Beverage Weekend

[Lokasenna]

Actually, whiskey does sound like a good idea after the day I've had. A dram of Old Bushmills is nestling in my hand, even as I type (one handed, obviously).

Whilst it might not be literary in its own right (or is it?), there is an old Dublin street ballad about whiskey that had a rather profound impact on James Joyce:

Wasn't it the truth I told you? Lots of fun at Finnegan's Wake.

[Calidore]

Goose Island is supposed to be good as well.

Despite not liking beer at all, local pride forces me to echo the shout out to Goose Island, as the brewery (and attached restaurant) are right here in Chicago, maybe ten-fifteen minutes away from me. They make a pretty decent root beer as well.

[YesNo]

The last memorable beer I had was in Phoenix, Arizona, called Tatonka Stout. Since I don't know much about beer, and figured I better get something as far away from BudWater as possible, I picked the darkest beer on the menu. (I've enjoyed Goose Island beers many times in the past.)

It tasted great, but after one 16 oz glass I was glad someone else was driving.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3042/24483

[LitNetIsGreat]

Despite not liking beer at all, local pride forces me to echo the shout out to Goose Island, as the brewery (and attached restaurant) are right here in Chicago, maybe ten-fifteen minutes away from me. They make a pretty decent root beer as well.

The last memorable beer I had was in Phoenix, Arizona, called Tatonka Stout. Since I don't know much about beer, and figured I better get something as far away from BudWater as possible, I picked the darkest beer on the menu. (I've enjoyed Goose Island beers many times in the past.)

It tasted great, but after one 16 oz glass I was glad someone else was driving.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3042/24483

Oh thanks for the heads up. I will definitely drink some Goose Island beer the next time I am in the Dev Cat in the coming week, more than one. I set up to head off this afternoon but just as I was about to go out the rain, thunder and lightening came down like something out of the Bible so I sat back down on the sofa.

Just a quick look at the top 100 list I posted earlier shows that stouts seem to be a favourite. Thanks also for posting the beeradvocate link as it also reminds me that I am a member of that site and forgot all about it.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I had a couple of Goose Island beers tonight (before we went to the Italian). I had the Goose Island IPA and Goose Island Honkers Ale. Both were very good, especially the IPA which was extremely 'moreish' and very hoppy. A very nice beer. I will certainly having that one again for sure.

Other American beers I like are the Anchor ales.

I might also try the Flying Dog beers. Though I have been put off of them because of the names, such as Flying Dog, Doggie Style or similar, (worse), which strike me as crude, call me prudish, but I don't fancy asking the attractive barmaid for a 'doggie style' - at least on first acquaintance! It is a shame that such companies have to name their beers as such, when apparently the beer is an 'American classic' and is top quality.

Anyway, I very much enjoyed the Goose Island IPA and am very envious of the Chicago folk who have such a stunning beer on their doorstep.

I still remain very impressed by the American craft beers.

[YesNo]

When I'm traveling, I usually get whatever beer is locally made. Some of them have rather bizarre names. Here's a list of some strange beer names:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/1...sian_Mens_Room

Of those on the list, I've had Kilt Lifter in Arizona.