P.O.S.T. #21 – Summer is icumen in
Welcome to the most popular pub newsletter in the whole world, which details the cask beers, gig line-up, and much-sought-after Ruperts' Password at the Old Street Tavern in Ludlow, Shropshire.
GUEST BEERS
CASK
Our delicious house beers - locals HPA, a polished real ale at 4%, and Butty Bach, a marvellous premium ale at 4.5% – both from Wye Valley Brewery, are joined by:
Absolution by Abbeydale Brewery - Fruity, premium strength golden ale showcasing Willamette and Cascade hops, plus Galaxy for a tropical boost, beautifully balanced by Bobek and Spalt. Dangerously easy drinking. 5.3%
Outer Limits by Bristol Beer Factory - 4 US hops slide into this DDH'd IPA; Calypso for peach and pear notes, Mount Hood and Galena bringing grapefruit, and Liberty providing lemon and citrus. The BBF Uber Pale malt platform allows these hops to take the lead. Enjoy the ride. 5.0%.
No Brakes by Fixed Wheel Brewery - we welcome the return of this classic American-inspired IPA, which is packed full of classic American hops delivering up-front, fruity citrus flavours, while English malts add balance with a touch of sweetness. 5.9%
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Beaches Pale by Nothing Bound Brewery - a New England hazy pale ale, this is Citra-based beer packs more hops per pint than any other beer, and boasts lime and grapefruit flavours, with a refreshing citrusy finish. 5.2%
L.O.S.T. - Live at the Old Street Tavern
On Friday Egret played a fantastic set of mellow, spooky folk tunesto a packed house, and this week we're taking a well-earned break to go to the Ludlow May Fair.
Next week we welcome the return of the magnificent and very rightly Reverend Ferriday, who will be telling us more stories of dirty hearts and broken roads, Rupert's password this week is "gaudeamus", while coming up we have punk mischief from Alvin and the Angry Barrels, the Humdrum Express supporting a stripped-back acoustic set from Pigdaze, and at the end of June Trovatori will be making a return with a new selection of opera classics.
RUPERTS SAVE DURING THE WEEK
Between opening on Sunday to 6pm on Thursday afternoon we offer a discount to Ruperts - those good sorts (or at least subscribers to this newsletter) who support us, as follows:
- Up-size a glass of wine
- Up-size a measure from a single to a double
- 50 pence off a pint of beer, or bottled alcoholic beverage
SOCIAL MEDIA
We're on quite literally some of the socials:
Facebook: oldstreettavern
Instagram: lostludlow
Twitter/X: @OST_Ludlow
Bluesky: @ost-ludlow.bsky.social
REVIEW US ON GOOGLE AND GET A FREE DRINK
We are chasing our 100th review, and if you write it we will happily pour and give you free a drink of your choice.
Until next time, take it easy!
Everyone at the Old Street Tavern