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Ale Tasting

Saturday, 7 March

On Saturday afternoon, 7 March, Marlborough revived the age-old tradition of Ale tasting.

The Town Mayor Cllr Emily Trow accompanied by Town Crier Emma Kimber, Town Beadle Linda Illsley and Mace Bearers Barry Mercer and Dave Blacklock visited Marlborough’s public houses to assess the quality of the ale served.

When the ale served met the Town Crier’s exacting standards a certificate was awarded.

With thanks to our wonderful hosts at The Roebuck, The Lamb Inn, The Bear, The Green Dragon, The Castle & Ball, The Royal Oak, The Tap and The Wellington Arms

This tradition dates back to the 1300s and was an important task in the past when it was safer to drink beer than to drink water.  Read about the important role of the ‘Ale Conner’ or ‘Gustator Cervisiae’ at Beer & Brewing 

 

A group of people in ceremonial robes in a pubFirst stop - The Roebuck
A group of people in ceremonial robes in a pubStop 2 - The Lamb Inn
A woman in a red gown and black hat in front of a bar. A smiling man behind the bar holds up a certificateStop 3 - The Bear presented with their certificate to certify the quality of the ale
Two women each hold one side of a document4 - The Green Dragon
A group of people in ceremonial dress in a pub5 - The Castle & Ball
06-Royal-Oak6 - The Royal Oak
A group of people in ceremonial robes in a pub7 - The Tap
Two women each old one side of a documentLast but not least - The Wellington Arms

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