Baldock Buzz
Bee a part of the best community website
There is more to Baldock than meets the eye!
In Agatha Christies, Poirot Investigates (1924), The Case Of The Missing Will. Poirot is late for an appointment in Cambridge because his car breaks down in Baldock
DID YOU KNOW?
Apart from being brilliant, Baldock is...................
- A historic market town
- 33 miles north of London
- Situated just of the A1(m)
- In Hertfordshire County
Baldock used to have a Cinema
Population
Approx
9,900
The Rolling Stones
Played at the Kaysor Bondor Ballroom
(Tesco Building)
on 21st Dec 1963
Baldock lies on one of the counties oldest Roman Settlement sites. Abandoned in the 6th Century. Then founded in the 1140's by the Knights Templars.
Baldock folklore says that the Tescos Building used to be a silent film studio. In fact, it was built for purpose as a photographic lab, but the firm went bust before moving in. So instead it became a stocking factory which was also used to make parachutes during World War 2. Prior to being built the site was actually the towns Manor House & grounds which burnt down in 1928.
In the 14th Century, Baldock was a
very wealthy community
of merchants.
Then a thriving brewing & coaching centre in the 17th Century
In the 60's and 70's, Baldock was the centre of Laser research for the MOD
BALDOCK IPA
Named after the 1904 Baldock Beer Disaster, when 300 barrels of beer fell three floors through the brewery, crushing eight workers to death, drowning five and injuring another fifteen, temporarily hitting surrounding streets with a wave of beer which destroyed three houses and killed a dog. In honor of those who perished in the pursuit of happiness, this India Pale Ale has high hop bitterness, flavor and aroma with medium-high alcohol content. The style is further characterised by fruity, floral and citrus-like American-variety hop character. This new version is more heavily hopped with over 2 pounds of hops per barrel and is dry-hopped as well. The use of water with high mineral content results in a crisp, dry beer.
Destihl Brew Works
Illinois
USA
This copper-colored ale has a full, flowery hop aroma and strong hop flavor in addition to the hop bitterness, with medium maltiness and body. Fruity-ester flavors and aromas are strong. Alcohol by Weight (Volume): 6.5% (8.25%) Bitterness (IBU): 88 Color SRM (EBC): 12 (24)
You are viewing the text version of this site.
To view the full version please install the Adobe Flash Player and ensure your web browser has JavaScript enabled.
Need help? check the requirements page.
