Comments on: ON THE ROAD: Beaming over Beamish

by: Ed Saugstad

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:49:32 +0000

I’d just like your opinion on Appalachian Ale. I found it on tap at the Time Out Bar in the bowling alley north of Lewisburg and thought it quite drinkable. I too wish that Beamish was available here. Until then, I’ll settle for Guinness draught with the fizz capsule - it’s on my dinner menu for tonight.

by: Rich Ireland

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:25:43 +0000

Hey Rob! I had a chance to try a Moondog ESB this evening. I had it as my dessert at Laury’s after I chowed down on Mother’s Day din-din.

I have to say at first I was skeptical that an ESB could work as a spring or summer seasonal. The Monndog was pretty crisp and lively, with a nice hop flavor all the way through. I wasn’t really concentrating on the hop variety, but my guess was more along the lines of maybe a Fuggles hop.

by: Mike Dillion

Sat, 10 May 2008 03:00:18 +0000

Sierra Nevada Summerfest–spicy and crisp! Ashton Place Kroger had it earlier this week, but the River Walk store usually has a better selection of SN products.

by: Rich Ireland

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:36:29 +0000

Rob, I haven’t had the Moondog ESB and we don’t have a very good distributor in Charleston for Great Lake’s beers.

I am underwhelmed by the Shiner Kolsch; it has nothing “Kolschy” going on except the color. The Harpoon Summer is very nice and a bit closer to a Kolsch, but not really.

I am going to have to go get me some of that Sierra Summer, because I just can’t remember anything about it and I know that I have had it before.

by: Mike Dillion

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:34:40 +0000

Rob: I picked up a six-pack of Sierra Nevada Summerfest just a couple of days ago…MMMmmm!

by: Rob Absten

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:13:37 +0000

Hey, while I’m thinking about it, how about a post on the late-spring/early-summer seasonals coming out? Great Lakes Moondog ESB is back, and going fast. Harpoon Summer is floating around. And anytime now we should see Shiner Kolsch and Sierra Nevada Summer beer in local stores. Just a thought.

by: Rich Ireland

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:33:12 +0000

Thanks Barry! I will look those places up on my next trip whenever that will be…

I did stop on the way home to buy a few brews from Belmont Party Supply. They had home brewing supllies as well, but I was all stocked up.

by: Barry Turley

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:09:01 +0000

Hey Rich,

Next time you’re in Dayton, here are a few alternatives to the Dubliner. Some are bit of a drive, but they are worth it.

www.bostonsbistro.com on North Main. This pub was downtown till it’s lease expired a few years ago. Greek Pizza! Don’t laugh, it’s pretty good.

www.chappystaproom.com in Moraine. This probably is the best selection of good beer in town. The fried chicken is the specialty

www.peachesgrill.com in Yellow Springs. Bit of a drive, but they always have a good selection on hand. Try the spinach artichoke dip. Great!

by: Rich Ireland

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:46:25 +0000

Ooh… Good one Rob! I am sure any friends you used to have in Ohio now know what you really think of the “Buckeye State”.

by: Rob Absten

Sat, 03 May 2008 22:12:14 +0000

Hey. we agree. Beamish is by far the best of the Big Three Irish stouts. I still prefer the American takes on the style, like Sly Fox’s O’Reilly’s Irish, or Boulevard’s Dry Stout, but Beamish is very good.

BTW, I’d forgotten it was once available around here. Seems odd that we can now get Boddington nitro cans, but no Beamish, Tetley, or Greene King. But hey, at least it makes Ohio useful for something.