Baltika

It was a hot and sunny day, and our short outing to Bicester demanded fluid refreshment at the Penny Black.

See 21 April for a previous visit.

Here is ice-cold Baltika #7 beer, refreshing at approaching 7% ABV in the beer garden. It is brewed in St Petersburg, and it was perfect for the time and place. The launch of the Baltika #7 Export brand was timed to the Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg in 1994. Since then the Baltika #7 has steadily been the market leader at the top of the premium segment. The Baltika #7 beer is made from selected malt and rare hops and is distinguished for its special softness and fullness.

But one thing leads to another, and after some Abbott Ale, we thought it a grand plan to eat some of the pub's truly excellent fish and chips, and, being a Friday, that brought with it a "free" pint of Ruddles. . It wasn't quite how we intended the day to be, but it was a very enjoyable one!