Excellent atmosphere in the Beer House. Tried lots of different versions of Coral black stout in different bars in Funchal, Madeira. Their local brew. In the Hole in One bar at 3.40 euros it tasted so much better than the lager version. At the commercial centre next to the casino I tried a 20cl bottle at 1.20, though they tried to charge me 1.50 and 4.80 for a burger advertised at 2.80. After 3 different bills we agreed the correct price. Bar man said ‘but I gave you extra ham and salad in your burger special.’ Like I had asked him! Bottle version was thirst quenching but slightly gassy. Finally had a pint at the Beer House at 3.40 euros and 5.3%. Tasted of liquorice and porter. The brewer told me it wasn’t real but that they had brewed their own version before but not currently. Such a pity to miss it. In the small town of Santa Cruz where there were few tourists, they were proud of their stout and told me not to drink the Portuguese super bock stout but their own Madeira Coral Tonika stout. I did. It’s the holiday of Corpus Christi here today but the bars were still empty not long after 11.

Excellent atmosphere. Webcam situated just outside so I was being watched from my home computer. Madiera' only brewpub. They also brew a 5.3% porter/stout but I was told it wasnt real. Will go back tomorrow to try it. The brewery is the Beer House brewery NOT 1648.