Beer at the gym

I have been asked to do some sampling (and selling) at a Christmas Market at the David Lloyd Centre in Edinburgh on 7/8 December. Should be fun. As many of you will doubtless know, David Lloyd Centres are gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts, et al... basically good wholesome places. I will hopefully prove that good wholesome places are full of good wholesome people who still enjoy a little bit of what they fancy.... top quality craft beer!

Cellar bar for Cellarman

I am doing a tasting tonight at Ryan's Cellar Bar. The group will number around 60, which is big for a tasting but should be fun. I generally go through the history of beer, how beer is made, the styles of beer and, of course, the tasting itself. Usually throws up a few nuggets. For example, did you know 'minding your P's and Q's' comes from a beer related situation? The origins of 'small beer' are interesting and the punishment for serving bad beer in Babylon would put Environmental Health to shame!!

Rugby and beer

I was at Linlithgow RFC today to discuss beer festivals, beer tastings and club beer amongst other things. What a great set up. A real for members/by members, honest-to-goodness amateur rugby club with a pride in their club and heritage. They are keen to do a beer festival, possibly in June. I really do hope I get the chance to do a tasting there too. It would be great fun.