I agree about the variability of real ale but that, to some extent, is the beauty of it. None of us should put up with beer that is badly stored or served because we know that when it is looked after correctly it will taste divine.

I don't mind how it is dispensed and have had some wonderful microbrews in The States (Seattle area) that would not be classed as real ale here because they weren't hand pulled.

Real ale and real music - who can beat it?
R