Pride is indeed a joyous thing.
I discovered that there was a world beyond Watney’s when I first tasted Barnsley Bitter in a country pub somewhere between Corby and Northampton. When I then learnt that this marvellous brew was to become history I joined CAMRA and was involved in a fair few beer festivals in the 70s.
In 1975 I auctioned off 8 pints of London Pride at Northampton Drill Hall, for £2 a pint. Amazing what people will pay when they’ve spent the day drinking.
If I were told that i was only ever allowed to drink one single beer, then Landlord is the beer that I would choose.
I am not in favour of the proliferation of so-called ‘craft’ beers and ‘American’ IPA, who drinks this stuff?
I agree with you about Landlord if I could only drink one beer, unless TT's Boltmaker - their best bitter - were available.