I've noticed a definite uptick in pubs and bars I like (more in Bristol than Eastbourne, but still a couple of our local faves) doing Insta posts showing what beer they have on.
Not sure whether this is just a new person on their socials, whether it's around concerns that in January people might not remember to go there for beer or something else entirely.
But I love it.
I downloaded and use the absolutely dire "Real Ale Finder" app which almost no one is on (but two of our local haunts and the local 'spoons are) - it crashes more than it runs but, crucially did drive a last minute change of venue last Friday when The Crown had two (count 'em) guest casks on. Still - a pseudo useful resource to ensure we're not too disappointed...
In craft places the cadence of keg changes is quite slow so if they don't have loads on we want to try, it's useful to know that.
Knowing what beers a place has on is definitely a way to make me go there, even if my plans have to change. But does it lose the element of surprise?
Well, maybe but then there's also the hour or so before when I already know what my first drink will be when the anticipation itself is a good feeling.
After 40 years of drinking beer - it still has the ability to excite (and disappoint) but it's never "just a beer".
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