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A RADical Improvement To The Cambridge Beer Scene: The Rad Preview Night!

 


It’s so good to see Cambridge’s smallest pub back open! I was invited to the preview night and had a great time. For most of my drinking life, this pub was fairly rubbish. The beer, although cheap, was terrible. Most of it came from a brewery, which no longer exists. I don’t miss it. Enough about rubbish beer though, what’s the new Rad like? 


Well, in my opinion, it’s just what Cambridge needed. The beer scene in Cambridge is sadly dominated by Greene King, there are too few places where you can get both a good range of beer and beer served in good condition. The Rad had one of the best ranges of beer, I’ve seen in ages. There was literally something for everyone. From sours, to various types of IPA, impy stouts, lager and bitter! There were some preview night teething issues with the beer screens, but it’s so good to be able to see the beer list, style of beer and strength so clearly! The condition was excellent, as expected. 


I sampled beers from Marble, Two Flints and Anspach & Hobday, but the imperial stouts from Amundsen stole the show. 


The new Rad is much lighter than before, and the seating is much more open. This makes the pub built for conversation, which is what pubs are for right! Decorations are coming soon, but I thought this was cool: 


This is a sort of call bell, from when the building was an inn. As you can see, it’s out of action; you still have to walk to the bar!

The biggest measure available, at the time of writing, is 2/3s. That’s great for stronger beers. However, for me, bitter has be served in a pint. I’m sure it’s something that The Rad team will consider. That’s the only improvement, I can think of. 

Huge thanks to Ben and the team for the invite! I’m looking forward to returning soon! The Rad is a more than welcomed addition to the Cambridge Beer scene, and gives us something slightly different. 

I’ll leave you with a very happy BeerMoose: 










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  1. retiredmartinMarch 7, 2024 at 6:04 PM

    You're so young!

    Yes, the Saffron period was dreadful, but 20 years ago the Radegund was as famous as the Blue and my wife mourns the loss of the grot.

    Nonetheless I agree it's what Cambridge needs and they take their beer seriously.

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  2. Beer MooseMarch 7, 2024 at 6:07 PM

    Sorry haha. I’ve got a milestone birthday in 2 years though!

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