Signs of the times in beer and pubs, 2026 edition

“Oh, I’m sorry, we’re all sold out of the Gose – it’s been very popular!” “We wanted to brew something like Courage Best but it was actually really hard to find anywhere in Bristol so we could even try it. This isn’t a clone but it’s definitely inspired by those old skool best bitters.” “I do like a sour because you can get one pint and drink it all night. The urge isn’t there to neck it, is it?” “What’s your cheapest lager? Like, your most normal, cheap lager? Yeah, a pint of that, please.” “Can I ask what that is you’re drinking? Because it looks like chicken soup and I want to avoid ordering it by mistake.” “Oh, they’ve got a mild on – boom, decision made!” “Do you have a wheat beer, like a German wheat beer? No? Just a lager then.” “What’s the closest you’ve got to a Neck Oil?” “I’ll have one of those Augustiners, ta. No, you’re alright, I’ll drink it out of the bottle.” “It’s exactly the same as Guinness – better, actually. I don’t mind it.” “Can I just have a taster of the…