Barcelona Brown Ale

I've just got back from Barcelona, City of Light and Art, City of Gaudi, of grace and culture. After a leisurely stroll round the rather splendid Picasso Museum and looking at early works from Picasso including some amazing pencil drawings he made as a teenager and ceramics from when he was older, I felt the need for replenishment of the body, for food and drink. It might be shady and cool in the environs of the Museum in the Gothic Quarter, but outside it was bright and hot. A short stroll to the top of the road, turn left and there it is, La Princesa 23, one of my favourite haunts in Barcelona.

La Princesa 23 feels relaxed and comfortable, like walking barefoot in a comfy room decorated in Moroccan style with wrought iron light fittings, Moorish arches and bright mosaics. It also serves excellent food at a very reasonable price. And Cava - o what Cava it sells. And the latest addition to the menu is Newcastle Brown Ale. Alongside all the premium imported beers is Newcastle Broon, where it belongs and served not just chilled, but frozen. Mmmmm yum. Needless to say, I indulged. Twice.