I was in Liverpool during the evening of 28 January 2014 for one reason: Liverpool v Everton, the Merseyside Derby! Upon arriving in Liverpool, I made my way to the familiar environment that is the Ship and Mitre Pub.
In the Ship, I plumped for Mary Rose Bitter by Hornbeam Brewery. I found Mary Rose to have a nice sweet flavour with a hint of fruit. Score 8.5/10.
A few doors along from the Ship and Mitre on Dale Street is the Excelsior Pub. I popped in there for a pint prior to taking the short train and bus ride to Anfield. In the Excelsior, I tried 24 Carat Gold by the Liverpool Organic Brewery.
I felt 24 Carat Gold had a bit of a funny taste which I just could not put my finger on. It had a hint of water in it, but not in a bad way like a beer I commented on in my previous post. Score 7/10.
To be present when your team beats your traditional local rival is always special. But to see the Reds beat the Blues 4-0 was much better than I could have anticipated. My only disappointment was we didn't smash our record derby win, which was a 6-0 win back in 1935! That said, I should be clear that I am not the kind of Liverpool supporter that does not like to see Everton do well; just as long as it's not too well!
Prior to catching the last train home, I returned to the Ship and Mitre. With the elation I was feeling, nothing was going to put a downer on my mood. Amazingly, Blonde by the York Brewery improved my feelings of elation!
Blonde had a most delightful and refreshing taste, with a hint of fruitiness. Score 9/10.
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