Right then.

I've tried their Tactical Nuclear Penguin and I was surprised by it. Potently flavoured as you'd expect, strange to the point of being unnerving, but interesting.

Am I happy I've tried it? Yes.

Would I try it again? Nope.

Should they have done it? Definately.

Should they do it again???

May I present "The End of History"

The Facts:

· 55% ABV

· Flavoured with nettles

· £500 per bottle.

· Sold in animal skins (7 grey squirrel, 4 stoat).

Causing Controversy for its own sake? I very much hope not.

This brewery is one of the most interesting and imaginative I know. They have produced some fantastic beers.

Can they actually call themselves "Brewers" any longer? Maybe better now: "Marketeers"? I don't know...

Please guys, enough is enough. You and the Modern Media who love to ride the waves of controversy and outrage calling it news. The "hype" is there now; use it and get back to what you're good at. (No, not "good", "great"). Use that imagination of yours for Good and don't waste it on worthless1 scandal creation.

Challenge us with tastes and not our sensibilities. I see what you've done. Well done. Now stop messing around and get back to work.

Let's hope you've not damaged yourselves or the industry you claim to be pushing forward.

Footnote

1: Worthless? Time will be the judge there.