Interestingly, not much these days. When I do, it is usually Yuengling, the oldest continuously operating brewery in the United States. I believe I first drank Yuengling back in college, more than 20 years ago. It was one of the Pennsylvania beers I learned to enjoy (Rolling Rock, Mickey’s Big Mouth, Stroh’s, etc.). I liked it, but did not continue with it after I was graduated. Many years later, I met my wife. Her parents do a lot of camping with a bunch of other couples. They all know each other through Boy Scouts. They formed the Yuengling Canoe Team (YCT) and even had Yuengling sponsor them. I think that just means the company bought the beer. My in-laws do know how to camp!
My favorite mass-produced beer, however, is Pilsner Urquell. This Czech beer often is considered the finest beer bottled. Its taste is wonderful, but being a pilsner means it is not as heavy as a lager, which is appealing to me.
I have found Pilsner Urquell on draught in only three places in my life:
- some bar in Georgetown that my friend Steve and I ducked into many years ago
- the Blue Claw restaurant
- Winfield’s
There are other beers I enjoy: Flying Fish, Blue Collar (which apparently is now defunct), St. Pauli Girl. Now that I am middle-aged, a husband, and a father, my beer drinking is relegated to events (weddings, funerals, etc.).
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- St. Louis - 2022
- The Creep - 2021
- Marlins vs. Mets. Game 3 - 2020
- Family Bowling - 2012
- Murder by Mortgage - 2012
- Fiscal Child Abuse - 2011
- Jalala - 2010
- Healthcare Reform - 2009
- S'mores - 2008
- Vanity Plates & Occupations - 2008
- What Am I Listening to Now? - 2008
- Boogety! Boogety! Boogety! - 2008
- The Oldest Vehicle - 2008
- All my friends know the LOWRIDER - 2008
- The French Beetle - 2008
- Veteran Car Shows - 2008
- Muscle Cars The Pontiac GTO - 2008
- Let the Beatings Begin - 2008
- Awesome Auburn Auto - 2008
- Muscle cars The Ford Mustang - 2008
- Muscle cars The Dodge Charger - 2008
- Muscle Cars The Chevelle SS - 2008
- Van Drew & Albano Disappointment - 2007
- 3rd Place in Beauty Pageant - 2006
- Jamie's Feet Hurt and Mine Stink - 2006
- Welcome Back to School - 2006
- Neil Young w/ Friends & Family - 2000
- Cigars in Ybor City - 1997
- Love Letter - 1989
We dined at Winfield’s the other evening. Sadly, it no longer serves Pilsner Urquell.
The beer I drink these days is from Glasstown Brewery. My favorite is the Stout With No Name. When that is out, the Belgian Blonde, Nightcap is my go-to.
The best beer I have consumed there, however, is the double bourbon brown. They haven’t made that in several years. The normal bourbon brown is fine, but not as nice as the double. 😉