The Whalebone in Kingston upon Hull is celebrating the news of its latest accolade. It has been named the winner in CAMRA’s (the Campaign for Real Ale) Hull & East Yorkshire Cider Pub of the Year 2008 competition.
The Whalebone is situated on Wincolmlee and is owned and run by Alex & Tina Craig. They have always supported real cider and provide two distinctively different tasting ciders for their discerning drinkers – Weston’s Old Rosie (ABV 7.3%) and Broadoak Kingston Black (ABV 8.4%). They have also recently introduced Weston’s Country Perry (ABV 4.5%).
This is the second year in a row that the Whalebone has won the competition. The Wellington Inn in Russell Street in Hull was runner-up and the Hop & Vine in Albion Street in Hull was third.
The three pubs were nominated by local members and were then visited by a panel of judges who made their decision after carefully considering the Quality, Temperature and Price of the ciders and perries available. Also considered were aspects of the pub itself: Service & Welcome, Community Focus, Atmosphere, Campaigning and Style/Décor.
David Litten, CAMRA’s Hull & East Yorkshire Branch Apple Representative said, “The Whalebone offers a winning combination of quality, choice and the perfect temperature in a traditional pub atmosphere.”
Alan Canvess, CAMRA’s Hull & East Yorkshire Branch Chairman said, “The Whalebone actively promotes the sale of its two real ciders by selling them on prominently positioned handpumps, and they are very reasonable priced at only £2.50 a pint.”
A presentation crawl has been arranged for Sunday 19th October when framed certificates will be presented to Alex & Tina Craig at the Whalebone at 3.00 pm, Richard and Janette Gant at the Wellington Inn at 4.15 pm, and Stewart Campbell and Janet Rowan at the Hop & Vine at 5.30 pm
| Alan Canvess (Branch Chairman) | Tel: (01482) 446320 |
| Alex and Tina Craig (The Whalebone) | Tel: 01482 226648 |