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North Wales Live
5 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
North Wales taproom and restaurant serving tapas with a Welsh twist
A popular craft beer brewery business has recently opened up a restaurant and taproom in Mold. Polly's Social is located at the Daniel Owen precinct in the town centre. Owner of Polly's Brew Company, Sean Wheldon has lived in and around Mold his whole life. Sean launched the company aged 25, from his grandad's farm stable and the brewery was named after his horse, Polly. The craft beer company has come on leaps and bounds over the years, rapidly growing from humble beginnings of brewing on the farm to reinforcing their position as the highest rated brewery in Wales. They are also among the highest rated in the UK as a whole, and their beer has been sold in Marks and Spencer. The open plan taproom has become a destination taproom for their loyal legion of fans who have been chomping at the bit for a venue to enjoy Polly's closest to the source. The venue has a bold, shiny, modern, industrial look with televisions on the wall, which show off the Polly's brewing process. The tables are a mix between communal or more private seating for the anti-social, such as myself. Behind us, there was a huge logo of Polly's Social on the wall with framed art prints of Polly's craft design labels on the opposite side. Polly's Social has about twenty-three beers on tap, including five hand pulled options, as well as in-house roasted coffee and a line of spirits and wine. To try and pick one, out of a choice of twenty-three is really difficult. However, they do let you try a small sample. I don't think I have ever tasted a bad Polly's beer, so you can't really go wrong. My wife chose a half of one of their pale ale core beers. Floret, which is a delicious hazy juice bomb of a beer, bursting with peach, mango, and orange notes from its Citra and Simcoe hops. I ordered a half of Polly's Welsh Black Nitro Stout, which you can only get at the tap room. Stouts are back in fashion and this one didn't disappoint with a tang of rich coffee, dark chocolate, burnt toffee and even a bit of raisin. The nitrogen ensured a white creamy head on top of the glorious black stuff. The clientele was not what I was expecting at lunch time, with quite a lot of locals and elderly people eating, rather than the bearded tattoo stereotype of craft beer drinkers. The menu is split into three categories of grazing dishes, small plates or Sunday roasts. But does the food quality match the premium reputation of Polly's beer? Well, we were about to find out. As it was lunch time we decided to go for the light grazing dishes menu, where as you can choose any 3 for £18 between Wednesday to Saturday 12-3pm. The first dish we ordered arrived from the kitchen almost immediately. We started off proceedings with a starter of confit garlic focaccia, which we dipped into a dish of Welsh Blodyn Aur rapeseed oil with a balsamic glaze. The spongy bread was perfect for sharing with a soft and fluffy inside and its famous signature chew. The next dish to arrive on our table was a Polly's Beef Burger Slider. This mini burger may have been small but it was packed full with flavour due to the grain fed juicy beef patty. It was covered with a delicious house burger sauce along with sloppy melted cheese and crisp onions. It wasn't easy to share, but we managed to cut it in half and got stuck in. The burger was absolutely delicious and was too good to share to be honest. Next up, was 'Tatws Bravas', a Welsh version of the popular Spanish tapas dish. The lightly fried cubed potatoes were smothered in a sweet and smoked bravas sauce with a splash of aioli on the top. It was a bit messy to eat, but what's a bit of spill amongst friends? Last but not least was the IPA brine jerk chicken, which was a Polly's beer marinated boneless chicken thigh alongside some red cabbage slaw. The juicy and succulent chargrilled tinged meat packed a bit of heat, which meant a glug of Polly's beer after every bite. Glorious stuff. Other choices on the grazing menu included Polly's beef sausage, crab scones, salt and pepper corn ribs or house harsh browns. The small plates menu was fairly similar to the grazing dishes only with more choice and bigger. The Sunday roasts menu looked really interesting with choices such as modern apple glazed pork loin, grain fed sirloin or oyster mushroom wellington. Desserts included things like banana bread, rum pineapple, fudge stout brownies and house waffles for £8 each. We mooched over to pay the bill and vowed to return to try one of the other beers on the next visit. I am more than happy to report that the quality of the food at Polly's Social easily matches the premium quality and reputation of their fruity and juicy IPAs. And that is one very serious high bar to reach. Polly's Social - The Facts We ordered: IPA brine jerk chicken £6 Tatws Bravas £6 Polly's Beef Burger Slider £6 Confit garlic focaccia £5 Floret £2.30 Polly's Welsh Black Nitro Stout £2.50 Total: £27.80 Opening Times: Monday – Closed Tuesday 5pm – 10.30pm Wednesday and Thursday 11am – 10.30pm Friday 11am – 11.30pm Saturday 10.30am – 11.30pm Sunday 11.30am – 10.30pm Atmosphere: Cooler than a polar bear Car Parking: Public car park across the road £1.50 Disabled Access: Full disabled access Service: Beer-y happy to see you Overall: One of the most highly rated breweries in the UK, opens a tap room in Mold. Find It: Polly's Social New Unit 4, Daniel Owen Centre Mold CH7 1AP
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Daily Express
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
All systems go for veteran soccer tourney
Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: Citra, who is also Safa Kunak former deputy president, said his past experience in football management helped ensure preparations were on track. KUNAK: Mostyn FC has completed preparations for its upcoming veteran football tournament to be held this Sunday (July 13) at the Mostyn Estate field. Club president Citra Masadi said work was done to ensure the pitch is in good condition, while facilities such as the grandstand, toilets and changing rooms are ready for use. 'We've made the necessary arrangements to ensure the tournament runs smoothly. The public, especially residents nearby, are welcome to attend,' he said. He said volunteers, club members and strategic partners carried out a gotong-royong last week to clean and prepare the area. Eight teams are taking part in the tournament, open to players aged 41 to 60, with cash prizes and trophies to be awarded. The teams include Mostyn FC, Tong Talun FC, Sollog FC, Pakatan FC, MU Supporters (Otai) Lahad Datu, Pebisa FC and Peng-Yu FC. Citra, who is also Safa Kunak former deputy president, said his past experience in football management helped ensure preparations were on track. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Celeb couple Rezky Aditya, Citra Kirana on happy marriage: 'Always spend time together'
KUALA LUMPUR: Since tying the knot in 2019, Indonesian actors Rezky Aditya and Citra Kirana have navigated the natural ups and downs of married life. Like many couples, the popular stars admit they're still learning how to build a harmonious life together. Citra, affectionately known as Ciki, shared that both she and her husband strive to create a happy and lasting family life. One way they do this is by finding common ground in every situation. "There are always challenges in marriage, and it's important to face them with an open heart," she was quoted as saying in a news report yesterday. "To keep things harmonious and romantic, we make time for just the two of us. One way we do that is by travelling together, including making trips to Malaysia." The couple was recently in Malaysia to promote their film, Keajaiban Air Mata Wanita, which also marked their first time working together in a feature film. They mentioned they would extend their visit for a short holiday. "Spending quality time together is very important in any relationship. Having shared hobbies is also crucial, and right now, we're both really into pickleball," she added. Citra, known for her role as Yumna in the 2023 film Air Mata di Ujung Sajadah, emphasised the importance of patience and understanding in a marriage. "Even though we've been married since 2019, we're still in the process of learning how to understand each other," she said.
Daily Express
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Ex-Safa Kunak DP says football development in district has deteriorated
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: Describing the announcement by Safa Kunak President, Dato' Sri Anil Sandhu (pic), who resigned on Sunday, Citra said he was 'not surprised' by the president's withdrawal. KUNAK: Citra Masadi, who used to be the Deputy President of Safa Kunak, said he stepped down from his role in the local football body over a year ago. Describing the announcement by Safa Kunak President, Dato' Sri Anil Sandhu, who resigned on Sunday, Citra said he was 'not surprised' by the president's withdrawal. Advertisement Anil made a statement last Sunday while attending the final match between Mostyn FC and Uncle Chang FC at the Kunak town field, organised by Safa Kunak. 'I resigned from the position of Deputy President earlier, in March last year, and after that, the district Safa continued to be managed by the existing committee members,' said Citra to the Daily Express in a brief message on Tuesday. Citra, however, did not elaborate further on the reasons for his action but noted that the development of football, particularly the teams in Kunak, has been deteriorating over the past year. Recently, Kunak ranked fourth in the men's team football qualification round for the Tawau zone in the 11th Sabah Games (Saga-XI) 2025. Meanwhile, there are rumours that the Treasurer and a Vice President of Safa Kunak have also stepped down from their roles. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Record
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Tesco brings back nostaglic 90s beer to stores after being discontinued over 20 years ago
This extremely popular bevy was well known for its bright red and yellow logo with two large D's. For those wanting to reminisce about the 90s, Brits can now do so with a cool drink in the garden this summer as Tesco has brought back a nostalgic beer that was extremely popular over 30 years ago. Two decades on since it was discontinued, the supermarket giant has brought Double Diamond back to UK stores. While the nostalgic drink returned to pubs last year as a pale ale, shoppers will now be able to pick up a pack of four 440ml bottles from Tesco for £5.75, or for £5 if shoppers are a clubcard member. First brewed in 1876 as an India Pale Ale, the popular 90s drink was widely recognised for its bright red and yellow with two large D's. Many people also memorised its famous slogan: "A Double Diamond works wonders." At its peak, over 50million pints of Double Diamond were sold in a single year, reports the Mirror. However, its popularity soon came to an end as the beer was discontinued in 2003. Tesco's version of Double Diamond has an ABV of 3.8 per cent and is made with a new recipe that features Citra, Colombus and Mosaic hops. Jamie Allsopp, re-founder of Allsopp and Sons, said: "Double Diamond is our A-list star. This sessionable Pale Ale is the next iteration of Double Diamond and we hope will find a place in the affections of new drinkers, as well as those that haven't tasted it in 30 years." Double Diamond made its return to the UK last year, with 12 pubs currently selling the pale ale. Unfortunately none of these establishments are in Scotland, but with Double Diamond returning to Tesco stores, Scots will once again have the chance to indulge in the beer. Allsopp and Sons announced the return of Double Diamond last year through their Instagram. With a picture that read "Only here for the beer", the caption said: "It's back, and it still works wonders! "After months of research and trialling recipes to make it perfect, we've relaunched Double Diamond. Revived as a 3.8% pale ale that drinks like a lager, it's a delicious, easy-going, sessionable draught beer, coming very soon to your favourite pubs!" Many fans raved in the comments, with one person writing: "Had some today absolutely delicious !!" Another Instagram user added: "I still remember the jingle!" A third commenter went as far as to quote the jingle, saying: "Double Diamond works wonders, works wonders, so drink one today." In other beer news, Manchester-based brewery Marble Beer has recently increased the alcohol level of their flagship pale ale following various complaints from customers. After new tax rules were introduced for alcohol products, the brewery decided to slash their alcohol by volume (ABV) from 3.9 per cent to 3.4 per cent. However, following grumbles from customers, Marble has now confirmed it has changed its mind and that their beer will go back to its original 3.9 per cent. The beer is available in cans, cask and keg formats. Since August 2023, how drinks in the UK are taxed has changed. Instead of being based on the categories of wine, beer, spirits and ciders, alcoholic beverages are now taxed based on their strength. This means drinks with an ABV below 3.5 per cent are taxed at a lower rate. As a result of this change, Marble wasn't the only brewery who decided to lower the alcohol content in some of its products this year. Originally, Grolsch Premium Pilsner had an ABV of five per cent. However, after its relaunch in 2020, it was slashed to four per cent by its parent firm Asahi. Now with the new drink tax, the premium pilsner is now down to 3.4 per cent to fit in with the lower tax rate. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
