Oh, here's to beer that tastes like beer! An amber glass of wholesome cheer A noble brew that has no peer Beer that tastes like beer! For centuries the brewers' craft Produced the most exquisite draft When he brews with what he oughta Barley, hops, malt, yeast and water! Here's to beer that ... Let cheese be cheese and bread be bread Don't serve us soap or sponge instead While sausages may cause some fear For goodness sake let beer be beer! Here's to beer that ... Among the most requested favors Please avoid exotic flavors Fruits and nuts and spices queer Have no place in honest beer! Here's to beer that ... Oh stay the bung don't drive the spile On concoctions rank with adjuncts vile Cornflakes, rice and rats from sewers Fine for cooks but not for brewers! Here's to beer that ... So stick with what is good and true A beery tasting smelling brew Then you'll earn our highest rating Refreshing yet intoxicating! Here's to beer that ...
recording: Big Nick Robertshaw (live, 2004) [YouTube]
notes: music and song archive of Nick Robertshaw [Remembering Big Nick]