Stuart! I just tried the 1st one last weekend. Tried the Butcombe Gold Bitter. Took it to our song circle, where I could sit quietly and sip whilst listening to other's sing. I dont usually pick bitter as my first choice when picking a beer, but this was first rate! I'd happily have more. (As you remember, there was quite a bit of beer left from the excursion, including some Shipyard, so I have saved those special ones for times when I an not distracted...*grin*)

Strollin' Johnny...I have had Shiner...and Moosehead, and those are about a 'C' rating (though Shiner Bock may rate a C+)...Now Black Sheep! I was lucky enough to be gifted with a bottle 2 years ago, and THAT is fine beer!