Session testing is very important, and enjoyable, part of creating a new beer.

New beers need to be put through their paces to make sure it drinks well after the first couple and to see what the after effects are like.

Its given us the chance to get a few people together. First up, was the Colchester branch of CAMRA who we joined at Ye Olde Albion in Thank you for your expert feedback and for letting us intrude on your meeting.

Two days later, it was friends and family again. This time it was at the Coach & Horses on Greek Street in London. They drank the pub dry, which is a good sign.