‘Some Kind of Happiness’ is being billed as a ‘Scouse Stout’. It’s a five grain stout ale, with loads of roasted barley for that toasty note, plenty of oats to lend some body and luxuriant mouthfeel, a hint of unfermentable sugar sweetness to balance and some gentle hopping to add a slight dry note (as in Irish Dry Stouts) and nod towards the city’s links across the sea and its own heritage. If you’re looking for the perfect foil to wash down mouthfuls of comforting Scouse on the 28th February, then look no further; this should fit the bill perfectly. It also happens to be vegan friendly.

As part of the celebrations for Global Scouse Day, Black Lodge will be opening its doors from 5 to 9pm on the 28th February and people can join in with a bowl of scouse (plus trimmings) and a pint of this lovely bespoke brew. There are also whisperings of a limited amount of kegged stout available!