St Pat's

Hope everyone has a safe St Patty's Day. I downed Smithwicks and a little Jamison. Can't complain too much, since I'm not a little bit Irish.

St. DogfishSierraRougeStone Day

Down at McGoverns last Thursday and Saturday, I choose the ever faithful Duvel (thursday) and Guinness (Saturday). Both days after getting my first beer, the Guinness tap ran dry as I was ordering one. As they were replacing it, I decided to not wait and have a Murphys. Oh how I always forget about Murphys. The lovely black beauty. Simple stout, most would compare with any other Irish stout, but for some reason I always get a little more taste out of it, compared to a Guinness. Delicious. And never forget, Tomorrow is irish beer day.

Who is the patron saint of IPA's? When is their day?
If there was a patron saint of IPA's, I would have to guess it would be Saint DogfishSierraRogueStoneTroegs Day. He sounds like a good guy. Maybe a little Racer 5 tangled in between. But you can't forget that midwest Bell's Two Hearted Ale (I would through Victory in there, but Victory Day, I believe, is already taken). Whne would this day take place?

Last Thursday

Last Thursday, I stopped down at McGovern's for a pint. I enjoyed a Smithwicks to start. They have 6 taps and a good assortment of bottles. Harp, Smithwicks, and Guinness are always on tap, and Boddingtons is normally there as well. The other 2 are rotated. Currently Magic Hat's #9 is on, and Grolsch is on the way.

After the Smithwicks, I chose to go with a Duvel bottle. I feel this is a classic Belgium style strong ale. One of my favorites.

Nice beer on a nice night.