In the past, he would have been able to send publicans to the stocks for inflating the price of beer because everyone, including the children, drank it.
“Unfortunately I don’t have those powers,” said the UK’s newest official “ale taster”. But there will be perks. “The role will certainly involve tasting ale. Or I bloomin’ well hope so,” joked Paul Boswell. “They’re not paying me, so I hope I’ll get something out of it.”
