Lincoln yesterday, the highlights being;

Pheasantry Best Bitter 3.8%, in the William Foster.

Oldershaw Newton's Drop 4.1%, in the Ritz.

Batemans XB 3.7% and Batemans XXXB 4.8%, in the Treaty Of Commerce.

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Jolly Sailor Selby Best 4.5%, a new experience, in the Marketplace Alehouse and Deli, Doncaster on Friday evening and I certainly wouldn't put anyone off it.

Two Roses Black Beauty Stout 5.0%, hit the spot in the Queens.

Daleside Monkey Wrench 5.3%, always enjoyable and found in the Gatehouse.

The Corner Pin also had a brand new experience on Friday in the shape of Camerons Phenology 5.0%, described as a Belgian style Saison, one for the lovers of pale ale.

Preston yesterday evening, highlights being;

Upham Brewery Autumn Leaves 4.3%, a deliciously malty ruby ale in the Greyfriar.

Listers Limehouse Porter 4.1%, in the Black Horse - very nice!

Pre-match drinks yesterday were both very enjoyable;

Marketplace Alehouse and Deli - Jolly Sailor Jolly Stout 4.5%.

The Queens - Two Roses Nailmaker (Porter) 4.3%.

Celebratory drinks in the Corner Pin were;

Stancill Barnsley Bitter 3.8%.

Stancill Black (a dark session ale) 3.7%.

Called in to the Whitby (micro) Brewery yesterday, opposite the Abbey and sampled a pint of their Jet Black 4.5%, a quaffable chocolate porter.

The Wheatsheaf, Burn en-route home offered a very nice ale brewed by Banks & Taylor. Edwin Taylor's Extra Stout 4.5%, an enjoyable combination of chocolate and fruit.

Had my first taste of Stocks Doncaster Bitter 3.8% in the Hallcross on Thursday evening (pleasant enough but preference is for their Old Horizontal).

Also sampled for the first time, Doncaster Brewery De Warenne 4.8% in the Brewery Tap, a very enjoyable chestnut ale.

Sharp's Crosshaven 4.2%, a very enjoyable Oatmeal Stout, in the Corner Pin last night.

Warminster, Wiltshire yesterday, the highlights being;

Wadworth Farmers Glory 4.4%, in the Old Bell Inn.

Wessex Foxy's Best 4.0%, a malty best bitter, in the Fox and Hounds.

The historic city of Bath yesterday. Highlights were ...

Bath Gem 4.1%, a real favourite of mine, in the Bell Inn.

Flying Monk Habit 4.2%, a very enjoyable premium bitter, in the Raven.

Wednesday in Salisbury. Highlights ...

Gale's HSB 4.8%, in The Ox Row Inn.

Twisted Brewing Co. Pirate 4.2%, a malty best bitter, in the Bridge Tap.

Thursday evening in Bradford-on-Avon (after a day at Longleat). Highlights were ...

Moles Best Bitter 4.0%, in the Bear Inn.

Wadworth 6X 4.3%, in the Dandy Lion.

Warrington last night.

Rudgates Brew No1 Vanilla Mild 3.6%, another very nice ale from the Tockwith brewery, sampled in the Looking Glass.

Silloth Porter 4.5%, a Chocolate and Orange porter, enjoyed in the Lower Angel.

Poynton Vulcan 4.2%, a malty best bitter and welcome find, in 9 Gallon.

Brains SA 4.2% was on top form in the Amber Park, Wrexham this lunchtime.