General - Jaid and some beers
Visiting rnc was splendid, many happy memories flooded back and the place was very similar in feel to the way it was 10 years ago with students lounging around smoking and bickering.
after a rainy gps demonstration I headed off to the barrels pub owned by Wye valley brewery. interestingly they had a seasonal beer on called Trekker’s ale it was rather nice and I can spot a potential marketing opportunity with this one! I can honestly say that the pub hasn’t changed in 10 ears and no bad thing.
Trekker's Ale
4.2% alc.
Trekker's Ale is brewed to promote the enjoyment of the British countryside. This
pale chestnut coloured session beer has the winning combination of Pale, Crystal
and Wheat Malts combined with the delicate flavours of East Kent Goldings and Bramling Cross hops.
Back at Worcester I used the gps to walk from forgate street to the Royal Balti and met up with Dave. My Buna was ok as was the starter, nothing special but edible, didn't set the taste buds afire.
We then adjourned next door to a treasure of a place, it is a free house called The Dragon Inn. the many and varied ales from micro breweries sourced from all around the country are expertly looked after by the landlord Richard. to say he is passionate about the quality and flavour of his beers would be an under statement. we also got on to talking Malts and I pulled a bottle of 1975 Glenlivett from my bag which was uncorked placed on the bar and drams splashd out. he returned the gesture by bringing a bottle of Highland Park 18 year old down and poring some for us. it is a shame but I couldn't really’ appreciate its subtlety because of the smoky room. Thats one of the nicest things about malts, they breed amiability and can spark off friendships and conversation when shared in good company.
I was amazed and delighted that the pub had an outside toilet, something I’ve not seen for years.
After a few hours of banter Dave and I headed back to his place, the grand tour completed I enjoyed the kip of a happy man.
Jaid went to the vet today and her tail is healing nicely. she does have another bandage on but this one is a little smaller so she is able to wag in the usual vigorous way people are familiar with.
A man from the taxi licensing department of Epsom council called me today. They are going to tare a strip from a taxi driver who wouldn’t take mine and Steve’s dog a few weeks ago. I don’t want the guy to lose his job, but a message must be sent out to everyone no matter about religious faiths ETC that Guide Dogs have to be carried in cabs. Even the Muslim counsel of Britain say that drivers should take them.
Thursday went very well with a busy show during the day, interest in gps was high which is always a good thing for us, I really think this technology has a smashing future and as the map data and hardware improves it can only get better.
After the show I used Trekker to find a pub called the Victory. It has a micro brewery around the back called Spinning Dog. I've actually seen there beers as far a field as Lancashire so they must be doing rather well. the two beers I sampled were lovely. An organic beer very fruity at 3,7 percent and a dark styled ale called Mutly's Dark which tastes to me a little like the old Banks Dark and that is splendid in any shape or form.
If only my taste pleasure of the flavours of beers I enjoy now was as developed when living in Hereford. It and Worcester have some cracking brewers and pubs that demonstrate the variety and depth of British brewing to its best.
We ar now on a train back to Worcester.
after a rainy gps demonstration I headed off to the barrels pub owned by Wye valley brewery. interestingly they had a seasonal beer on called Trekker’s ale it was rather nice and I can spot a potential marketing opportunity with this one! I can honestly say that the pub hasn’t changed in 10 ears and no bad thing.
Trekker's Ale
4.2% alc.
Trekker's Ale is brewed to promote the enjoyment of the British countryside. This
pale chestnut coloured session beer has the winning combination of Pale, Crystal
and Wheat Malts combined with the delicate flavours of East Kent Goldings and Bramling Cross hops.
Back at Worcester I used the gps to walk from forgate street to the Royal Balti and met up with Dave. My Buna was ok as was the starter, nothing special but edible, didn't set the taste buds afire.
We then adjourned next door to a treasure of a place, it is a free house called The Dragon Inn. the many and varied ales from micro breweries sourced from all around the country are expertly looked after by the landlord Richard. to say he is passionate about the quality and flavour of his beers would be an under statement. we also got on to talking Malts and I pulled a bottle of 1975 Glenlivett from my bag which was uncorked placed on the bar and drams splashd out. he returned the gesture by bringing a bottle of Highland Park 18 year old down and poring some for us. it is a shame but I couldn't really’ appreciate its subtlety because of the smoky room. Thats one of the nicest things about malts, they breed amiability and can spark off friendships and conversation when shared in good company.
I was amazed and delighted that the pub had an outside toilet, something I’ve not seen for years.
After a few hours of banter Dave and I headed back to his place, the grand tour completed I enjoyed the kip of a happy man.
Jaid went to the vet today and her tail is healing nicely. she does have another bandage on but this one is a little smaller so she is able to wag in the usual vigorous way people are familiar with.
A man from the taxi licensing department of Epsom council called me today. They are going to tare a strip from a taxi driver who wouldn’t take mine and Steve’s dog a few weeks ago. I don’t want the guy to lose his job, but a message must be sent out to everyone no matter about religious faiths ETC that Guide Dogs have to be carried in cabs. Even the Muslim counsel of Britain say that drivers should take them.
Thursday went very well with a busy show during the day, interest in gps was high which is always a good thing for us, I really think this technology has a smashing future and as the map data and hardware improves it can only get better.
After the show I used Trekker to find a pub called the Victory. It has a micro brewery around the back called Spinning Dog. I've actually seen there beers as far a field as Lancashire so they must be doing rather well. the two beers I sampled were lovely. An organic beer very fruity at 3,7 percent and a dark styled ale called Mutly's Dark which tastes to me a little like the old Banks Dark and that is splendid in any shape or form.
If only my taste pleasure of the flavours of beers I enjoy now was as developed when living in Hereford. It and Worcester have some cracking brewers and pubs that demonstrate the variety and depth of British brewing to its best.
We ar now on a train back to Worcester.
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