Government shutdown threatens Beer supply ...

[dogtag]

Now it's getting really serious. Beer drinkers will know no loyalty to
either party if their supply of Hops is in jeopardy, so which party
will suffer more is a big question, but one of them surely will.
When you threaten the beer and wine availability, you've gone too far.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...beer-wine.html

[Vern Humphrey]

At the International Beer Drinkers Convention, Hans Schicklegruber said, "Ve Chermans make der best beer in der vorld. Gibs mit ein Pilsner!"

And Charlie Boomer from Australia said, "We Ostralians make the best beer. Gimme a Foster!"

And Willie Lumplump said, "American beer is best. Gimme a Coors."

And Paddy O'Shaughnessy said, "I . . . I t'ink I'll have a diet Coke wid' a twist of lemon."

The others stared at him. "You're not having Guinness?"

"Nooo. If you poosies ain't doin' any serious drinkin', neither am I."

[lyman]

we all know the English and Belgians make the best ales,,,,,,,


anyway,

from the article,

Craft beer breweries and wineries across the US - who regularly roll out new and experimental concoctions - may see their seasonal spring flavors abandoned, as the government agency responsible for approving labels for new drinks has been forced to close its doors.

what this means is the brewers cannot change the label, or add a new label, with out it being approved,

doesn't mean they cannot continue to make the beer and use the old label,

the new label designs are submitted months in advance, so likely not to affect much if at all

[Roadkingtrax]

I'm a big fan of Samuel Smith's brewery from England. Most domestic pale ales taste like over-refined gasoline.

[togor]

German-style lagers are my thing, and yes, the midwest micros get it done. However in a past job, some fellows who relocated from the UK made a case for Yorkshire brews, and I have to admit that Theakstons XB and Old Peculiar are fine brews.

[dogtag]

When I was 18, I and my friend traveled far and wide sampling the local ales.
Never found a bad one except Charrington's needed a bit more oomph.
Whitbread bitter was the best, although much depended on the Pub's cellarman.
One pub had a Mina bird that walked around on the counter. He could mimic all
the locals' voices perfectly and did so as they entered for their evening medicine.

[lyman]

I'm a big fan of Samuel Smith's brewery from England. Most domestic pale ales taste like over-refined gasoline.

they do some mighty fine ales, Taddy Porter and Oatmeal Stout are a go to beer, esp on a cold day, (let them warm up a bit as you drink them, taste profile is fantastic)

I prefer Well's Bombardier, Old Speckled Hen, and in a pinch, Boddington's

Guinness is delicious as well

[Roadkingtrax]

Best Guinness I've ever had was in Shannon, Ireland...on the way to the Middle East.

[lyman]

Best Guinness I've ever had was in Shannon, Ireland...on the way to the Middle East.

had one in a hotel in London, was not impressed (but may have been bottled, did not see them pour it)

best beer I've had was also in london, hand pulled Cask ale, (Old Speckled Hen)

bishop's finger was also a mighty tasty ale

[S.A. Boggs]

You guys are sissies drinking this kool aid, whiskey is a MANS drink! My worst time is in the spring with the cut whiskey barrels and that fabulous aroma! Haven't touched the stuff in over 40 years as it brings out the demon in me. I have a temper that I must keep in check, almost killed a man with my bare hands so I drink nothing stronger then coffee! Besides having had liver cancer drinking is not a good idea for me. Anybody tried another fabulous drink called Ovaltine especially warmed?
Sam

[Allen]

whiskey is a MANS drink!

Agree. Becoming an alcoholic is one thing I'll never have to worry about though. Drinking enough beer to get a buzz is a joke for me, after about 6 or 7 I just get sleepy. A bottle of booze of any kind will last me for years but since my adult son moved back in with us I can't keep it around. A $60 bottle of Jack Daniels becomes fumes quickly after he finds it and the rest of the herd. I don't mind sharing but I don't want to influence him and he seems to like it a little too much. I used to drink wine coolers in the 70's like Malt Duck and others. I don't care for the newer stuff but came across something some of you may like and it's simple enough to make.

Mogen David wines are super sweet and syrupy but mix two parts MD wine with one part Bacardi light rum (or perhaps the 151 rum) and pour over crushed ice. I like this and whiskey sours but limited to my heart burn after affects.

I couldn't be a drinker if I had to be but always have a beer or two in the fridge for "emergency thirst".

[lyman]

$60 for Jack??

[Vern Humphrey]

Who needs Jack? I have an old friend who has a still.

[S.A. Boggs]

Who needs Jack? I have an old friend who has a still.

Hopefully a good friend.
Sam

[Vern Humphrey]

Hopefully a good friend.
Sam

A very good, old friend.