The hare on the bottle

I blogged before about the Gem from Bath Ales, a beer I really like and drink far too seldom. That said, it was yesterday evening's poison. What is interesting is that it was actually Wolfie's choice: I showed him the two beers I bought and asked him which one I should have. He enthusiastically pointed at the Gem. Then tried to grab it, then got grumpy because I wouldn't let him take it. Must be the hare on its label. And the colour: Wolfie, just like me, loves darkish orange and amber colours. I don't want to get him too enthusiastic about beer at such tender age, but this was a funny little moment.

A gem of an ale

I often blog about beers, but I seldom blog about Bath, which is a lovely city. It is also the hometown of Bath Ales, a microbrewery that sells its products all around England, if not in the whole of UK. With the hare on its label (yes, it's an hare, not a rabbit). And if you try one, you will not regret it. Like the Gem, which is one of its main beers. This was tonight's poison and is always a pleasure to drink. Dark as an ale should be, and just bitter enough. On a rainy and/or cool day, this is the perfect drink. Or any day for those of you who, like me, don't like blonde beers much. It is truly, excuse the bad pun, a gem of an ale.