Anyone for (boring) brown bitter?

[AlanH]

I grew up in Sale Moor, used to drink in the Legh Arms, Temple, Sale Hotel, and The Bridge on Dane Rd. The Holts in The Legh was always spot on, multi room pub back then with a revolving main front door. I have a few tales to tell of that place.

All my locals too along with The Carters. Sadly, the revolving door went from The Legh. I remember getting my mother-in-law's wheelchair up the five steps and through this door! Now there is a ramp via the vault. I've not been in the Sale Hotel since it reopened as The Moorfield .

Back on (boring) Brown Bitter, The Temple used to sell the excellent John Smith's Magnet. This dark "nutty" ale was easily the best beer JS produced and a sad day when it was discontinued. Far better than any of the c*** that they manufacture today!