The Fox and Goose

It's been great getting back to normal today after the fire, and thank you to everyone who offered their help and support. We have a brilliant community. 🙂 Now, to the beer...

...this afternoon we launched Harvest Beer from @runawaybrewery.bsky.social It's made with green hops from Manchester and Hertfordshire and raw honey collected from the hillside opposite the pub. Last time we did this the bee keepers emptied the cask in 3 hours so this year we got 2 in. #BeerSky

Following the fire earlier in the week, we are pleased to announce that the Fox & Goose will be reopening this afternoon (Friday 16th Oct) at 2pm. Please note it will be CARD ONLY and we will not be able to take cash payments for the time being.

As many of you may already be aware, there was a fire at the Fox & Goose in the early hours of Monday morning. Thankfully no-one was hurt as the pub was shut and the flat above was quickly evacuated. The fire service managed to largely restrict the fire to the understairs storage area where it began

, but there is significant damage to this area, the stock held here and the mains electrics. We'd like to thank everyone for the messages of support and generous offers of help we have received since; we will let people know if there is specific help we need.

Only a small delivery from @brasscastlebeer.bsky.social this time; don't worry they all pack a punch. Andrew's sure introductions aren't necessary for Bad Kitty or Crush. This time around Crush is showcasing the classic Citra-Chinook combo, and is bound to be a big hit. #BeerSky #BskyBeer

Tonight! (Weds) We're all set up for our Nightjar Brew Co Tap Takeover this evening and it's a great selection. If you'd like to learn about the beers, and the inspiration behind them, Matt and Jake will be here from 19:00. #BeerSky #BskyBeer

Matters seem to be degenerating into a free for all tasting of Beer and Loathing and hop sniffing.

It's on! Our collaboration with our friends at Nightjar Brew Co. Hebden Bridge. Whippet Good, a rather modern and rather delicious #Yorkshire bitter. Lovely colour too, fresh conker for reference.

So. This happened last night. The first live national telly broadcast from the Fox and Goose. Sterling work from Hannah and Beth repping for the pub, and huge thanks to Jago for agreeing to be Joe Lycett's hostage for the evening. www.channel4.com/programmes/l...

Friday night! We're on the telly! Live! 🙃 Twinning with Joe Lycett's studio pub for the evening and spreading the word about community ownership of pubs. The filming takes place live between 10-11pm and there will be a rehearsal between 6-7pm.

1/3 Andrew's been buying every English hopped beer he can, so he jumped at the chance to do an English hopped bitter with Nightjar Brew Co. #HebdenBridge As a bonus their recipe uses two new hops, Boadicea and Godiva, from the Charles Faram hop development programme... #BeerSky #BskyBeer

2/3 The #ClimateCrisis is already impacting UK hops and their UK Hop Development team focuses on breeding climate-resilient hops that thrive under pressure without losing their distinct flavour and aroma. charlesfaram.com/uk/news/insi...

1/2 Andrew thought we'd have a change of pace this week. Rather than hunting out new breweries we're returning to an old favourite, Linfit Brewery. Their English Guineas was his favourite on a recent trip to the Sair Inn. #BeerSky

"Developers to prove there is no reasonable prospect of keeping a pub as a going concern, including evidence that it was marketed for sale for at least a year. Councils to consider whether losing a pub would deprive a community of somewhere for people to gather." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

1/2 Andrew's hot weekend line up; btw you're responsible for making sure they all get on... Buy beer! 🍺 First up, Plough On, a delicious English hopped mild from Trig Brewing came on today and is sure to fly out... #Beersky #Bskybeer

Geology fans, visit Calderdale for an opportunity to be preserved in stone, if you're lucky. Runners up will receive a lovely stroll and pleasing views.