Issue 26 of our branch magazine is out now in the pubs and clubs of Rutland and beyond.
You can also view the online edition here
Tiny Pint Issue 26 September 2024

It was announced at the September branch meeting that Rutland CAMRA members had voted for the Railway as our Summer Pub of the Season. The two very worthy runners up were the Black Bull, Market Overton and the Coach House Inn, South Luffenham.
Many congratulations have been expressed to Jamie & Louby at the Railway and commiserations sent to our two runners up.
The award will be presented to Jamie & Louby on Tuesday 15th October 6:30pm.
All most welcome to attend.

Congratulations to
The Black Bull, Market Overton
The Coach House Inn, South Luffenham &
The Railway, Ketton
who have achieved the highest average beer scores recorded by CAMRA members for the period April to June and are therefore shortlisted for our seasonal award.
Rutland CAMRA members are encouraged to vote for their Summer Pub of the Season by emailing ku.gro.armac.dnaltur@yraterces with the name of their chosen pub and their membership number. Voting closes Friday 30th August.

As part of our Entertainment program at this year’s festival we’re holding a Q&A session with our local brewers.
Dean Baker from Baker’s Dozen, Ed Sharman Head Brewer from Oakham Ales and Rory Gibson former Head Brewer at the Grainstore are kindly giving us an hour of their time to answer your questions about beer and brewing. Hosted by Tim Ives from the Pub Natter podcasts, the Q&A session will be from 1pm on Saturday 21st June.
This will undoubtedly be an interesting, educational and entertaining session and another great addition to our beer festival.
We will be taking a few questions from the floor, time permitting, but if you’ve got a question please email it to ku.gro.armac.dnaltur@riahc and Rich will award a beer related prize for his favourite question.

For the second time in three years the excellent Railway in Ketton has been awarded Pub of the Year for the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland region.
Rutland CAMRA are delighted for the Railway and that our Pub of the Year has been recognised and endorsed by neighbouring branches.
Many congratulations to Jamie, Louby and the team on this brilliant achievement thoroughly deserved due to their expertise and hard work in not only the range and quality of their ales but in running a fantastic pub at the heart of the community.

Six other CAMRA branches across the three counties nominated their Pub’s of the Year as follows :
Hinckley & Bosworth - The New Plough Hinckley
Leicester - The Blue Boar Leicester
Loughborough & North Leicestershire - The Organ Grinder Loughborough
Melton Mowbray & District - The Stilton Cheese Somerby
Northamptonshire - The Three Horseshoes Northampton
Vale of Belvoir - The Anchor Plungar

So some really good pubs and stiff competion.
Judges from each branch visited the seven pubs and scored them according to CAMRA’s Pub of the Year Judging Guidelines
with The Railway coming out on top.

Details for the presentation of the award to Jamie and Louby from CAMRA’s regional officer Philip Tiplady will be announced shortly so keep an eye on our website.
The Railway now goes forward to the East Midlands regional competition.