A warm (punning) thank you goes to Global warming, whether due to natural events or to the endearing efforts of the selfless human race. The heating is switched off, sorry Mr Putin even less profit for your, but great for me! Mild, mild... mild I say! Not the weather, no..but Mild which is an Ale from Britain. 

It sits  patiently in a glass with  a dark colour and exudes a come drink me attitude and is about  3% to 4% in strength. Smooth and satisfying. 

Time to plunge back into Suspended Sentences by Patrick Modliano accompanied by coffee and an enormous chocolate cookie.