Cheers! And Happy Birthday to Shakespeare, who was born in 1564. It turns out 23 April is only a guess of his actual birth date, but he was baptised on 26 April, so 23rd is a reasonable guess.

Would I were in an ale-house in London: I would give all my fame for a pot of ale and safety

-Shakespeare, The Life of Henry V, Act 3.2

Gozo’s craft brewery, Lord Chambray, refreshed my recent trip to Malta on several occasions. I especially enjoyed the San Blas IPA, and was entertained by the quotations printed on the back of their bottles! This Shakespeare quote appears on their Golden Bay.

Copyright Debbie Smyth, 23 April 2019