2020 Events

Deferred:

Sunday, 22nd November

'Annual General Meeting'

1pm - The Bolton (Pröflokaal Rembrandt Bar), 326, Earl's Court Road, Earl's Court, SW5 9QB

Since London (and the rest of England) has again been placed under much more stringent conditions than were being imposed during early- or mid-November, this event has had to be cancelled on the date and at the time and venue given. It was to have been held in a responsible, socially-distanced, manner with the upstairs Rembrandt Sampling Room having been booked for our sole use that afternoon. 

The landlord, Eric Bestebreur, had assured us that some interesting Dutch beers were to have been available. 

Should it be possible to resume activities, a rescheduled AGM might be held at the same venue (assuming it reopens!) early in the New Year. 

Card-carrying CAMAL members only please. 

Proposed (short term):

'Queensbury Curry' - The Regency Club - February 2021

Proposed (medium term):

'Yet More SE London Micropubs' - April 2021

Times may vary and venues (as well as date!) to be confirmed but will probably include:

Also:

'Bill English Memorial Trip to Amsterdam & Antwerp (possibly including Ypres) - tba

Further details will be posted here shortly. 

CAMAL badges should be worn by all participating members at every event. 

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You Have Missed:

Sunday, 4th October

'Specialist London Lager Micro-breweries II'

1pm - Ranelagh, 82, Bounds Green Road, Bounds Green, N11 2PP then

3pm - Springfield Bar & Grill, 133, Bounds Green Road, N11 2EU then

4.30pm - Bohem Brewery Taproom, 120^A, Myddleton Road, Bowes Park, N17 8NQ

The Ranelagh was refurbished around 10 years ago, revamped as a 'craft' beer outlet alongside real ales, offering both occasional 'tap takeovers' and good food in addition. Notably available was a St. Stephanus Abbey beer whilst Sunday lunch was partaken here by all 5 members who attended throughout the day, well within the 'rule of six' diktat. The Springfield Bar & Grill was formerly The Springfield Park Tavern until refurbished in 2013 and had similarly been 'improved' from having been a genuine and well-regarded Irish establishment. Whilst no distinctive 'craft' beers were available, a very acceptable Hardy's & Hanson's Kimberley Bitter (albeit an ersatz beer nowadays brewed by Greene King) was imbibed by all. 

At Bohem's Brewery Tap, a particularly convivial session was enjoyed with Marek Průša presiding at the bar and locals alike all engaging with the group exhibiting the bon homie of true (Czech) micropub fashion. As the showcase for the nearby (Tottenham) brewery of the same name run entirely by Czech ex-pats - shades of the original German-run Austro-Bavarian/Imperial Lager brewery (also in Tottenham) of the late 19^TH century - Bohem is believed to be unique in London for being the capital's only all-lager concern. Five of the six pivos on tap (Amos, Martina, Raven, Sparta & Vasco) were sampled but the last, Gregor (a German lager), ran dry before we could order any! 

All venues were accessed by walking between them; public transport - to/from Bounds Green Underground station and Bowes Park National Rail station - only being used at the start and finish of the event. 

Saturday, 8th August

'Specialist London Lager Micro-breweries I'

1pm - Signal Brewery Tap, 8, Stirling Way, Beddington Farm Road, CR0 4XN then

3.30pm - Anspach & Hobday Brewery Tap, 11, Valley Point Industrial Estate, Beddington Farm Road, CR0 4WP.

Although initially Lager-only, Signal have now diversified into producing other brews, including a Porter, whereas Anspach & Hobday is already well-known to CAMAL members. Originally part of the 'Bermondsey Beer Mile', the latter has recently relocated its brewery to a site close by Signal's brew house. 

Both having on-site taprooms, open on Saturdays only, close to Tramlink, they were reached from the Therapia Lane tramstop between Wimbledon and Croydon. 

On one of the hottest days of the year to date, a Kung Flu-compliant 'bubble' of 4 existing CAMAL members and one 'guest' took advantage of shaded seating outside Signal and internal bench seating at A&H. The pizza franchise outside the former provided welcome sustenance and even one new member (our 'guest') was signed-up. 

Saturday, 22nd February

'Leap Between Berks Taprooms Early'

Having taken the 1235 or 1241 train from Ealing Broadway or Hayes & Harlington stations respectively to Tilehurst station arriving 1327 or the latest fast train at 1247 from London Paddington that connected with the same service above at Reading (at 1323) (or from London Waterloo that departed at 1150, Clapham Junction 1158 and Twickenham 1210), a creditable 11 people (4 CAMAL members, 3 West Middx. and 4 Reading CAMRA members) attended this social at some or all points during the course of the day.