Well, this blogger has been celebrating the relaunch of the brand spanking new Birmingham Post website with a pint or two of ale (naturally).
The Post is a venerable Midland institution with a history stretching back into the Victoria era. As, it appears, is the Beacon.
But while the Post is surfing the cutting edge and thrusting forward into the 21st century, in the Beacon they're still partying like it's 1799.
But of course, we're not in Birmingham any more Toto. This is the Black Country, home of the famous Living Museum.
And the Beacon is a sort of living museum itself, with the guarded fireplaces, serving hatch and selection of fantastically strong dark brews that have been replaced over the years with lager, louts and loud music.
It would have been rude not to dip into the selection of Sarah Hughes ales, brewed on site, so I dived straight in with the Dark Ruby Mild, a fruity, but dark brew that's terribly drinkable and terrifyingly strong.
The interior of the pub is split into several small snugs, a larger lounge at the back, and even a conservatory with some kind of indoor rainforest growing that would be the ideal place to lose the kiddies for a few hours.
And the original gas light fittings and convival atmosphere mean there's a reason to visit entirely separate from the beer, not that you'd need one.
A genuine landmark, and always worth a look in.