When I lived in Hertfordshire 20 years ago McMullen had a decent reputation with local drinkers. There were a few non-foody drinkers pubs west of the A1, the boisterous (for St Albans) Farriers Arms was the birthplace of CAMRA locally, and the Queen’s Head in Whitwell served the best Bass south of Burton.  The AK Mild… Continue reading THE CASE FOR McMULLEN