The Blacksmith - Try It Bitches

In all my alcoholic pilgramiges I actually never thought about combining the two best Irish brews of all time. The Blacksmith, as it is dubbed by a couple of friends o' mine combines Smithwick's with Guinness. Hey, why not? I tried it at a local "redneck" bar here on the southside (which has Guinness and Smithwick's on tap which is why I frequent the establishment a lot) and I got to tell ya, it's about as good as the Black and Tan (Guiness and Bass) and better than the Half and Half (Guinness and Harp). Bold statement, I know but I stand by my drunken epiphany, it is teh shit. Bold taste and it goes down oh so smooth. Anyways, the bar is called The Shire which is confusing to most since it actually says Robbie's Pub on the outside. Well, more than likely this poor bastard of a bar will be closing at some point due to the fact that no one goes there other than me and a couple of old farts on the southside because Bubba's and Joe's takes up all the business in the area. But damn it, The Shire is the only place to have Guinness, Smithwick's and a great german wheat beer on draft. Oh well, I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

Beer Review - Leinenkugel's Classic Amber

Leinenkugel brewery soldiers on and continues to crank out brews which is awesome to us alcoholics. Does this new brew measure up? I would say so.

Color: Amber, as the title indicates.

Taste: Interesting. It is very refreshing, something that could really go down great on a hot Christmas day. There is really no aftertaste and the aroma is very bold, like something Budweiser fails to do.

Packaging: Very classic, dark label with a simple design. The Leinenkugel injun graces the cover with a wheat and barley design.

If You Drink Too Much Of It: Medium to high hangover alert, drink lots of water before consuming 6 - 12 bottles of this brew. Will make you wish that you were dead.

Overall: 3 1/2 out of 4. Very good brew with a rich taste and a healthy aroma, bravo to Jake and John, a great comeback to their Bock line.

Das Boooooooooot!

For those southsiders.....I guess just me, Shallows is offering Das Boot. A liter of Warsteiner, pilsner or dunkel (the only beer you can fill it with) for $20 and you get to keep the boot. You can have it refilled for only $10 the next time you visit. I couldn't find a website for shallows but here are a couple of pics for yous guys.





I found myself in a pool of my own vomit again this morning but it was sure worth it. Just like homer I'm giving it a name and calling it my 4th child. Margie has a home.