Football and Ale

Watching England is always a nervy experience and it proved to be the case once more. I went out to watch the England vs. Slovenia match at a local pub with my old man and sampled a few nice ales while doing so.

First up was a pint of Old Speckled Hen, on offer from Greene King. A nice beer indeed; pleasant and easy to drink with elements of fruit, malt and toffee all combining for a top drink.



Second up (and my preferred of the two beers) was two pints of Brains SA Gold. Originally launched in 2006, this golden ale was lovely and refreshing with citrus bitterness adding balance. A boss beer!



Also nice to see England scrape through – bring on the Germans!