Sunday, 15th Mar 2020 - Shakedown Run      

A beautiful route across the Staffordshire countryside to the Midlands home of brewing, the National Brewery Centre, Burton-upon-Trent.

Following a guided tour, there was chance to sample some of the brews while enjoying a delicious carvery meal.

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Meet up at Aston Marina
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Meet up at Aston Marina
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View over Aston Marina
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Pre-run coffee and chat at Aston Marina
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Pre-run coffee and chat at Aston Marina
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Parked up at the National Brewery Centre
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Parked up at the National Brewery Centre
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Brewery signs
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Pub signs
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Cliff our tour guide explains how beer is made
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Cliff explains how the hops add flavour to the beer
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The brewery has 2 beautiful Shire Horses
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SMGEC inspect the Shire Horses
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Cliff tells the stories behind each of the delivery vehicles
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1934 Ford Model A
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A Morris Bullnose and early fire tenders
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Everard's Barrel Van
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Beer . . . its all about chemistry !
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1970's bar
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Burton in the 1920's
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Roger thanked Cliff for a fantastic tour and went on to thank Stewart and Clare for organising a fabulous day for us
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Tasting the goods
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Tasting the goods
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The day was rounded off with a delicious carvery meal
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