Broken Sword - trouble in Ireland

[TG]

Here is my problem ... (I even bit the bullet and consulted a walkthrough to no help)

Now, use the sort of trigger left next to the pub door. Go into the pub now. Ask the barman for a beer (if you already have ordered a beer and haven’t finished it yet, drink it first). The beer pump and the washer are broken. Show the barman ‘your’ green card. He’ll ask you to fix it.

I hit the switch, but am unable to ask the landlord for a beer. What do I need to do to prompt George to ask for a beer? Without this question I can't get downstairs.

[TG]

Never mind, all is good now.