More of the above yesterday.

Jennings Sneck Lifter and Acorn Barnsley Bitter both on good form in the Old Angel last night.

Tried the new Old Mill brew Red Goose 4.2% this lunchtime in the Bay Horse at Heck ... very enjoyable.

More Red Goose in the Bay Horse this evening.

Have been drinking Red Goose in the Punchbowl Thorne for a while now, agree, very enjoyable .

The Drum (Bentley) re-introduces a Cask Ale tomorrow. Black Sheep Bitter first up.

Courage Directors in top form in the Bull Inn, Olney (Bucks) yesterday as was Everards Tiger Best Bitter in the Barley Mow at Cosgrove (Northants).

Had a fantastic pint called Fox Brewery Red Poll 3.9% in Walters (Hull) last night, followed by a Pennine Brewery Co Amber Necker 3.5%, which wasn't as nice as the Red Poll in my opinion but perfectly fine.

There's a small, new real ale bar just opened a few doors down from Walters called Wm. Hawkes, didn't seem to have much selection yet so we opted for Walters, but hopefully with time it'll be another great real ale establishment.

Was introduced to the rather wonderful Wychwood Bountiful 4.0% in the Witch & The Wardrobe (Lincoln) on Monday. A chestnut ale with a rich mixture of malts and fruits.

North Yorkshire over the last 3 days ... highlights ...

Rudgate Ruby Mild at the Royal Oak, Dacre Banks
Theakston Old Peculier at the Cover Bridge Inn, East Witton
H&H Olde Trip at the Bay Horse, Masham
Ossett Big Red at the Cross Keys, Knareborough

... slight negative ...

Middleham (we were based there) ... four pubs in the town square all serving Black Sheep Bitter ... admittedly, a couple had a Theakston brew on too (one had Black Bull Bitter and another had Old Peculiar) ... my real complaint, why couldn't one of them serve Black Sheep Ale or Riggwelter?

York on Friday ...

Moor Brewery Merlins Magic 4.3% (Pivni)
Theakstons Black Bull Bitter 3.9% (Golden Fleece)
Kelham Island Firestarter 3.8% (Ye Olde Starre)
Bartrams Cherry Stout 4.8% (Maltings)
Thornbridge Black Harry 3.9% & Thornbridge Lord Marples 4.0% (York Tap)

A very enjoyable afternoon.

Info: The Maltings has had a facelift and been extended.