19 May 2012
I imagine buying beer Could appear a daunting task In a foreign pub or bar What to pay and what to ask Twelve pound for a pint in Rome Three pound if you drink at home Branded piss or local loam Larger, bitter, ale, cask What to pay and what to ask
Then there's cider; scrumpy, pear Stowford Press, Aspall, 'Bow In a foreign pub or bar Branch out / stick to what you know Should you drink it cloudy, frothed Should you drink it cool or hot Take it iced or mulled and soft Should the small fruit pieces show Branch out / stick to what you know
Wheat beer makes things harder still What's the difference, is it strong In a foreign pub or bar Trust the Dutch and drink along Jugs, and pitchers, tankards too Grenade glass or yard-long flute Pints or halves, oh, what to do Such selection, so beau font Trust the Dutch and drink along
Go for red, white or rose By the region or by grape In a foreign pub or bar Know merlot from your Beaujolais Decant, bubble, wash for strap Golden tint or watered tap Some so special, some that lack Subtle, potent, fine bouquet Know merlot from your Beaujolais
Finally, the spirits/shots Vodka, whiskey, gin and rum Aftershock, tequila slammers At the time all seem such fun Pernod makes a meal's end Sambuca the lairy friend Beware of absinthe, rainbow's bend Every foreign Rising Sun At the time all seem such fun
J. x
A Friday Night Drinking Song About Drinking • Opuss № I