Little time to write about beer of late. Still some time to drink the stuff, but that is most definitely the priority over writing about it.
So, we're spending most of our time in Eastbourne these days, and mostly we tinker with computers, code, electronic and other geek-gear in the furtherance of TechResort CIC. But when the working day is over, we still like to seek out a good pint, and (try to) chill out a bit over some nice beer.
We've been pleasantly surprised by some pubs in town of late:
The Victoria in Latimer Road has definitely upped its game of late - from perfect seller of Harvey's beers through a bit of a spell of lack-lustreness and back to good form albeit with a smaller range of beer on at any one time.
So, this is frequently our "I'm thirsty" after work venue. Olympia is my current favourite offering (athough Waterloo gets an honourable mention).
The Crown and Anchor - on the seafront (more or less) which is even closer to the office has started offering more than the normal Greene King beers. We both dislike Green King beer - even when it is really well kept (which it is at the Crown and Anchor) and would usually walk out of a pub that doesn't offer a guest. So, imagine our excitement when S passed the door one day on his way into the office and said "They've got Hopback Summer Lightning". It's been on a few times since so we're crossing our fingers that they'll continue to offer a decent alternative to GK beers. Their food is also good stuff.
And a little out of town is The Sussex Ox which we went to last night for a birthday treat for the man of the house. We were expecting Longman beers which, although definitely improving over time, are not something we usually get excited about. But instead (or rather, in addition to) last night there was an Arbor Ales beer from Bristol. Food was nice and the surroundings were fantastic. If we can find a way of putting the Ox into a weekend walk, I'll wager it'll happen.
So, whilst Eastbourne still really needs a killer real ale pub...there are pockets of goodness which, for the good of the team, we'll continue to explore just so's you don't have to.
