converted a barn into a modern brewery with a mezzanine lounge overlooking the brewing vessels. Gary the brewer particularly enjoys brewing and drinking dark ales. I enjoyed drinking them.
Photos of the brewery are below.
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| The mini brewing plant |
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| The main brewing plant |
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| Malt store |
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| The view from above |
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| beer ready for drinking |
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| upstairs |
And a group photo was taken. Yes I am there hiding at the back.
All too soon it was time say goodbye and head off to a couple of pubs on the way home.
First stop was the Hare & Hounds at Cowfold for a pint of Harveys Best.
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| lovely real fire |
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| Decision time! |
And the final stop of the trip was at the White Horse in Maplehurst for a couple of pints of Downlands Truleigh Gold.
Finally, thanks to Adrian for organising the trip.
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