Post CC Final drinks ...

Hogs Back TEA (Traditional English Ale) 4.2%, in the Green Man, Euston (adjacent to Great Portland Street tube station).

Youngs Bitter 3.7%, in the Fellow, Kings Cross.

Shepherd Neame Master Brew (Kentish Ale) 3.7%, a biscuit and toffee flavoured bitter, in Mabel's Tavern, Kings Cross.

Fullers ESB 5.5%, an extra special (strong) bitter, in the Euston Flyer, Kings Cross.

That's a gallon ...

Fullers ESB is a thing of beauty, and hard to find on draught in this neck of the woods.

Agreed. That and the Exeter Ferryman were the best two ales on the day.

Bought two bottles of Fullers 1845 from my local Select Save for £4.00. Bottle conditioned, and matured for 100 days. A premium ale at 6.2% and fantastic stuff.

Lincoln yesterday, the highlights being;

Pheasantry Best Bitter 3.8%, in the William Foster.

Oldershaw Newton's Drop 4.1%, in the Ritz.

Batemans XB 3.7% and Batemans XXXB 4.8%, in the Treaty Of Commerce.

I knew you would approve

Jolly Sailor Selby Best 4.5%, a new experience, in the Marketplace Alehouse and Deli, Doncaster on Friday evening and I certainly wouldn't put anyone off it.

Two Roses Black Beauty Stout 5.0%, hit the spot in the Queens.

Daleside Monkey Wrench 5.3%, always enjoyable and found in the Gatehouse.

The Corner Pin also had a brand new experience on Friday in the shape of Camerons Phenology 5.0%, described as a Belgian style Saison, one for the lovers of pale ale.

Preston yesterday evening, highlights being;

Upham Brewery Autumn Leaves 4.3%, a deliciously malty ruby ale in the Greyfriar.

Listers Limehouse Porter 4.1%, in the Black Horse - very nice!

Pre-match drinks yesterday were both very enjoyable;

Marketplace Alehouse and Deli - Jolly Sailor Jolly Stout 4.5%.

The Queens - Two Roses Nailmaker (Porter) 4.3%.

Celebratory drinks in the Corner Pin were;

Stancill Barnsley Bitter 3.8%.

Stancill Black (a dark session ale) 3.7%.

Called in to the Whitby (micro) Brewery yesterday, opposite the Abbey and sampled a pint of their Jet Black 4.5%, a quaffable chocolate porter.

The Wheatsheaf, Burn en-route home offered a very nice ale brewed by Banks & Taylor. Edwin Taylor's Extra Stout 4.5%, an enjoyable combination of chocolate and fruit.

Had my first taste of Stocks Doncaster Bitter 3.8% in the Hallcross on Thursday evening (pleasant enough but preference is for their Old Horizontal).

Also sampled for the first time, Doncaster Brewery De Warenne 4.8% in the Brewery Tap, a very enjoyable chestnut ale.

Sharp's Crosshaven 4.2%, a very enjoyable Oatmeal Stout, in the Corner Pin last night.

Warminster, Wiltshire yesterday, the highlights being;

Wadworth Farmers Glory 4.4%, in the Old Bell Inn.

Wessex Foxy's Best 4.0%, a malty best bitter, in the Fox and Hounds.

The historic city of Bath yesterday. Highlights were ...

Bath Gem 4.1%, a real favourite of mine, in the Bell Inn.

Flying Monk Habit 4.2%, a very enjoyable premium bitter, in the Raven.

Wednesday in Salisbury. Highlights ...

Gale's HSB 4.8%, in The Ox Row Inn.

Twisted Brewing Co. Pirate 4.2%, a malty best bitter, in the Bridge Tap.

Thursday evening in Bradford-on-Avon (after a day at Longleat). Highlights were ...

Moles Best Bitter 4.0%, in the Bear Inn.

Wadworth 6X 4.3%, in the Dandy Lion.

Warrington last night.

Rudgates Brew No1 Vanilla Mild 3.6%, another very nice ale from the Tockwith brewery, sampled in the Looking Glass.

Silloth Porter 4.5%, a Chocolate and Orange porter, enjoyed in the Lower Angel.

Poynton Vulcan 4.2%, a malty best bitter and welcome find, in 9 Gallon.

Brains SA 4.2% was on top form in the Amber Park, Wrexham this lunchtime.

Back in the Corner Pin yesterday and an excellent selection of ales available ...

Great Newsome Waste Not Want Not #6 3.8%, an IPA with citrus hints.

Great Newsome Liquorice Lads Stout 4.3%, not in the same league as the brewery's Gem's Stout but pleasant enough and the liquorice isn't overpowering.

Great Newsome Harvest Festivale 4.7%, a copper ale with biscuit and honey flavours, very nice.

Little Critters Nutty Ambassador 6.0%, an always enjoyable coffee and hazelnut milk stout.

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Nice one Ian, hope its a success on both fronts. https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/ne ... -1-9355378

Quote ="Moonshine"Nice one Ian, hope its a success on both fronts. https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/ne ... -1-9355378'" Agreed, look forward to trying it.

Quote ="Moonshine"Nice one Ian, hope its a success on both fronts. https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/ne ... -1-9355378'" Agreed, look forward to trying it.

Tuesday evening in the Lower Angel, Warrington ...

Wincle Beer Co. Full Fat 4.6%, a chocolate, liquorice and treacle milk porter which was very enjoyable.

Slaters Premium 4.4%, an excellent best bitter, malty with hints of caramel.

A couple of drinks in the Picture Palace, Braintree prior to heading out to Chelmsford races;

St Peters Honey Porter 4.5%, a dark ruby ale with a honey aroma and chocolate, honey and vanilla flavours. Very much to my taste.

Daleside Monkey Wrench 5.3%, a dark chestnut coloured winter warmer with malt and fruit overtones. A familiar taste of Yorkshire in Essex