Harp stays sharp

You would think after so many beers, you would learn a few things.
While I've certainly had Harp before, I never realized it was actually a lighter version of Guinness. Well, OK, not a lighter version, but it was a 1960 answer to British and Irish drinkers who didn't want the heaviness of Guinness.
All these years later, Harp is a nice summer alternative.
Well, at least it was last week.
With that oppressive heat banging down, the last thing I was really in mood for was something heavy. So, I saddled up and ordered a Harp.
After the first sip, I knew I made the right decision. It was tasty without being overly hoppy. After a couple, I kind of wished I hadn't eaten dinner before making the way to the tap.
Harp would have been a perfect compliment to some wings or maybe a burger.
Hmm, I think that might be a solution for this weekend.
By the way, if anybody knows of any beers out there I should try, leave a comment.
For now, stay thirsty.

My Goodness! My Guinness!

Ok, so I remember way back when (it must have been the late 80s) when I went into a place that was serving Guinness. I couldn't imagine drinking something so dark and heavy. Plus, in those heady college days, Guinness was a premium price. I needed a little more from my 10 bucks.
Little by little, though, that changed. When I first broke down and tried a Guinness, I instantly fell in love. The taste is smooth. It doesn't bite at the back of your throat.
For a long time, I would only drink Guinness. It was good when it was cold outside and good when it was hot.
While, I've branched out over the last few years to try different things, I still consider Guinness to be the top echelon.
Had a few last night and now I might have to run out and get a case.
Besides, Guinness has the best advertisements.

Stella!!

I don't know about you, but when I heard that In-Bev, the makers of Stella Artois, were merging/taking over Anheuser Busch, I shuddered.
Does that mean one of the best of the lighter lagers will become another version of Budweiser? Are we soon going to see Stella Light, or, heaven forbid, Stella Lime?
So, I stayed away. Which was somewhat of a disappointment because I remember sitting in Belgium getting my first Stella and thinking, 'This is fantastic.'
Last night, though, I was sort of forced into Stella (the taps weren't working, so it was really the only choice).
To my somewhat surprised tastebuds, the Stella was as smooth as ever. Hopefully, my fears of Bud-ification won't come true.
Until then, enjoy Stella Artois. It's a nice beer especially when the heat gets turned up.

Beer of Today: Sam Adams Summer Ale

Now, I'm not one to go for the summer ales that hit the stores in early June. Mostly, they are a bit too fruity tasting. Don't get me started on that raspberry tea masquarading as a beer called Shock Top.
I might want to eat some raspberries, strawberry's or pineapples with my beer, but I don't want it inside the beer.
Anyway, the Sam Adams Summer Ale is a little different. It has a little bit of a lemony aftertaste, but has the hoppy bite to know you are actually drinking a beer (or maybe it's a hint of pepper).
Anyway, you could do worse. Was that really a Coors Light special they were running last night?

Welcome

OK, let's get this right out in the open. I don't drink Bud Light and anybody who thinks Bud Light Lime is 'tasty' needs to see a doctor. I'm not living the 'High Life.'
I don't care if my beer bottle has an 'extra cold' line or has some fancy label you can right things on with a key (actually, if drinking out of a bottle, I sometimes peal the label anyway).
Rolling Rock used to be OK (and by that I mean it was drinkable if it was the only thing available), then it was bought out by Anheuser Busch and, well, that was the end of that.
I once tried a Yuengling. Wasn't bad. Wasn't overwhelming. Maybe a toenail better than Bud, so I'd rather drink water.
I once invited a couple of friends to Monk's Cafe, which bills itself as "The soul of Belgium in Philadelphia," for a chance to drink some of the best beer in the world. While I enjoyed a Chimay Grand Reserve, they chose Coors Light. I felt bad for them.
So, don't expect the usual here. Hopefully, you can get some new ideas. Some new tastes and an appreciation of just what a good beer can offer.
Oh yeah, keep the limes away (unless you're offing some Tequilla first).