The Dolphin, Hastings... OK, my local, but still brings in great guest ales, in addition to the 3 regulars, Hophead, Directors and Sussex Best, the seasonal regular, Dark Star APA, and why wouldn't I go there?
So, what was different today? The rain and wind, and me being the only person on the beach... with about 200 gulls?
No, 2 Olympic guests at the Dolphin! Though, sadly, not Jessica Ennis and Victoria Pendleton, but 2 very good ales... Goddards 4.6% GO4IT!, a pale, dry, bitter, with a slightly metallic aftertaste, and not meant to be a complaint, as it is a good bitter, so not so sad! Also, and sorry, the pump clip has the tosser Sebastion Coe on it, tossing 5 olympic rings in the air... or is that juggling? Nethergate Brewery Lord of the Rings, 4.2% of, yet another, pale hoppy ale (I love this pub), quite dry, and very easy to drink...
OK, I ended up drinking Dark Star ales... first, Hophead, then APA... and very nice...
...and I did meet a QPR supporting family, on holiday in Hastings, great company, and a few great to chat to regulars too, and I'm looking forward to the arrival of the Olympic 'flame' tomorrow, where does all this fun end...
Cheers!
nice posting. thanks for sharing
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