A Very Happy New Year!
1. A Reprieve for Pubs
On BBC Radio 4, between Christmas and New Year, political commentators were interviewed about our governments continued resort to U-turns on policy. Just before Christmas, farmers learned of yet another – a partial U-turn on Inheritance Tax. The presenter then asked, “Are we now going to see a reprieve for pubs on business rates?” The immediate response was “Absolutely!”
We really do hope so.
2: Wider Recognition of the Value of Craft Beer
Dr Chris Whitty, the Covid Csar, has recently broadcast advice “in the event of a blackout”. This advice includes adding bleach to dirty water, which sounds considerably less attractive than another tip, which was to drink low or zero alcohol beer. But why did he choose beer? We like to fall back on the age old saying “Liquid Bread”.
If food becomes seriously scarce, or you want to eat less, try a glass of beer.
3: Add ‘Terroir’ to Ales
The French started this, with their wines. Now the whisky industry is all over it, pronouncing the importance of the soil, climate, water and process. Why don’t Craft Brewers do the same? It is one way of completely outdistancing the ambiguous global brands.
Bring back Devonshire Ales!
The Malt-Men Cometh… to Sturminster Newton!
With seven first-team players unavailable and the opposition taking an early 4–0 lead, it was always going to be a tough game. The Malt-Men still created some good chances for themselves, but it unfortunately wasn’t their day on this occasion.
Partner with us
For the past two years, we have donated the money raised from our Teas in the Garden events and Heritage Open Days to a local charity.
We want to do the same again this year but are now looking to partner with a different charity. Supporting our local community is very important to us, and we believe it’s only right that a range of charitable organisations benefit from the generosity of our guests to the Maltings.
So, if you live in, or near Warminster, would you like to recommend a local charity we could partner?
Please email lisa.conduit@warminster-malt.co.uk with any information. We’d love to hear from you.
