I've been watching from afar (via Opening Times, ironically) as these places open - plus new Marble locations, though I haven't been to town in recent flying visits. Neil visited Chorlton recently, which is supposed to have some worthy ale outlets these days, apparently.
I've ordered some Sierra Nevada online from Sainsbo's, so Sunday may be the day for trying a (celebratory or suicidal) drop.
Gaaagggh!!! The order arrived, but no Sierra Nevada! Presume out of stock. They sent Hardcore IPA instead which, in a fit of peek/disappointment, I returned. Despite being more expensive, I should have kept it on the chance that, as with a wrongly delivered item from Asda earlier this year, they may have credited me without bothering with the hassle of collecting.
You will find it mentioned elsewhere under Royal Wedding beers, but I got here first, and not plagiarised 'cos I found it on my Lidl brochure
Shepherd Neame Middleton to Windsor ale, 500ml, 4% abv at 99p per bottle, availble from Thursday 21 April
"Do I know where hell is? hell is in hello"
Wadworth Bishop's Tipple, 5.5%, 500ml, Morrisons, £1
Light copper; lighter than expected as it comes in a brownish bottle. Nicely balanced hops, not aggressive. Very good, imo, for the price.
I've twice been caught out at Streatham Morrisons as they keep putting these on the £1.75 shelf (a combination of which become 4 for £5.50). So I get to the till, have 3x£1.75 and 1x£1.00, meaning I don't get the discount! Invariably scuttle back for another £1.75 bottle, knocking £1.50 off the bill, and keep the BT at £1.00. Next time I think I'll get a dozen of these & have done with it.
"Do I know where hell is? hell is in hello"