THIS week I have decided to swerve the pub review, in order to give me an opportunity to recommend to you, some luscious bottled beers - and even a cider or two..

Over the years there has been an ever increasing choice in our local supermarkets and off-licenses. From a palatable pale ale to a nectarous, robust stout. The range, particularly in the larger outlets, has become a pleasing, problematic act of decision making.

MORE TOP STORIES:

I have to admit that when I embark on a bottled beer mission, I usually descend on Booths in Clitheroe.And the good news is,for me. There is a new store opening in Barrowford, in a couple of weeks. Just a short bus ride to their latest retail establishment.

There is always a wide selection for the discerning beer drinker at this store.And I have chosen six to tempt and tingle your taste buds.

Let's commence this tour of alcoholic beverages in Old Blighty, with a superlative slurp from Thwaites' "Crafty Dan" brewery. Triple C is such a classy ale. The name is derived from the three hops used in the brewing process. Namely, Chinook, Citra and Centennial. This tasty triumvirate giving you an onslaught of fruity, citrusy flavours and a subtle floral note. Refreshing and robust at 5.3% - it's a tasty treat.

We head north to Iceland, for the second selection. The Einstok Icelandic White Ale is a bottled conditioned, brewing masterpiece. A witbier(wheat beer) style beverage.It has a citrus aroma and the complex flavours you come to expect from a witbier. Lemon and oranges are in charge, that gives it zest and plenty of oomph! The coriander that is used giving it a spicy, clean finish.

Of course you cannot conduct a beery tour without a German nomination. And the Birburger Premium Pils is a quality quaff.A light,straw coloured beer. It is so refreshing and dry.A tad citrusy on the palate, with a moderate bitter hopped finish.Easy drinking and full flavoured at 4.8%.

We stay on a light, refreshing theme, as a Czech Pilsner is introduced. Let's face it, such a slurp has to be included. Flat Cap Otto has a light carbonation and pale golden body.For me, it had an aroma of cooked carrots. Certainly no herbal aroma - as defined in the tasting notes. It had a pleasantly floral and spicy flavour, that lead to a crisp and dry bitter finish. An average 4% pilsner in all honesty.

Next, we stop off at a small, independent and award-winning brewery in Cumbria. Stringers brew exceptional ale. And thankfully their tasty tipples are always on the shelves at Booths. Yellow Lorry at 4% is a golden ale. It has bags of bitterness and orange zest flavours. Some malt is detected and it has a most impressive long, dry finish.Another thumbs up for Stringers.

Finally, the tour terminates in the village of Pilton, Somerset. Yes, you've guessed it, a cider to round off my six slurps. It's a must selection for cider "connoisseur's." A refreshingly fruity, medium dry,bottle conditioned cider. It is certainly what I would describe as a champagne cider - it's that flavoursome. Exceptional cloudy cider - it tastes as good as it looks.

Well there were just some of the tasty tipples you may want to try, when sauntering down the beer and cider aisle. Six to contemplate when making your selection. Happy hunting and do not be drinking this sextuple of slurps all at once - if you do indeed, concur with my recommendations.