A very welcome return of this event. Only listed beers tried since Kentish Ale has done a sterling job and beaten me to it. Must have been unlucky with my selections as I found the quality of some of the beers a little wanting. Fortunately the forecasted rain held off for much of the day and I returned with my first sunburn of the year. Amended Battledown Sunbeam to give it its full name :).

1230 visit. Our reason for being here today, a long awaited return of the annual Steam & Beer event. Did this way back in 2002 and have not had a chance to return until today. Due to other problems, the SKLR last put this on in 2008. A welcome return and again, nothing changes at all here. Discount admission for CAMRA members/OAP's, included a return journey on the old Bowaters Papermill Steam train plus, a free pint too? A good beer range with over 30 ales on plus Cider and Perry. Live music and good value food. Some Pot' rejects up here, but a shame that we didn't see good friend of SKLR, Dr Diesel, Tony would have liked this! A good session had by all and the weather was kind too. Recommended.