a b c d e f Protz, Roger (2012). Oliver, Garrett (ed.). The Oxford Companion to Beer. Oxford University Press. p.714. ISBN 9780195367133. correspondent, Nazia Parveen North of England; Lavelle, Daniel (1 July 2017). "Swearing ban: Samuel Smith pub boss calls time on bad language". The Guardian . Retrieved 20 October 2020. Brewery launches beer in aid of Yorkshire regiment". Malton Mercury. April 2008. Archived from the original on 29 April 2008 . Retrieved 3 September 2012. In July 2017, Samuel Smith's Brewery banned motorcyclists from one of their pubs. Initially, no explanation was offered for the ban. It was later reported that the ban was instituted to keep "undesirables" from patronising the establishment. Local, long-term customers who were refused entry because they owned motorcycles, were offended by the notion of being compared to criminal motorcycle gangs. The affected customers reportedly have no legal recourse as "bikers were not a 'protected group' under the Equality Act." [26] [27] The brewery, under the direction of Humphrey Smith, is a major landowner within Tadcaster and a holder of many properties across England. Accusations of neglect to long-term empty properties were aired during a 2009 edition of BBC Inside Out Yorkshire & Lincolnshire. It also explored Smith's local power and disputes with Selby District Council, the local authority for Tadcaster, such as his pursuit of a number of planning application objections to judicial review stage at the council's cost. [16] 2010 [ edit ]

While bad language isn't necessarily something that should be actively encouraged, it is outright banned at the chain's pubs. Indeed, Humphrey Smith is well-known for visiting pubs he owns secretly, to test that rules are being enforced correctly. Again to try and encourage conversation among punters, there is no music to be played in Sam Smith's pubs. That means no jukeboxes or live music. No dogs The smallest of the three modern-day Tadcaster breweries, Sam Smith's is one of the few remaining British breweries to employ the traditional Yorkshire Squaresystem in the production of its beers. In 2019, the brewery became further notorious for its prohibitions after introducing rules banning the use of mobile telephones, tablets, e-books and laptops within the indoor area of its pubs with the aim of removing activities that discouraged conversation. The ban also includes "pictures of sport". [12]

Mouthfeel - Fantastic. Feels like it coats my mouth similar to a good whisky, without the alcohol burn. Reminds me of Innis and Gunn's Vanishing Point, in a good way. I've been sipping it for 51 minutes now, and have loved every second. Bryan, Kenza (2 July 2017). "Samuel Smith pub chain bans swearing at all its establishments 'because boss hates bad language' ". The Independent . Retrieved 17 December 2020. In October 2017, the brewery issued a chain-wide ban on the use of profanity in its pubs. The "zero-tolerance" policy calls for employees to cut off service to customers who use offensive language. It was reported that this policy, along with recent bans of groups identified as "undesirable" or potentially "rowdy" due to certain types of clothing worn, is part of a "traditional, "uncompromisingly Victorian" aesthetic" that the brewery tries to maintain in its pubs, which includes an absence of music and televisions. [28] 2018 [ edit ] Responding to the show's claims on the surplus policy, the brewery said this had been agreed with Trading Standards and was in line with British Beer and Pub Association Guidelines. Customers can also request a top-up. No music

Samuel Smith's Brewery is one of the only original breweries standing in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. a b "Tadcaster Brewery History". Tadcaster.uk.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013 . Retrieved 4 March 2014.Samuel Smiths brewery 'bans' bikers from Rotherham pub". BBC News online. 12 July 2017 . Retrieved 14 July 2017. Go to the pubs if you like. Enjoy them, and the beer, if you like. But don’t tell anyone they’re great value in 2023. The Old Brewery is both the oldest brewery in Yorkshire and the only surviving independent brewery in Tadcaster. [1] The smallest of the three modern-day Tadcaster breweries, Samuel Smith's is one of the few remaining British breweries to employ the traditional Yorkshire Square system, a method of fermentation developed in the 19th century to cleanse beer of yeast. Most modern squares are made of stainless steel but Smith’s prefers Welsh slate, which they feel helps keep natural carbonation entrained in the beer, imparting a creamier texture. [1]