| "Here and There" by Clay Moore and Jay Silvers One of the oldest pieces of literature known to man contains a tribute to beer. In the poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh" written in Mesopotamia around the 18the century BC the main character Enkidu "drank seven cups of beer and his hear soared. In this condition he washed himself and became a human being." Did your bartender pour you a glass with overflowing foam? Don't panic. Just dunk your finger in it - for even faster results, touch the side of your nose first. Oils from the skin break up the protein layers around each gas bubble in the foam, weakening their surfaces and causing them to pop. We do recommend clean fingers. We salute John E. Jeffords who was granted US Patent 272261 in 1883 for inventing the "Beer-Mug". He describes it as a "neat and cheap form of mug, which is readily cleansed and not easily broken....made of suitable porous material, glazed." We recommend that everyone intending to travel and those who just want to impress memorize these important phrases: 1. Torizezu nama - Japanese for "draft beer for now.". 2. La meme chose, s'il vous plait - French for "another round, please, 3.Cuando cierran? - Spanish for "when is closing time?". 4. Il dopo sbornia - Italian for "I'm hungover." 5. Give me beer - English "for give me beer" Francis Scott Key found the tune for our National Anthem in an old pagan drinking song about beer written in the 1700s. Its title was "To Anacreon in Heaven." Quiz Time (no one wrote asking for more quizzes but we're doing it anyway). Match the classic craft brew with its brewery. 1. Dead Guy Ale; 2. Marketing Ploy; 3 Those Candies Your Granny Loves Brown Ale; 4. Wet Ho American Summer; 5. Me, My Spelt, and Rye // Breweries: a. Cigar City; b. Cambridge; ; c. 3 Floyds; d. Dogfish Head; e.Rogue Answers: 1e; 2.c; 3.a; 4.d, 5.b . "Beer is intellectual. What a shame so many idiots drink it." Ray Bradbury On a mission to create a "universal beer glass" the brew masters at Baladin Brewery in Italy created "Teku". It looks like an angular wine glass that is designed to enhance the aromas and flavors of beer. It holds 14.2 oz. If you have one let us know if it works. Better yet send it to us as a gift. When some people think of Liverpool, England they think of its famous football clur or the Beatles. Today however to some drinkers it's known as a drink - The Liverpool Kiss. It's a pint of Guinness topped with a dollop of Creme de Cassis. We prefer the Beatles. The world's first beer for dogs was Bowser Ber created in 2007 With no hops, no carbonation, and no alcohol it is totally dog friendly. We don't recommend you drink it unless you also like Bud Light. We don't think you'll be able to tell the difference. About an hour from Prague is the Pilsen Purkmistr Beer Spa which offers relaxing beer baths. Your admission fee includes several pints to drink while soaking and a long shower after your done. Why the shower? You may want to soak in beer but you probably don't want to smell like it. Maybe.. If you ever made your own beer or enjoyed someone's home brew then raise a toast to US President Jimmy Carter. In 1978 Congress passed bill H.R. 1337 and President Carter signed it legalizing home brewing. Cheers! . We walked into a bar the other day and we each ordered a double. The bartender brings out two guys who look just like us. In response to many inquires we recommend a double IPA with bar pretzels and a bourbon barrel aged barleywine with Goldfish crackers. "Beer makes a man better pleasing to himself; I do not say it makes him more pleasing to others." Samuel Johnson "I envy people who drink a lot of beer. At least they know what to blame everything on." Oscar Levant In 1814, almost 400,000 gallons of beer flooded several streets in London after a huge vat ruptured in the parish of St. Giles ================ "You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning." Clay and Jay See you next month!e with nearly 4,00 |
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