Portcullis Rare Ales Night
On Thursday 11 March The Portcullis was filled with BADRAG supporters who enjoyed nine rare ales, others drank them dry during the following weekend! The April monthly social gathering was held at the Royal Air Forces Association clubhouse in Westbury-on-Trym by invitation of Phil Lowndes the Chairman and his committee. Unfortunately attempts to source a Mild Ale were not fruitful but the fifteen BADRAG supporters present enjoyed Uley Pigs Ear 5% abv, a light golden coloured "Strong IPA" that had little bitterness and drank like some Barley Wines. Also available and enjoyed were Uley Hogshead Pale Ale 3.5%; Wadworth's George and the Dragon 4.5%; St Austell Tribute 4.2% and Bass 4.4% all at £2.40 to £2.50 per pint. Five real ales for a club all in good condition was remarkable, they have a way of encouraging members to support real ale - they run a Cask Ale Club, members buy 20 pint cards for £40 that offer about 50p discount per pint!
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