The Dog, Burton On Trent Town, Burton on Trent

Black Country Ales Pub that is a little off their normal manor. Classic blueprint - proper pub feel, 8 hand pulls, menu on wall. Bass in great condition. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2O9rRfy

The Dog is one of the Black Country Ales estate in a town that is some distance from their home turf. Inside it's a single carpeted room that wraps itself around a central bar which has some red and black tiling by it. There is a fairly low panelled ceiling and a TV at the far left. It was being run by just one person when I arrived just after midday who had to juggle serving with taking in deliveries and getting the three unclipped hand pumps back in action. Eight beers were on the BCA Pig On The Wall and BFG, Bass, Mallinson's Tropical Blonde, Sarah Hughes Ruby Mild, 4Ts Mango Fever, Harbour IPA and Great Heck Chopper. I went for the Mallinson's beer (£3.20) and Sarah Hughes (£3.50) both of which were excellent. I thought this was another good BCA outlet and would happily return.

Good pub with a good range of ales, a lot from Black Country. I had Fireside @ 5% ABV. One room with the bar in the middle. Would definitely return here.