Happy St. Patricks Day!

Amie and I stopped by the Blarney Stone on Telegraph Rd. In St.
Louis. It was so packed we left and went to Frankie G's.

Goose Island Honker's Ale * * *

1904 Beer House at River City Casino - Checking it out tonight.

Looking forward to going here tonight.  http://www.rivercity.com/1904-Beerhouse.aspx

"TO DRINK IS HUMAN, AND BEER IS DIVINE."

1904 Beerhouse offers microbrews and oversized good times. Old-world charm melds with classic American bar fare and Midwestern hospitality to make this Beerhouse your favorite new watering hole. The menu consists of contemporary bar treats and special platters designed to share and pair with complementary ale. A 20ft long communal table located in the center of the room is a perfect starting point for an evening of fun. Choose from 100 beers spanning the world, with 32 beers on tap including River City's own house brew.

Brewery's, Bars, and Beers to check out in Brussels.

Brewery's, Bars, and Beers to check out in Brussels.  Say that fast 5 times :-)
I am searching for good Brewery's, Bars and Beers for Amie and I to check out in Brussels in May for our Honeymoon.  Let me know if you have any suggestions.  7 days in Paris and 3 days in Brussels. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Belgium
"Among the most famous are "Beer Planet" beer store in Brussels, "Beer Circus" restaurant in Brussels, "Chez Moeder Lambic," and "Delirium Café" in Brussels;"

 

There are so many beer bars, breweries, stores etc... in Brussels
http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/list?&c_id=BE&city=Brussels&sort=name&sort=rating

Delirium Café  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9lirium_Caf%C3%A9

 

This Beer Circus has Lachoufe and Chimay ON TAP!
http://www.bier-circus.be/en/beers-on-tap/

Duvel is not to far.  22km or 13.6miles
http://www.duvel.be/pages/Main.aspx?culture=en&pageid=brouwerij/bezoeken/introductie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duvel_Moortgat_Brewery

http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=Breendonk,+Puurs,+Belgium&geocode=CTnDAtmezzNlFWTfCgMdXgFCAA&dirflg=&saddr=Brussels+Belguim&f=d&gl=us&sll=51.157816,4.391785&sspn=0.341932,0.883026&ie=UTF8&ll=50.911692,4.354706&spn=0.343753,0.883026&z=10

La Choufe
http://www.achouffe.be/en/rendez-nous-visite/visite/
This is quite a ways from Brussels. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantillon_Brewery
Cantillon Brewery (Brasserie-Brouwerij Cantillon) is a small Belgian traditional family brewery based in Brussels and founded in 1900. Although it has been managed by the Van Roy family after the last Cantillon left it to his son-in-law Jean-Pierre Van Roy, the name Cantillon has been kept.

Brussels Beer Primer
http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/city/24

Smithwicks * * *

Guiness's not as popular little brother as I like to refer to it as.
Irish imported Ale. Easier drinking than his older Guiness brother.
I have enjoyed this beer on many occasions. I feel it is lighter and
not as heavy as Guiness. The only way I can drink Guiness and
Smithwicks is Draft.

Sam Adams Seasonal Pilsner * * *

It is good but its hoppy which I wasnt expecting for a pilsner. Amie
tried it and was surprised with the bitterness and it being hoppy.
Enjoying it with a bloomin onion at Outback.

Stella Artois * * *

Imported from Belguim "Premium Lager Beer". "Belguims Original Beer
has been brewed by the same noble tradition in Belguim since 1366.".
It reminds me of some of the German style beers that are also a throw
back to the original. It is a good beer I could see myself
potentially at the Stella Artois Brewery with Amie in May for our
Honeymoon. It is a little plain, and common place tasting. It is
good for a lager, which is not my favorite style of beer.

Dude! Where is mine?

Frankie Friday!

I have been missing these trips to Frankies. Amie and I are at
Frankie G's on Telegraph in South County. I am drinking Bud Light
Wheat and she is drinking Amber Bock. All of the beers on tap here
are AB products. So not much of a selection, however, it is close to
home and great food. Welcome to the weekend!

Schlafly Quadrupel Ale * * * *

Yummy! 12% alcohol by volume. Awesome! "Schlafly Quadrupel is, as
its name implies, a serious beer.". So much better than the diet
beer. This is a meal in itself.

Michelob Ultra * * *

Not as good as Miller Chill but drinkable. "Superior Light Beer" It
is deffinetly light. The carbonation seems harsher and this tastes
more metallic than the Miller Chill. 2.6 grams of carbs, 95 Calories.

Miller Chill * * * *

This is a 100 calorie beer that is actually tasty and smooth. I have
been tasting some low calorie beers this is the best so far.

Crown Valley Brewing Worktruck Wheat Beer * * *

This is a local Microbrew Amie and I purchased a mix a six pack at a
small store in St Genevieve. Crown Valley Brewing was established in
2008 in St Genevieve. Woodtruck wheat is a German Style Hefeweizen
that has 5.3% alcohol by volume. It's an ok beer I would drink it
again. It is a 3 out of 5 star beer just average. It would be
difficult for a 5% beer like this to get more than 3 stars.
Considering the distance I would have to drive to get this beer I
would more likely get a Schafly Hefeweizen or a Boulevard Wheat. But
I do enjoy helping out the local brewers.

Gordon Biersch Brewery * * *

I like this place. It does seem commercial in fact I asked the cab
driver and he said it was yuppy and that is fine by me. I tried all
the beers on tap they let me have tastes. I drank the hefeweizen
which was my favorite. I also drank a Czech Pilsner. The homemade
potatoe chips with blue cheese and bacon rock.

Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas

This place is awesome! It is a German style beer house. It is way
off the beaten path (the strip). I am enjoying a wheat beer which is
very refreshing after the long walk here. The waitress's are wearing
the Bavarian Costume (Beer girl/ Pauly Girl).

Samuel Adams Irish Red * * * *

I always enjoy Irish Red this is good. I have to thank Jade for the
birthday gift. It was a sampler pack of Sam Adams.

Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier * * *

3 stars it is tasty the blackberry is just enough to taste and is not
over powering. This might be 4 stars. I drank this before and may of
given it 4 stars. As far as blackberry beers this is the best I have
had.

Unibroue Maudite * * * * *

Happy Halloween! La Maudite "The Damned" very good beer Amie and I
are enjoying.

Summer is over :-(

Summer is over sadly. Bike MS was a success and has ended. Cycling season is nearing an end for me. Time to start drinking beer! Of course my summer was full of drinking beer. For example the Case of Schlafly Helles Summer Style Lager that is gone. At first I regretted getting the case at Sams Club because it was not like I expected it. It was actually heavier and more of a German style lager than a light summer beer I thought it would be. Towards the end of the case I was sad to see it go.

Please Help John Raise Money for Multiple Sclerosis Society with Bike MS.

As many of you know, in 2006 & 2008 I participated in the MS Bike Tour. I asked for help from many friends and family who gave very generously so I want to Thank You again for that. The MS Bike Tour is a two day 150 mile bicycle ride, on September 12th and 13^th in Columbia, MO, to raise money and awareness for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. This fund raiser is very near to my heart as my Mother, Uncle, and a close friend of the family are living with Multiple Sclerosis. Which is why I feel compelled to contribute my time, money, and energy to this cause.

I am again riding with the Kaldi Coffee Team which was the 2nd largest team last year, with 116 members, and they were the Top Fundraising Team, with over $102,000 dollars raised for 2008.

I would appreciate your support in whatever amount you can donate even a $1 will help me towards my fund raising efforts. Click here to visit my donation page where you can donate by credit or debit card. If you would like to donate by check or cash just contact me and we can make arrangements. My fundraising ends on Sept 11^th just prior to the ride. Let me know if you have any questions.

Here is the full address for donations: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/MOSBikeEvents?px=5358267&pg=personal&fr_id=9605

If you would like more information about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, how proceeds from the MS Bike Ride are used, or the other ways you can get involved in the fight against MS, please visit http://nationalmssociety.org