When I was in the military tech school, the barracks had a beer vending machine alongside the junk snack machines. It was stocked on Friday afternoon, and by about 10:00pm it was empty. What was fun to note was the order that the five or six brands sold out. Bud was gone in an hour, then Coors, then Schlitz. Last to sell out was Lone Star (this was in Texas after all). The best beer I've ever had was the quittin' time cold one after a day of roofing in August.
My father would pick up beer at the Marine corps PX in Arlington. He would buy National Bohemian Beer for me to drink after doing yard work. He said it was cheaper than soda and better for me.
Stationed in Germany, exceptional beer was everywhere. Back in the states, Bud, Coors, Miller no longer an option. Today's American microbrews can compete with German brew masters.
I remember Dad and Grandad drinking Schlitz, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Falstaff riding around our dry county in a pickup. It's a wonder I survived childhood.
I am strictly a home brewer kind a guy. Pasteurization of beer may kill all the bugs that may have gotten in to the fermenting process but it kills over 80% of the character of the brew. If I am going to drink factory brew I find myself falling for the cream ales with that plastic widget inside...
Yuengling beer. Lived my life in western USA states but recently became a fan of this Pennsylvania product. I’m curious for ratings from any easterners here. Franknbean
When I was in the military tech school, the barracks had a beer vending machine alongside the junk snack machines. It was stocked on Friday afternoon, and by about 10:00pm it was empty. What was fun to note was the order that the five or six brands sold out. Bud was gone in an hour, then Coors, then Schlitz. Last to sell out was Lone Star (this was in Texas after all).
ReplyDeleteThe best beer I've ever had was the quittin' time cold one after a day of roofing in August.
My father would pick up beer at the Marine corps PX in Arlington. He would buy National Bohemian Beer for me to drink after doing yard work. He said it was cheaper than soda and better for me.
ReplyDeleteWas my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find a beer that is as good as the old PBR, Schlitz, Pearl and such. They all taste washed out, now.
ReplyDeleteGlen, if they kick you out of up there eh, come on down to Wyoming and we'll buy!
ReplyDeleteI second that! At least make it to Idalou!
DeleteStationed in Germany, exceptional beer was everywhere. Back in the states, Bud, Coors, Miller no longer an option. Today's American microbrews can compete with German brew masters.
ReplyDeleteI approve of the advert with the exception of the beer brand; it should have been Sam Adams.
ReplyDeleteI remember Dad and Grandad drinking Schlitz, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Falstaff riding around our dry county in a pickup. It's a wonder I survived childhood.
ReplyDeleteI am strictly a home brewer kind a guy. Pasteurization of beer may kill all the bugs that may have gotten in to the fermenting process but it kills over 80% of the character of the brew. If I am going to drink factory brew I find myself falling for the cream ales with that plastic widget inside...
ReplyDeleteYuengling beer. Lived my life in western USA states but recently became a fan of this Pennsylvania product. I’m curious for ratings from any easterners here.
ReplyDeleteFranknbean