Lets hope for a better 2021
iamgrumpyoldman J.W. Lees Moonraker Brewed for over 50 years. Named after farm workers who tried to rake the moon from a Middleton stream.…
Beer
The End of an awful year
Tatton Red Hot Poker A spicy, fruity, warming beer with a rich ruby red colour and a big flavour – subtle ginger,…
These are both heavyweight beers
McEwan’s Champion Used to be known as No 1; then in 1997 it was re-named No 1 Champion Ale after winning a…
Duo from Weetwood
Weetwood Cheshire Cat Smooth and well-balanced with refreshing citrusy flavours. Very blonde and very easy drinking. Weetwood Eastgate Ale A golden beer…
Blast from the past
This was surprising for me, never really took to it first time round, but not bad at all.
Better get them in early-ish as its a school night
I’m told beer should not be stored in clear glass: There’s a simple reason why beer bottles were made with brown or…
My new best friend
Fullers 1845 is definitely becoming a regular, not sure if there is less choice on the shelf, or its always on special…
Fullers Friday
These are real, good old fashioned beer. The question is do I like them because they are good old fashioned, am I…
Old Tom: Fursty Ferret: Bishops Finger: McEwans Champion:
Named in honour of the inquisitive and extremely “fursty” ferrets of the Gribble Inn, a celebrated golden brown ale, full of character.…