So, last away game of the season, owing to Hereford's demise, on Easter Monday in early April. Only a 40 mile drive, but it's the last away game of the season. Let's go via London on the train. SCOTTIE TOUR!
A relaxed 10:20 train meant enough time for a hearty breakfast at Gary Cooper's before catching the busway to the station. Once at King's Cross we had 40 minutes to kill, so headed for an early livener. With hindsight, a trip to the back of the station to the Parcel Yard would have been preferable, but we spotted the GNH Bar. Let's just say, we won't be back thanks!
Sipping and appreciating every drop of our drinks, we bumped into some Brighton fans on their way to Rotherham, who were suitably impressed with our seagulls. The slow train to St. Neots was made more bearable with a few beers we had purchased from ASDA, which kept us going until we reached the Hog and Partridge on Russell Street.
The disappointment of the Hog being closed was abated by finding the Weeping Ash on the way to the Pig and Falcon. We tried the Black Bear from the Beartown Brewery, a ruby coloured mild, which was outstanding, as well as Adnams Fat Sprat. A call from Ray and Froggy, who were driving up, informed us they were nearly in town, so we told them to meet us in the Pig and Falcon, which is a couple of doors down from the Ash.
The beer gods were shining on us, as there was a mini beer festival on in the Pig and the range of cask and bottled beer was impressive. Many beers were sampled including Black & White, a dark mild from Bateman's, Framboise, a raspberry beer by Belgian Brouwerij Lindemans and a double chocolate stout. It was touch and go, about going to match at this point.
The match itself was a classic. With the Mighty Blues 3-1 up at half time, St Neots, who were pushing for a play off place, threw the kitchen sink as us in the second half, and we managed to grind out a 3-3 draw. Great game and a great atmosphere, which concluded with us being applauded out of their clubhouse. I think they were glad to see the back of us.
Happy with our day out so far, it was looking like being a classic Scottie Tour. The journey back into London seemed quicker than on the way up and it didn't seem to long before we were on our way to the Euston Tap, with a quick pit stop at the Rocket on Euston Road.
A swift Black Sheep Best was a good opener in the Rocket, which was quickly followed in the Tap by a London Sour from the The Kernel Brewery, an amazing Berliner Weisse beer from the Bermondsey based brewery. A Jacob's Ladder by the Buxton Brewey was next. Ten pence from every pint sold is donated to the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, so give with all your heart.
The bearded chap that is usually serving in the Cider Tap was on duty in the Euston Tap tonight, so it seemed appropriate to finish on the Decadence Stout by the Weird Beard Brew Company. A rich chocolate and coffee flavour was a great way to finish the night.
The journey home was preceded by an end of season photo call at St Pancras with the statue of poet Sir John Betjeman.
Another great season is coming to a close and we are already looking forward to next season. Come on you Blues!
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