PUB CRAWL, IPSWICH – The Rose & Crown in Ipswich is the latest hotspot for fans of the viral beer sensation: Osama Bin Lager.
By Our Norfolk Reporter: Ian Bred
Touted for its “explosive” taste, the cheekily-named brew has pub-goers eagerly raising a glass to what’s quickly becoming a cult favorite.
Mitchell Brewing Co., the small Lincolnshire brewery behind the brand, claims it all started as tongue-in-cheek fun. “We just wanted to make people laugh,” explained co-owner Luke Mitchell, whose pub also stocks Kim Jong Ale and Putin Porter for those with equally ironclad palates.
Since a photo of the infamous lager hit social media, demand has skyrocketed. “It’s mad; it’s been a two-day hangover of notifications!” laughed Mrs. Mitchell, unplugging the phone to avoid the constant calls. “At first, people wanted to know if it was real. Now they just want a pint!”
Propping up the Allahu Akbar
Over at the Rose & Crown, locals are taking the joke in stride. Barry “Baz” Mullins, a pub regular, says, “Best Jihadist lager I’ve ever drunk. Kicks like a frightened mule on an Afghani mountainside.” Meanwhile, Fred the bartender claims that he has to “stand clear” when pulling a pint of the infamous Bin Lager, laughing as he dodges Baz’s less-than-subtle explosive puns.
While some have raised eyebrows over the controversial name, others argue it’s all in good fun. “Life’s too short to bear a grudge against mass murderers, innit?” Baz shrugs, nursing a freshly poured pint. “It’s for charity, too, so who’s it hurting?” True enough, Mitchell Brewing Co. donates £10 from every barrel sold to a charity supporting 9/11 victims, adding a dash of goodwill to the controversial brew.
Despite any backlash, the Rose & Crown is set to keep Bin Lager on tap for the foreseeable future, or at least until the next major international terrorist atrocity.
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