There comes a time when you want to gather friends and enjoy an evening with a bit more of a purpose than simply chatting, drinking and singing (maybe the singing is just my circle of friends). There are games nights, Murder Mystery Dinners (I highly recommend the range from Paul Lamond Games), tastings and many other, less conventional entertainments. In this case we're talking beer tasting. I had too much and I have several friends who enjoy a glass of ale; this was a match made in heaven ... probably not, actually, as you will hear:

We had beers from Sharpe's brewery: Atlantic  , Doombar , Wolf Rock , Cornish Pilsner , Number 8 Single Brew Reserve  and Number 9 6-Vintage Blend .

From Brains The Reverend James, we had The Original  , the Rye  and Gold . We were hosted to a wonderful evening meeting the Rev James team at the Bull Pub in Highgate.

And, from the East London Brewing Company, we had Cowcatcher 

We originally came across Cowcatcher at a beer and cheese tasting at Paxton and Whitfield in St James,