"James J. Walton" wrote in message
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2003, Horatio wrote:

Well, I don't really have any 1 favorite beer. I think beers are often
situational. eg: I love Guinness draft! That is a solid beer -
delicious
deep malt roast flavor with a good balance hop bitters for a sharp tang
at
the finish. and that rich creamy head!!?? mmmm . . . . Still, not at
a
picnic!

I can't say I have 1 favorite beer either. I've a fondness for Stoudt's
Abbey Trippel, Victory Hop Devil, and Stone Arrogant *******.

This is the second time today I have heard of Victory Hop Devil, I think it
is going on my list.


As for bars, same thing. If I was interested in drinking Guinness,
let's
say tonight, I would probably pop on over to The Corner Stage for some
live
jazz and a nice cigar (Cuban robusto if you can get them, the Guinness
perfectly salves the spice of the cigar, if not, Cuban seed).

My favorite bar by far is The Sharp Edge in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA.
50 taps, 200 bottled beers. Some years ago they were voted the best
Belgian beer bar in the USA. The staff is required to be knowledgable
about the beers. Good food.

I just remembered this great place in Richmond - can't remember the name.
(J??) It was a barbecue restaurant/brew pub, with a brewery right in the
restaurant. Now, normally I am a little leary of these places because the
beer usually sucks, but I took my chances and ordered a chocolate porter.
The waiter brings me a glass of something murkier than NY harbor with what
looks like a greasy cesspool floating on top. WOW! was that a good beer -
absolutely floored me.



I also enjoy a a beer fresh-poured in my favorite pilsner glass at my
house.
That has the added attraction of allowing me to choose whatever I want
(beer
or foodwise to complement) and I can do some reading or writing while
drinking.

When at home I normally drink from the bottles. I like to purchase
variety packs from various breweries.

hmm . . . I used to drink frombottles, but I can't anymore. Pinching up my
face makes me miss the taste of the beer.

-H


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