New specialist beer shop in Cleethorpes

First of, yes I am involved with this.

I would be really interested to know peoples' opinions on the proposed site:

http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Concerns-high-end-beer-store-plan/story-26851059-detail/story.html

If you are in favour, then a comment on the telegraph website would be greatly appreciated. If you are against it, then PM me or email me and I would be happy to answer any questions / concerns you may have.

"Crime, disorder and harm to schoolchildren" and it will "attract the wrong sort of people (alcoholics)". We really don't like change around here do we? Can't you be the anchor tenants at Peaks Parkway to really urine them off?

I've added a comment to the site. Like most people, I love my home town but it's so fcking frustrating to see the backward-thinking fear of change that holds it back. The council have been tripping up the town's football club for so many years it shouldn't really be a surprise that local small businesses trying to achieve something face similar nimby scaremongering.

I'm staggered by the opposition to this. If it were a bar, i could understand it but people who use this place would be just beer enthusiasts. The residents make it sound like there will be hordes of drunks standing outside necking beer. Second hand tat shops abound in town now and we could do with more specialist outlets. I well remember the riotous drunken behaviour when Small Beer was trading. It was appalling.  

I'm all for it and will be a customer for sure if and when it's up and running.

Yeah, I'd heard about this petition before this report (I work around the corner from the place). Bloody ridiculous, of course, and it is particularly amusing that one of the comments against it seems to be from the owners of Halletts (NISA Today) next door which is... an off licence!

Though I think much of the 'Craft beer' scene is a bit wanky, to say the least, I hope opposition to the plans is dropped as I'd certainly nip into the place from time to time to see what they've got. Providing I don't have to grow a hipster beard and wear skinny jeans to be admitted.

Oh, it would be nice if they stocked lots of nice Belgian beers as well.  

Quoted from Maringer

Yeah, I'd heard about this petition before this report (I work around the corner from the place). Bloody ridiculous, of course, and it is particularly amusing that one of the comments against it seems to be from the owners of Halletts (NISA Today) next door which is... an off licence!

Though I think much of the 'Craft beer' scene is a bit wanky, to say the least, I hope opposition to the plans is dropped as I'd certainly nip into the place from time to time to see what they've got. Providing I don't have to grow a hipster beard and wear skinny jeans to be admitted.

Oh, it would be nice if they stocked lots of nice Belgian beers as well.  

I'm 34 and still can't grow a beard and my figure is not suited to skinny jeans so no worries on that score!

If you're stocking Kernel brewery I'm signing the petition

Haha - kids getting lashed on real ale is a notorious problem! Have you been to Northern Monk in Holbeck PSG?

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

Haha - kids getting lashed on real ale is a notorious problem! Have you been to Northern Monk in Holbeck PSG?

Yep, I like it but my hipster klaxon nearly went off. Prefer Tall Boys in Thornton Arcade personally.

They are springing up all over now. We even have one in Shipley https://www.facebook.com/shipleytriangle

Nothing at all like this anywhere in NE Lincs. The nearest is probably Beverley or Sheffield.

Quoted from psgmariner

Yep, I like it but my hipster klaxon nearly went off. Prefer Tall Boys in Thornton Arcade personally.

They are springing up all over now. We even have one in Shipley https://www.facebook.com/shipleytriangle

Nothing at all like this anywhere in NE Lincs. The nearest is probably Beverley or Sheffield.

Yeah it's as hipster as you like. Another couple of pints and I was definitely going to challenge the barman as to why he was wearing a woolly hat on one of the hottest days of the year. Still enjoyed it though and considering how small the bottle shop is there was a good bit of variety. The gang of teenagers outside doing glue and drinking halves of IPA ruined it a bit though.

Haven't been in Tall Boys but will have a look next time I'm in Town. Have anybody of the Leeds/Yorks based Mariners drunk anything from Roosters Brewery in Knaresborough. Had some really nice cans from there and they have one or two on tap in Friends of Ham which have all been good.

I remember drinking a pint or two of Roosters Yankee out of an oak cask at the Leeds Beer Festival in 1995. If that hipster enough?

I've had Roosters beers at various places - quite like lighter bitters and Roosters seem to produce a few of these.

If they've gone onto the trendy craft beer side of things, I can't comment. I personally reckon the craft beer scene is just a scam promulgated by hop growers as the beers all seem to have a shitload of hops chucked into them.

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

Yeah it's as hipster as you like. Another couple of pints and I was definitely going to challenge the barman as to why he was wearing a woolly hat on one of the hottest days of the year. Still enjoyed it though and considering how small the bottle shop is there was a good bit of variety. The gang of teenagers outside doing glue and drinking halves of IPA ruined it a bit though.

Haven't been in Tall Boys but will have a look next time I'm in Town. Have anybody of the Leeds/Yorks based Mariners drunk anything from Roosters Brewery in Knaresborough. Had some really nice cans from there and they have one or two on tap in Friends of Ham which have all been good.

The Talbot Arms in Settle, currently owned by a Mariner and staffed occasionally by another, have Roosters' beers on tap semi-regularly. I'd say they're amongst the two or three most popular brewers they offer there. Londinium is on right now, as it happens; it's black as night & 5.5% - so a little niche - but delicious.

Before I transitioned to predominantly darker ales, I tended to enjoy the hoppier end of the pale/golden offerings and for this, I'd genuinely say there is no better brewer of said beers than Roosters.

It's the Yankee I've had on draft recently. I didn't know they'd been on the go that long and to be honest thought they were probably just one of the myriad new breweries popping up everywhere. To be honest it's something I know nothing about - I just like a few pints. Would usually go for IPA's and not usually keen on the really strong, hoppy stuff myself.

Quoted from Maringer

I remember drinking a pint or two of Roosters Yankee out of an oak cask at the Leeds Beer Festival in 1995. If that hipster enough?

I've had Roosters beers at various places - quite like lighter bitters and Roosters seem to produce a few of these.

If they've gone onto the trendy craft beer side of things, I can't comment. I personally reckon the craft beer scene is just a scam promulgated by hop growers as the beers all seem to have a shitload of hops chucked into them.

Great word, 'promulgate'. We like.

I do quite like Yankee and one or two other Roosters beers. I have a feeling I had a pint of Roosters (of some type) in the Notts earlier this year so they do get around a bit.

One golden beer we don't find up north enough is Exmoor Gold. Very nice indeed.

I got very merry on Roosters in Wetherspoons Scarborough a couple of years back. Nice beer and it's great now that there are so many places to purchase real beer nowadays. It was bleak for a good few years in the 80's and 90's for real ale lovers. I'm loving all the new light beers around now and have gone more off the darker beers the older i have got.

Hoping to be interviewed on Radio Humberside's breakfast show tomorrow morning about 07:15.

The hearing is 09:30 and should know either way by lunch time.

Thanks for the supportive comments.

Fingers crossed for PSG.  He's in the hearing now. Let's hope the outbreak of silly decisions taken in the justice courts doesn't infect the council.

Delighted to say the license was approved this morning. Really positive meeting. The council have been tremendously helpful throughout. Had a good, open chat with a couple follow folk who raised objections and it was all sorted in a grown up manner.

Need to work out a fishy discount scheme now...

Great news. I'll be a customer for sure.

Good luck with your venture.

Quoted from ginnywings

Great news. I'll be a customer for sure.

Good luck with your venture.

Likewise.

Otter Ale
Sleck Dust
Youngs Double Chocolate

ready for opening night please.

I saw on @MIABcleethorpes you might have Dorset Brewing Company Beers. Will be sending the family round to collect if you're stocking that. Purbeck's Dabinett Cider too please, although funnily enough it's stocked at the Oddbins next to London Bridge station!

Also, anything from Copper Dragon would be ace.

Quoted from Southwark Mariner

I saw on @MIABcleethorpes you might have Dorset Brewing Company Beers. Will be sending the family round to collect if you're stocking that. Purbeck's Dabinett Cider too please, although funnily enough it's stocked at the Oddbins next to London Bridge station!

Also, anything from Copper Dragon would be ace.

Whispers around these parts (North Yorkshire) that CD might be calling it a day; at least in current guise. (Month old news, may have since happened)

Anyway - with a fully-stocked, bespoke beer shop; unless it was in my way, I'd not look twice at a Copper Dragon bottle.

well that would explain why it's so hard to find

Any news?

It's taking a frustrating amount of time to get the lease sorted. Hoping to get the keys this week.

Hoping to open on 03rd October.

Will hopefully get a load of Town fans celebrating our win v FGR coming in to celebrate.

Quoted from psgmariner

Hoping to open on 03rd October.

Will hopefully get a load of Town fans celebrating our win v FGR coming in to celebrate.

Good news..

Quoted from psgmariner

Hoping to open on 03rd October.

Will hopefully get a load of Town fans celebrating our win v FGR coming in to celebrate.

went past this morning . still a lot to do ?
Good luck neighbour

Quoted from Southwark Mariner

If you're stocking Kernel brewery I'm signing the petition

I have a few bottles for Saturday but getting more next week.

Quoted from Maringer

I do quite like Yankee and one or two other Roosters beers. I have a feeling I had a pint of Roosters (of some type) in the Notts earlier this year so they do get around a bit.

One golden beer we don't find up north enough is Exmoor Gold. Very nice indeed.

Got some small cans of roosters but no exmoor gold I'm afraid. Can certainly get it if you want some.

Willy's has apparently got some Exmoor Gold on draught at the moment! Need to try and find the time to nip in for a pint today.

Personally, I don't tend to drink English bitters/ales unless they are on draught as I don't think they taste nearly as good, even bottle conditioned (or in cans). Please don't go to the trouble of getting any of these in for me!

However, I don't mind the odd 'craft' beer from time to time so will nip in for a look at some point. Are you getting any foreign beer, specifically Belgian stuff or some of the more interesting German beers?

Is it confirmed you'll be opening Saturday then mate?

PSG has been working like a (brew) dog this week getting things ready. I can confirm having had a sneak preview of Message In A Bottle today that it's awesome,well stocked and will be open for business tomorrow 12-8pm (Saturday 3rd).

Get yourselves down there buy some great craft beer and support a fellow Fishy poster and Town fan.

P.S. PSG is gutted to be missing FGR on the day of opening.

Good on him. Hope it goes really well.

i presume there is a 10% fishy member discount.....

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really hoppy beers give me a terrible headache so any suggestions on a suitable craft beer would be good.

Nobody celebrating and nobody drowning their sorrows. The nightmare scenario!

Well the ref obviously came in before the game so it wasn't a bad day all round!

Nice to meet you after the game today and night I add, Mary Jane is a beautiful mistress to have! Bravo! I'll be back...

Cracking place. Great selection of beer to suit all tastes. Nice to have a chat about town and beer.

Already made one trip, will be making many more...

Quoted from moosey_club

Likewise.

Otter Ale
Sleck Dust   
Youngs Double Chocolate

ready for opening night please.

1 ticked off my original wish list.. ta  ....and you have upped the stakes by providing a Triple Choc ....

Hows it going PSG?
Back home for the weekend 5th-7th so will pop in, possibly the only 19 year old bothered about real beer haha  

Going good thanks. Doing a stand at Cleethorpes beer festival on Saturday so busy sorting that out, running the shop, working for the NHS in Leeds 2.5 days a week and trying to regularly remind my wife and daughter what I look like by spending time with them! Better than having nothing to do though I guess!

Had quite a few town fans in. My till has Ivano Bonetti and Kevin Donavon stickers on it and have been kindly lent some town stuff to hang on the walls.

UTM

Had my first look yesterday. Unfortunately I don't drink much at all these days-not by choice but I have to say PSG has done a fantastic job. The sheer variety on offer is amazing and displays very pleasing to the eye. Some really good ideas for Christmas presents as well. Nice to put a face to a name.
Wish you every success fella.

I had my first visit on Friday and have to say psg has done a great job. There's plenty of choice and beers from all over. I picked out three local brews for my dad for Christmas. I've been telling all the ale and beer drinkers I know to give the place a try.

I shall be paying a visit soon to stock up on beer for the festivities.

The Cleethorpes Pale Ale is fab - really recommend it - I thought the Buckthorn in it off of Meggies beach would be unnoticeable but it defintelty lends a nice twang.

Also the HBB - originally brewed by Hewitts - is a lovely brew. I want one of the kegs for Xmas!

A local chap some of you may know called Jamie McDonald has done a corporate video for me:

https://youtu.be/ZvtJ39DSIxc

Something a bit different to just spamming Facebook and Twitter all the time!

Would highly recommend him for any businesses looking to do something similar. Very talented film maker and a dedicated perfectionist. He's a Town fan to boot.

PM me if you want his contact details.

I was all set to protest at the lack of any stand-up material, during what I presume is your Youtube debut, then you smashed it out the Park with a lovely, dry, closing, dry-January gag.

I haven't made it through the door yet but I hope this doesn't mean that bottle of delicious, strong, black porter hasn't made its way from its hiding place behind the counter as I'm on my way! Not today but we're in Grimsby for the evening of the 22nd and your place is high up on the hit list.

Glad to see it looking a success; the shop *and* the suave designer stubble. Pretty much the response I'm getting about my 'tache

UTM

Apologies for the blatant plug but we are having a bit of a do this weekend in the shop if anyone fancies it.

Outside we will have a mini bar from Axholme Brewing Company and will be pulling PINTS of their gorgeous Cleethorpes Pale Ale and Best Bitter.

If you don't like either of them you can just buy any of the bottles or cans in the shop and drink them on site (glasses provided and snacks available).

The temporary license is as follows:

Friday 5pm-8pm
Saturday 12pm-8pm (will have Humberside on if anyone wants to listen to the Town game!)
Sunday 12pm-4pm

Cheers

Out of pure curiosity, was your business idea remotely influenced by craft beer shop in the corn exchange, Leeds?
I know you lived in this neck of the woods and have mentioned previously you was inspired by shops here. There is certainly similarities - however I'd say yours is significantly better!

Would've definitely headed by and taken in a few beers whilst listening to Town, if I'd been over.

Huge game for us so hope the day goes well for you and you're toasting a victory come 5pm!!

UTM

Quoted from bradzmilne

Out of pure curiosity, was your business idea remotely influenced by craft beer shop in the corn exchange, Leeds?
I know you lived in this neck of the woods and have mentioned previously you was inspired by shops here. There is certainly similarities - however I'd say yours is significantly better!

Yes a little but must confess I don't go to that one (Little Leeds Beer House) that much.

There are quite a few round Leeds and the surrounding area and it just struck me that there were absolutely none back in GY. There is one just opened in Lincoln called the Crafty Bottle and there might be one opening in Louth soon. Glad I got in when I did!

It seems to be everywhere in Leeds at the moment especially round the station. Friends of Ham, Bundobust and The Northern Monk all great for food and beer.

I've visited the North Bar on Briggate (I think) on a few occasions in recent years to have a few eye-wateringly expensive beers.

I seem to recall that was there before the whole 'craft beer' shtick took off back when bars were often staffed by people without beards, tattoos and skinny jeans...

I could tell things were on the turn a couple of years ago when we went to a brew bar in Bristol and were told that they didn't serve pints, just two-thirds! Still managed to charge expensive pint prices, mind, and their beer wasn't up to much either.  

Found a niche and exploited it. Absolute top credit too you mate and I'm really glad too see that it seems you're doing well for yourself from it.
In a few weeks time i'll be back home for summer and I can assure you - you'll have another regular!

Quoted from psgmariner

Yes a little but must confess I don't go to that one (Little Leeds Beer House) that much.

There are quite a few round Leeds and the surrounding area and it just struck me that there were absolutely none back in GY. There is one just opened in Lincoln called the Crafty Bottle and there might be one opening in Louth soon. Glad I got in when I did!

I haven't had time to pop in to your shop yet, have you got any breweriana. The reason why I am asking is that I am looking to build a bar in a shed this summer for the garden. I've been looking on line at different projects and one involves bottle caps.

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My plan is to collect enough bottle caps and beer labels so I can frame them to hang on the wall of the bar. Would you be able to source bottle caps when you order your stock because although I can drink, it's going to take some time before I get enough to make a frame  

there must be a disney song to this but surely "that's what friends are for"

Marinerz93 - you are not the only one who is in to bottle tops - we have a regular customer who comes in who uses them to make coasters. He gets 9 bottle tops covers them in resin and then adds the non slip stuff to the bottom. They look really good if you get some of the more funky tops.

Unfortunately as we are a shop not a pub I don't have access to that many tops other than the ones I have had myself. I have a small collection in the shop if you want to have a look and help your self.

Quoted from psgmariner

Marinerz93 - you are not the only one who is in to bottle tops - we have a regular customer who comes in who uses them to make coasters. He gets 9 bottle tops covers them in resin and then adds the non slip stuff to the bottom. They look really good if you get some of the more funky tops.

Unfortunately as we are a shop not a pub I don't have access to that many tops other than the ones I have had myself. I have a small collection in the shop if you want to have a look and help your self.

Thanks for the offer and I'll take you up on that sometime, I'll do my best to contain myself and not take the lot  

I've been drinking my way through different beers and I made the mistake of buying 3 or four bottles of the same type so it's taking longer to get through them. I've now fine tuned that and I only buy one bottle of each type so I will definitely be paying you a visit in the holidays!

I also use a fork to loosen the bottle top rather than use an opener as the opener tends to damage or bend the bottle cap, how sad is that  

Alternatively, find a beer you like, then drink it quite often.

I enjoy going to beer festivals, but you do tend to end up drinking some proper rotgut stuff when trying out different brews. Much the same with bottled beer!

Quoted from Maringer

Alternatively, find a beer you like, then drink it quite often.

I enjoy going to beer festivals, but you do tend to end up drinking some proper rotgut stuff when trying out different brews. Much the same with bottled beer!

I've more than perfected the art of drinking beer that I like and drinking it more often than I should although I'm not an alcoholic, I can give up any time I want  

PSG

do you know if any of the more local micro brewers are planning a promotion ale ?

Not at the moment but have had a couple of conversations. Problem was having to wait till last Sunday afternoon. Not a quick thing to sort out but need it available really soon after to make it work.

Watch this space.

PS hope you all saw my advert in the programme last week!

Afraid the Mariners beer idea doesn't seem viable. The brewery I talked to need more notice and we both wanted it to be a quality product not a rushed crappy beer with a rushed crappy GTFC themed label.

We are having a belated promotion party at the shop this bank holiday weekend.

We have another temporary license for consumption on the premises (Fri 5pm to Sun 6pm) and will be pulling pints of Black Horse Brewery's HBB (remake of the old Hewitts beer) and Saturday Blonde. Obviously you can still buy anything off the shelves and drink that as well.

Nice reference in the Guardian Cleethorpes article.

Quoted from psgmariner

Afraid the Mariners beer idea doesn't seem viable. The brewery I talked to need more notice and we both wanted it to be a quality product not a rushed crappy beer with a rushed crappy GTFC themed label.

We are having a belated promotion party at the shop this bank holiday weekend.

We have another temporary license for consumption on the premises (Fri 5pm to Sun 6pm) and will be pulling pints of Black Horse Brewery's HBB (remake of the old Hewitts beer) and Saturday Blonde. Obviously you can still buy anything off the shelves and drink that as well.

Sorry bud..only just seen this reply so missed the event...was very busy getting Cidered all weekend.

Rather than a promotion beer would a League beer be viable production wise with the timescales til August...release the beer on season kick off date?

Yep, Mariners Promotion Ale is coming soon. Watch this space.

Quoted from psgmariner

Yep, Mariners Promotion Ale is coming soon. Watch this space.

Will it have a club badge on the bottle cap?

What will the label be?

It will have the Trust logo on and a very smart black and white striped label. Can't say too much as not seen the actual bottle yet.

Quoted from psgmariner

It will have the Trust logo on and a very smart black and white striped label. Can't say too much as not seen the actual bottle yet.

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When do you think they come in?

Quoted from psgmariner

Yep, Mariners Promotion Ale is coming soon. Watch this space.

Wahooooo.......

Just reporting in to say my dad is a big fan of the shop - was talking to him at the weekend and he mentioned it out of the blue.

We you still be stocking beers from EU Countries or is it just British Ale from now on ??  

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hehe!

http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.....30-detail/story.html

Are these one that you stock?

Yes, we do. They are the brewery who did the Cleethorpes Pale Ale for us. Indeed, it was Mike who picked all the sodding sea buckthorn berries off Cleethorpes beach for it!

Nice bloke who makes ace beers. Will be a real shame if he stops brewing.

Had some real nice beers this week in the Dales. It's Theakston country and I am not a fan of their beer but have had some nice brews from the Wensleydale and Daleside breweries.

Quick update on Mariners Promotion Ale:

Really disappointed to say that this is now on hold. Got messed around by a few people and we have had to start again. Really annoying as this should have been available in June. I'm working on a plan b this week as plan a was a disaster! To be clear the trust and the club are blameless.

Am down for a funeral on Wednesday, so staying down for the game on Saturday. Will pop in and get a few brews to take back with me. Wife was underwhelmed with her present last time so I had to drink them all. Very nice they were too!

Will bring you a wee something special in. I make chilli sloe gin and vodka, from sloes that I pick near our village. The chillis are Naga Bhut Jolokia, and the last lot I made was so hot it's painful. If you know anybody who likes this kind of thing - or is basically brain dead - they could be in for a treat! It's two or three years old now as I'm about the only person who can handle it......

I see there's a new 'Mariners Promotion Ale' on sale in bottles at the club this Saturday.  It looks ace.

PSG you have been busy!

Well played Mariners Trust and Message In A Bottle. And Axholme Brewing Company!

And it's a Pale Ale as well which makes a refreshing change.

Looking forward to a pint or three.

What time are you opening the ale for tasting PSG ?  definately coming in for a few sales and a sample before i hit the Notts.

Can we reserve Promotion Ales for collection?

Hi,

Serving Mariners Promotion Ale from 12 noon on Saturday. £3 a pint or £3.50 a bottle (the bottles are sexy).

Open and serving 11-8pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday this weekend.

Shouldn't have to reserve any as I will have 300 odd for the wkend.

Cheers. See you then...then..

Quoted from psgmariner

Hi,

Serving Mariners Promotion Ale from 12 noon on Saturday. £3 a pint or £3.50 a bottle (the bottles are sexy).

Open and serving 11-8pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday this weekend.

Shouldn't have to reserve any as I will have 300 odd for the wkend.

I came in on Friday but you weren't there. I mentioned that you said I could have a few beer caps and the lad that was there was very helpful. I bought 6 various bottles and reserved for collection 5 Mariner Promotion bottles. The Mariners Pale Ale is smoother than I thought it would be, and I am glad I read the instructions 'poor with care'. I generally only read the labels after I have drunk it to see if I could taste any extra ingredients.  

Nice layout and great service and I'll definitely be coming back, I can see you needing bigger premises at some point in the future!

Dave.

For lovers of good beer check out this company http://www.beatnikzrepublic.com.

The lad who set it up is a town fan living in London. His beers are available at Message in a Bottle.

He's also crowdfunding to try and buy his own kit http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/beatnikz-republic

Gipsey Hill Brewery near me looks to be taking off. They have a few tables inside the brewery and let you sit inside drinking their beer (if you buy it). Near their closing time the three of us still there drinking got a guided tour of their new expanded brewhouse. Might be one to look out for!

First time I've ever been to a brewery and they didn't have any of their own beers on tap though! Mostly because they'd only just finished installing all the new kit and had to stop brewing for a few weeks.

http://gipsyhillbrew.com/