Only here for the beer: Congleton appoints ale taster for town anniversary
by Mark Brown North of England correspondent from on (#5XQ4Q)
Benedict Goodale is given the coveted job to mark Cheshire parish's 750th anniversary
In the past, he would have been able to send publicans to the stocks for inflating the price of beer because everyone, including the children, drank it.
Unfortunately I don't have those powers," said the UK's newest official ale taster". But there will be perks. The role will certainly involve tasting ale. Or I bloomin' well hope so," joked Paul Boswell. They're not paying me so I hope I'll get something out of it."
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