Sarah’s small changes make a big difference at the Glass Blower

In February, Sarah marked 12 years as pub manager at The Glass Blower.

During the past year, the pub also celebrated its inclusion in the publication by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) – The Good Beer Guide 2025.

Sarah said: “We returned to The Good Beer Guide for the first time in about eight years and are absolutely thrilled to be included again.

“It’s a massive achievement for us, as there are only two Castleford pubs included in the guide.”

The Glass Blower serves six real ales during the week and eight at weekends.

Alongside Wetherspoon’s three permanent real ale choices of Sharp’s Doom Bar, Greene King Abbot Ale and Ruddles is a selection of guest ales.

Sarah confirmed: “We serve three ales from three breweries throughout the week, then offer more choice at weekends, with five guest ales being served.

“These include ales from Acorn Brewery, Bradfield Brewery, Fuggle Bunny Brew House and Rudgate Brewery.

“There is always a choice of at least one light, one mid and one dark beer, although the dark beers are the most popular, and we often take customers’ suggestions – usually ales which they have seen and tried in other Wetherspoon pubs.”

Sarah concluded: “We have always served good beer, and interest has been steadily increasing, with our little changes obviously making a big difference to our real-ale customers and local CAMRA members.

“It’s a real team effort, keeping the ales in the best condition, and this return to The Good Beer Guide is testament to that hard work. “It means a lot to the team in our real-ale community pub.”