Subject: Re: RCR Beverage Poll
From: Mr. Bill
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 10:53:36 -0400

Chris BeHanna writes:
c> I'd drop Sam, Pete's, and Dock Street.  They're OK beers, but
c> they're not at all sensational.  I would add Victory Hop Devil Ale
c> in their stead, and in spades, if it is available (I doubt I'll get
c> much argument from Mr. Bill on this one).

Not at all.  Unfortunately, I don't think Victory sends their beers very far
outside of southeastern PA.  I was trying to come up with respectable beers
that'd be more likely available in southern WV.  I'd be worried that all
that'd be available is Miller, Bud and Red White & Blue.  I don't think Dave
is planning to stop at every microbrewery between VT and WV...

c> Again, the Yuenglings are OK, but not spectacular.

Well, I've had strong leanings for their black & tan of late...

c> I'd substitute
c> Wild Goose IPA, Amber, Porter, and Stout in their stead.

Ditto my above comments, Wild Goose is primarily a MD beer.  Ditto the beers
out of Frederick Brewing Company.  But if these *can* be found, I wouldn't
object to these substitutions... %^)

Blake Johnson wrote:
b> Beer: Strong preferences for:
b> Newcastle Brown Ale

Tom Biggs interjects:
t> Seconded.  And thirded!
t> Hey, get me another while you're up, willya?

If the only beer that was procured was Newcastle, I suspect the masses would
be appeased.

b> and especially Pilsner Urquell

t> Ack.  It's all yours.

I'm not especially fond of it myself, but it was a big mover at RCR-V and
seemed to be at other RCRs where it was served.

t> Can I vote a fourth time for Newcastle Brown?

(obligatory) Me too!

Mr. Bill