Monday, 2 July 2018

Crisis in Europe


For anyone who is not as associated with Europe as we currently are, let me tell you that we are on the brink of a national crisis.

No, not Brexit this time. There is a Europe-wide shortage of food-grade Co2 gas - the gas which puts the fizz in our beer and propels it out of the taps.

Bear in mind that it is very sunny, the temperature is hovering around 30C (86F) and the World Cup is being played in gas-rich Russia.

Even the Pimms of Wimbledon could be affected.

I expect that the rest of the world imagines most Brits to drink nothing but room-temperature, brown, flat ale, but let me tell you that a lot has changed since 1945.
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28 comments:

  1. Rachel Phillips2 July 2018 at 02:17

    We'll have to breathe faster.

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    1. Tom Stephenson2 July 2018 at 10:31

      Good job there isn't a methane shortage.

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    2. Lesley UK3 July 2018 at 07:26

      There never will be while my husband's in this world

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    3. Tom Stephenson3 July 2018 at 14:57

      I think I understand.

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  2. Cro Magnon2 July 2018 at 02:23

    I was ordered to buy extra rations of Tonic Water this morning; I think we'll survive.

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  3. The Weaver of Grass2 July 2018 at 03:44

    More importantly Tom - crumpets will be in short supply (no not that kind).

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    1. Tom Stephenson2 July 2018 at 11:17

      That kind are not in short supply around here.

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  4. Jacqueline @ HOME2 July 2018 at 03:58

    It won’t affect me as I’m not a beer drinker ..... what will be your drink of choice at The Bell if the beer dries up ? ..... it must be a worrying time for you 🍺 😮XXXX

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    1. Tom Stephenson2 July 2018 at 11:18

      We have a secret stash. There are spivs coming in with racks of bottles under their zoot-suits.

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  5. Derek Faulkner2 July 2018 at 08:19

    I'm quite happy with my real ale, even if it is 1945 vintage. Do people still eat crumpets on a hot summer's day, I imagined them to be a cold winter's evening thing.

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    1. Tom Stephenson2 July 2018 at 10:30

      Contrary to some people's beliefs, the RAF ran on ale throughout the war.

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  6. Derek Faulkner2 July 2018 at 08:22

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  7. Joanne Noragon2 July 2018 at 10:34

    I read the other day of its rationing in Britain. Limits on the number of kegs delivered. We are running out of lethal injection drugs. That might change thinking at the top, under the orange hair.

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    1. Tom Stephenson2 July 2018 at 11:20

      Once he lifts the tariffs, we'll swap you lethal injection drugs for Co2. Everyone's happy.

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  8. Jane Karwat2 July 2018 at 18:19

    Thoughts and prayers.That is a crisis.

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  9. John Going Gently2 July 2018 at 19:06

    Just been to Europe
    It's better there xx

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    1. Tom Stephenson3 July 2018 at 01:26

      I hope (and am sure) you made the most of it.

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  10. Doc2 July 2018 at 21:29

    What is this world coming to?

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    1. Tom Stephenson3 July 2018 at 01:38

      Whatever its is, we will arrive in a handcart.

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  11. Alex3 July 2018 at 00:47

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    1. Tom Stephenson3 July 2018 at 01:29

      I am not sure if you are advertising or not, Alex, so I have deleted your comment. If you can convince me that you are not using my blog as a platform, then I will not delete you.

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  12. Lesley UK3 July 2018 at 07:24

    I've certainly changed since 1945. That's the year I was born!

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    1. Tom Stephenson3 July 2018 at 14:58

      You ancient old bird.

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    2. Lesley UK4 July 2018 at 08:06

      Show some respect for your elders and betters, Young Sir!(or is it cur?)

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    3. Tom Stephenson5 July 2018 at 01:00

      Sorry - I don't know what came over me.

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  13. Lesley UK5 July 2018 at 02:41

    We'll put it down to the heat, and probably several beers (flat and warm or not) I've been forced into drinking gin, with no tonic. Life can be hard at times!

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  14. Lesley UK5 July 2018 at 02:55

    But I have been staying at an hotel with over 60 flavoured gins.

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