From Castle Rock
Welcome to our blog space. Catch up on all the latest Castle Rock going ons here, including regular notes from our brewers, thoughts and musings on industry topics, and more.
01/04/2021
RE-OPENING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
From Monday 12th April, pubs with sufficient outside space will be able to open their doors again to the public. Keep reading for more information on the re-opening plans of Castle Rock pubs.
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09/03/2021
PILOT PROJECT #002 – IPA
Castle Rock's second "pilot project" beer is here. Keep reading for more on pilot project #002 - IPA, and the process behind the pint.
06/03/2021
PILOT PROJECT #001: PALE ALE
Castle Rock's first pilot project beer has arrived; read on to find out more
24/02/2021
SIPA: MOSAIC – BREWER’S NOTES
Castle Rock's "SIPA: MOSAIC" has landed. View our brewer's notes here and find our more about the process behind the pint.
15/02/2021
VERMONT IPA – BREWER’S NOTES
Castle Rock's "Vermont IPA" has landed. View our brewer's notes here, and find out more about the process behind the pint.
11/02/2021
OPEN ARMS: THE ROLE OF PUBS IN TACKLING LONELINESS
Dr Thomas Thurnell-read, a senior lecturer in sociology at Loughborough University, has published a report on the role of pubs in tackling loneliness.
21/12/2020
NEIPA: CITRA, MOSAIC, IDAHO 7 – BREWER’S NOTES
Castle Rock's "Neipa: Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7" has landed. View the beer profile here, and find out more about the process behind the pint.
09/12/2020
NOTTINGHAM WILDLIFE TRUST’S GREEN VISION FOR THE BROADMARSH AREA
A nature-first approach to urban planning: Nottinghamshire wildlife trust proposes a green future for Nottingham’s broadmarsh area.
23/11/2020
CASTLE ROCK POP-UP MARKETS
Castle Rock might be coming to a local market near you! Here's where all the info will be...
04/11/2020
HIBERNATION STATION
Team CRB pens a brief update in light of the November lockdown.
30/10/2020
CASTLE ROCK’S LETTER TO THE CHANCELLOR
In an open letter addressing the chancellor and Nottingham mps, Castle Rock brewery calls for meaningful support for pubs and bars amid the health crisis.
02/10/2020
CASTLE ROCK BEER GIN #001
Yup! We made a gin! Find out more about what and why...
15/09/2020
IPA: CITRA – BEER PROFILE
Castle Rock's IPA: Citra has landed. View the beer profile here, and find out more about the process behind the pint.
26/08/2020
CLOSURE OF THE FOX & CROWN
We are saddened to announce the closure of the Fox & Crown at the end of August.
06/08/2020
OPEN LETTER REGARDING THE PROTECTION OF WELL-RUN PUBS AND BARS
There are currently many stories in the media suggesting that pubs and restaurants may soon be closed, to allow the safe opening of schools in September.
21/07/2020
POP UP BEER GARDEN, RUDDINGTON
Here’s all the information you need to know about our summer pop up beer garden at Easthorpe house, Ruddington.
06/07/2020
A SUPER(HUMAN) SATURDAY
On Saturday, twelve of our managed pubs opened their doors for the first time in 108 days.
14/06/2020
NOTTINGHAM PUBS OF MY YOUTH – HENRY NORMAL
A series of thoughts and musings from Castle Rockians during the Covid-19 crisis.
22/05/2020
7041 JUXTAPOSITION AND ENTOMOLOGY – SHEREEN HUTCHINSON
15/05/2020
HOUSE ROAST – STEWARTS OF NOTTINGHAM
07/05/2020
HOMETIME – JESSICA COLLINS
28/04/2020
LET’S GO TO THE EAGLE – TRACY HARRIS
IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTIONS – ELLAINE MANSON
21/04/2020
THERE WAS NOTHING TO DO – COLIN WILDE
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