(but then I don't know a lot of people who willingly drink bad beer)... You don't know many Americans then. *GRIN*

Old Lady is not just a biker term Sorkieluv. It was quite common in London when I was a kid, along with Old Gal, Old Dutch (Duchess of Fife - Wife), Old boiler, The Trouble and Strife, The Ball & Chain, and The Missus.