It makes for a bloody good beer adventure when you stumble upon a quaint village pub, all terracotta tiles, dark wood, thick walls and a roaring fire to keep you warm in winter. It's equally superb when you find one of those beautifully rejuvenated drinking dens, with their newly cut slate floors, craft ales, trendy Fat Duck inspired eating areas, and stunning riverside terraces for supping a cold pint on a balmy summers day. It is extra special when you don't have to share these gems with masses of other people.
Earlier this year, April to be precise, we trekked over the border and into the Land of Our Fathers. We had been made aware of a Beer Festival in the border town of Wrexham - did you know that apparently Tolkien based Mordor on the town of Wrexham?
And what a truly fabulous day it was, but of all the pubs, one made us want to come back for more. To see it in a relative calm. To sit quiet and appreciate their ales over looking the lush valley. Ladies and Gentlemen...step forward the Ty'n Y Capel in Minera (apologies for any erroneous spelling).
Steeped in history and situated in the most glorious setting at the head of a valley, this little gem is a well loved and well attended local. They serve delicious food too.
So, returning one Saturday late in August, we sampled and supped their lovely ales. They offer a sample board of three individual thirds of a pint that you can pick and mix...kids in a sweet shop!
My favourite? An beautiful little thing called Clogwyn Gold by Bragdy. At 3.6% this made a good refreshing session ale. She is a lovely golden ale with a strong hoppy taste and undertones of elderflower, honey and melon.
Drop by if you're in the area and accompany a Clogwyn Gold with copious amounts of their chilli crisps. Just delightful.
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