So far the road trip has gone great. There are 60 or so mostly new-to-me beers in the back of the van after I stopped at Finger Lake Beverages yesterday and then, today, finally hit Beers of the World. One highlight so far has to be draft Cascazilla beer at the Moosewood restarant...that and being waved though customs with only one question. Cascazilla is one dandy ale and the fresher the better.
But that was so last Saturday. Today we stopped for lunch at Rohrbach Brewing Company in Rochester and had one of the best pub stops ever. I was able to have a quick chat with owner John Urlaub who would not let me and my growler leave without a five gallon bucket with ice to keep it in top shape. That is service.
More when I get back Wednesday.
Comments
Ben - August 6, 2007 10:58 PM
Why do I have the image of Ford Prefect sauntering up to a bar and offering to write a review for The Guide in exchange for berr running through my mind?
Alan - August 7, 2007 7:38 AM
Yes - but if I say who I am and mention the website, it is always at the end of the visit. I usually travel under the guise of a haggard father of elementary school kids. If I am a beer writer than I am the only beer writer who confirms whether there are chicken fingers and fries on the menu before I ask what is on tap.
autumnaldave - August 9, 2007 12:12 AM
you're in rochester ny... and no blue tusk?
the tusk is your spot.
Alan - August 9, 2007 10:01 AM
The Tusk is in Syracuse and an old friend.