I know Penkridge quite well for non beer reasons so the chance to visit some of its pubs was eagerly anticipated.
Met up with the gang (at least those who were on time) at the Shakespheare for Brain's Milkwood before getting the train to Penkridge.
We started at the Littleton Arms where there was due to be a Japenese themed food night meaning it would apparantly get busy later on. For me the beer choice was Backyard's The Hoard (brewed after the Saxon Discovery near the brewery.)
Next to the Star where we sat outside (in the shade!) sampling Ringwood Forty-Niner and then Jennings Cockerhoop.
Boat next (my suggestion) but little choice so for me it was Blacksheep.
Last pub in Penridge was the Horse and Jockey where I went for Banks's Mild.
At this point train timing meant I had to depart earlier than the others so left with GP back to Birmingham. We tried to get into the Brier rose but it was too busy so I ventured up to the wellington for Keltek 4K Mild and then Merry Miner Going Underground.
Back at New Street station I spotted a poster for a forthcoming musi festival and amonst the various acts in the smaller type face I noted one band that were new to me - must have been the inclusion of food in their name, so without further ado this blog's new must listen to group - Bowling for Soup.
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