Paul Shearsmith kindly sent me more thirst-inspiring mid-twentieth century beer labels. These are from Taylor Walker & Co at the Barley Mow Brewery in Limehouse (1730-1960) and Whitbread at the Hind Brewery in Chiswell St (1750-1976). At this time of year, my instinct is to install myself in the snug and stay there till spring, sampling ales by the fire. I cannot decide whether to start with a pint of Taylor Walker’s Cannon Stout or Whitbread’s Double Brown.
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