I rode the motorcycle to Memphis last weekend to see my pop for his birthday and for father’s day. Sunday night, Kim and I went out with my sister, Anna, and her hubby, Derek. We went to my favorite bar, Flying Saucer, in the Dirty Dova.
I had several Orval Trappist Ales. This beer was by far one of the best beers I’ve tasted in my thirty-two years. When poured correctly (I had to show my barmaid how to explode a beer correctly), it yields a beautiful thick head that laces the glass nicely as it is consumed. Full bodied and hoppy, this is the beer to try on your next trip to a bar that serves it. Unfortunately, no bar in Mississippi carries this since it’s over 5% ABW (poor MS).
If you are in the Memphis area, there are two Flying Saucers, one in Cordova and one in downtown Memphis near Beale Street. Even if you aren’t a beer drinker, the waitresses short skirts and knee-high stockings are reason enough to go.
I’ve been hanging onto this recipe for a good while. I’ve made it several times for friends, but I figured I should share it with BBBC readers.
I went to a great, upscale Mexican restaurant called Hugo’s (on Westheimer in the Galleria) in Houston, TX, October 30, 2006. Yes, that’s how long I’ve had this recipe. That evening, I ordered some tequila shots (Patron silver) and the bartender sent out two shot glasses, one with tequila and one with a sangrita chaser. Sangrita has several great uses.
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Matt is having an Abita Pecan Harvest. G Dub is having an Abita Strawberry Harvest. Rosie is having a Red Stripe. Cheers to you, my brothers!
So be easy and free / When you’re drinking with me / I’m a man you don’t meet every day.
– Shane MacGowan, “I’m a Man You Don’t Meet Every Day”
In preparation for the beer tasting on Sunday, I had my own on Friday. The SASS is a 12 pack with 6 varieties. You do the math.
Boston Lager, Boston Ale, Summer Ale, Cherry Wheat, Hefeweizen, and Pale Ale. I enjoyed them all except the Cherry Wheat. The other father brought a 6sixer of Sam Adams Brown Ale. Which I really liked. YUM!!! We even mixed 2 of them. But I can’t remember
which beers they were. It was at the end of the evening.
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Well, since I can’t brew, I mix. Was that almost like Renee Des Carters? I think therefore I am. (Thanks Greg and Jennifer)
Not as good as I would have thought, but does the job. Would recommend if you like dark sweet beers that vanish into thin air.
Our fearless Leader “Lord Blackshirt”
Just Kidding Brad. You know I love you. Happy early Birthday!!
Yes we did. The BBBC partied in style once again. We drank a shitload of beer. Some of it was even green. My hands were most of the day. Anyway it was great to get everyone together, some newbies and out of towners.
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The BBBC is very excited about the St. Paddy’s Day Parade this year. We hope you are, too. If you are planning on coming to the parade, stop by and see us. The parade starts at 12 noon on March 15, 2008. We’ll be getting there around 10:30 AM.
We’ll be camped out on the just south of the southeast corner of West Street and Pascagoula Street. We’ll be near the fence behind the Clarion-Ledger offices.
Help make St. Patrick’s Day an official holiday by signing Guinness’ Proposition 3-17. In order to present the petition to Congress, Guinness needs 1 million signatures by midnight on March 16th. So let’s help them out. Sign the petition online or text “SIGN” to 65579.
This is a good beer. It makes you drunk. Why do they even make light beer?
Black Dog Ale won several medals in the 1990’s at the Great International Beer Tasting. It’s recognizable by its light copper color and fruity aroma. It is an English style amber ale with extraordinary drinkability, notable hoppiness and clean malt flavors.
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