Yesterday, Shirley Collins wrote a letter to our local brewery in Lewes saying that thought it would be a good idea to mark the centenary of the birth of Bob Copper (on 06/01/15) with a special ale. They did not take long to make up their minds on this matter because this morning they were on the phone to her saying what a good idea this was and they would certainly do this. Shirley sounded very excited on the phone.
When you think how many barrels of their ale that Bob sold over the bar of the Central Club over the many years he ran it - not to mention the copious amounts of Harvey's Best that Bob put away himself, I think he deserves it. It was his favourite tipple. I look forward to sampling it myself with some enthusiasm. I shall be able to drink a toast to Miles Jenner, Harvey's head brewer. Come to think of it, I must have contributed a fair amount to Harvey's profits myself over the decades.

O good Ale! thou art my darling,
Thou art my joy both night and morning.