As regular readers will know, we are rather partial to a drop of Woodforde's finest Norfolk ales, and have frequently extolled their virtues on our blog.
However, as a new year has started, and many people will be resolving to moderate their alcohol intake and live healthier lives, we thought this was a good time to put the record straight and confirm that we do enjoy lots of drinks besides Wherry. We all like a good cuppa, even though I always think it tastes a lot better coming from a Woodforde's mug, and we hardly ever drink beer before the sun is over the yardarm.
Having said this .... Christmas was made rather enjoyable (we stress as a one off event) by the arrival of 2 beerboxes of Woodforde' ales: one of perennial favourite Wherry, and the other, of the rather delicious golden brew of Sundew.
As B.U. cellarman, I was in charge of looking after the beerboxes and seeing that the beer was kept at it's best. After it arrived I left it to settle in our porch , where it would be nice and cool. Unfortunately, the cold snap round Christmas, meant the beer was getting rather cooler than I wanted. I kept a thermometer to hand and tried to keep the temperature as close to the recommended 12 degrees as I could. At one point I had to employ a sleeping bag blanket, and my furry bottom to raise the temperature.
I think I must have done a good job though as both bears and minders from all 3 branches said how much they enjoyed the beer - not surprisingly it's all gone now.
Lots of love T.B.B. and all at B.U. xxx
