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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 14, 2013 : Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
I do like a person who gives their all to their work. Go, Guinness !
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 14, 2013 : Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
That's a cool photo! But I guess bartenders are supposed love their job. You sure he might not have had a pint or two before the photo was snapped?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 14, 2013 : Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
Ottoman - Did you also have the "crisps" that the gentleman is peddling at the bar ? Nothing like a few munchies when quaffing a drink.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 14, 2013 : Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
Voyager... along with my free pint of Guinness, I enjoyed a delicious Irish Stew. By the time I finished both, I couldn't eat another bite. Travel Luver...I'm thinking at least two pints of Guinness were consumed by the bartender, a man who as Bling mentioned, gives his all to his work and (cough cough) may have to sample an occasional pint or two to make sure the brew meets his high standards.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 14, 2013 : Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
Seems you have an affinity for not only the Irish people, but also their Guinness? Can that be? You are not a Molson Canadian fan?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 14, 2013 : Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
That's a cool photo, Ottoman! Reminds me of the bartender at my local pub. His smile is even bigger if you leave him a nice tip.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 14, 2013 : Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
Great photo! I find that self-guided tours in Dublin tend to end up with a lot of staggering between bars looking for even more 'Craic'!
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Re: June 20, 2018: Beer in a Carton
What an odd origin ! Things once embedded seem to take a long time to change, even when it's obvious ! I've always hated drinking straight from a carton anyway. In south India I had a surprise when I heard there was some Indian 'Port' at the store and got a small plastic pouch full of something that bore more resemblance to red wine vinegar.
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Re: Following the European Beer Trail: Oktoberfest to Sorrento
Thanks! I enjoyed this...and hope that Sorrento's beer makes it here to the U.S. I'm going to contact our local importers to see if there's a chance!
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Re: Following the European Beer Trail: Oktoberfest to Sorrento
My curiosity is also piqued about this Italian beer. Not sure if I tried beer in Italy. Wine seems to be flowing out of ever crack in every building, but I'll need to give it a try next time I'm there. Hi praise from a Canadian, I might add.
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Re: Following the European Beer Trail: Oktoberfest to Sorrento
Peroni is a good example of Italian Beer. Crisp tasting with a malty flavour. A white frothy head and sparkling. Available around the world. Drunk with Pizza and Italian food at UK restaurants.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 16, 2014. "The beer guy", Canmore, Alberta
Love it! I'm going to take a wild guess and say he ordered a beer? For some reason I think this mystery will be easier to solve then Where in the World is Gumbo!
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Re: United Economy to Offer 3 Course Meals, Free Beer & Wine on Some Flights
Alaska has been offering free microbrewery beer and local wine on its Horizon flights for years. So Kudos to United for expanding their economy services. We need to acknowledge their service improvements when they occur
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Re: April 22, 2018: PIWO Beer Truck, Krakow
A lovely old truck, intriguingly with Berlin registration plates. Piwo, incidentally, is not a brand, but simply Polish for beer - mirroring the English word on the back.
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Re: Roast Carrots with Mustard Ice Cream
It's a combination I never would have dreamed of.......
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Re: Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland. Where Gumbo was #44
While not a beer fan I did once live in Golden, Colorado within smelling distance of Coors when the wind was blowing my direction. Which it obviously was not the day I decided that was the house for me. But I'll concede, it could have been worse. My only other distantly related experience was spending a few days in Norfolk with Val Guinness, a very gracious & entertaining lady. Beer is a thing I lump together with team sports and spending time beneath the hood of a car for no discernible...
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Re: Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland. Where Gumbo was #44
A love for beverages is a personal and often acquired taste. Others share your feelings about beer. Others feel the same way about wine, hard spirits, coffee or tea. To each, their beverage of choice! I enjoy sampling whatever beverage is popular in a region. For example, when in the hills of Sri Lanka, there's nothing better than a cup of BOPF tea. In Italy, it makes sense to focus on the wine. When in Ireland, you need to try the Guinness and some of their triple distilled whiskey.
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Re: Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland. Where Gumbo was #44
Interesting, Dr F, that you're a fan of fannings (the F in BOPF). The smallest particles of the tea, what tea bags are made from, I too prefer it to whole leaf as I like my tea strong. Now we have a beverage in common.
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Following the European Beer Trail: Oktoberfest to Sorrento
To answer your question. Yes, Italians drink beer. It’s not a well-known pastime of Italy, however it is becoming more common. But before we get to Italy let me tell you about my beer adventure that led me to central Italy. I started the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 14, 2013 : Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
This is one of my favorite photos I took on a recent trip to Ireland. To me it represents much of what Ireland is known for...friendly people, great pubs, and their world famous Guinness beer. Like many of my favorite photos taken in...
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United Economy to Offer 3 Course Meals, Free Beer & Wine on Some Flights
Photo from United Airlines On June 1st, United will introduce to United Economy three-course meals and free beer and wine on some international flights. Check United's website...
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June 4, 2017 Brewing Vats on the Erie Canal
The Erie Canal is used mostly by pleasure craft these days, but Jonathan L had the chance to see a major industrial shipment pass through.
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Munch Museum adds Oslo Airport exhibit
Oslo's new international terminal will include a rotating selection of works by Edvard Munch and others.
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Get Your Drink On at Hofbrauhaus – Munich, Germany
Samantha and her husband had a great time drinking a liter of beer, listening to music, enjoying a pretzel, and making new friends at Hofbrauhaus in Munich, Germany. Check it out while in the area. You won't be disappointed.
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March 23, 2018: Fabulous Grill, Gardena, California
Far from glittering Hollywood, but just as Los Angeles, a working-class breakfast place with fabulous hash browns.
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June 20, 2018: Beer in a Carton
Who would have guessed you could buy beer in a milk-style carton in South Africa. George G explains why.
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Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery, Halifax (Where Gumbo Was #274)
Gumbo was visiting Halifax's historic brewery, founded by Alexander Keith in 1820. It is one of the oldest surviving commercial breweries in North America.
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Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland. Where Gumbo was #44
I was surprised at how challenging this puzzle turned out to be, but it was correctly picked off by Ottoman in its waning minutes. PortMoresby submitted the only other suggestion, the Labbatt's brewery in Toronto. Gumbo was...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 16, 2014. "The beer guy", Canmore, Alberta
I like unpretentious people who let you know exactly where they stand and what they want. Like the guy in our highlighted photo! During my last visit to Canmore, I was enjoying a nice meal with my wife when this larger than life...
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German court rules: Beer can't be 'wholesome'
A German court's ruling on what beer labels can say is causing ferment in Germany's beer industry.
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Security upped for Munich Oktoberfest
Munich's big festival of beer and bratwurst is getting addtional security measures this year after terror incidents in European cities.
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Spruce beer at Paul Patates, Montreal
Travel Rob goes to a Montreal diner where he finds a French Canadian soda that's made the old fashioned way.
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Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Holiday lights are a tradition in many places. Here, Samantha takes us to see one of her favorite displays.
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June 26, 2019: German Fest Lakewood, Colorado
Samantha and her husband had a great time at the German Fest in Lakewood, CO. They even make some new friends from Germany.
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Memories of Iconic Bourbon Street, New Orleans
Samantha shares her exciting time on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. It's something you have to experience for yourself to understand.
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April 22, 2018: PIWO Beer Truck, Krakow
DrFumblefinger stumbles across a rather unusual advertisement on wheels while visiting Krakow.
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Afloat with a Brewery
Custom ales are commonly served aboard ships, but Carnival is creating the world's first floating brewery aboard its newest ship, the VISTA.
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German beer-drinking hits historic low
As Germany celebrates the 500th anniversary of its Beer Purity Law, beer-drinking hits historic lows.
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Munich: In the Englischer Garten
Munich's great park has a surprising history—and a beer garden at its heart, as well as urban surfing!
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Re: German beer-drinking hits historic low
I would suspect there are two factors involved in this change. 1) The aging of the population. 2) Changing ethnic demographics of the country. If more and more of the people are non drinkers, there will be less beer consumed.
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Re: German beer-drinking hits historic low
This quote from a German Lawyer in Berlin : "People are thinking much about their bellies, and beer is not helping."
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Oh so festive!! Photos are so beautiful!
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Looks like a wonderful setting to enjoy the Christmas Holidays. But to get into the European style of celebrating you should extend your Christmas through to New Year and enjoy 10 days of goodwill to all men !
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Thanks Marilyn. I appreciate that, especially coming from you Have a great weekend.
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
I like that idea Garry. I think I will take those ten days and spend them in Hawaii
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Hi DrFumblefinger, it was a great time. A little cold, but the fire and the beer kept us warm, lol. Hope to get to do it again sometime in the future. Thanks for the comment.
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Re: Spruce beer at Paul Patates, Montreal
Now that's a local travel gem worth looking up the next time I'm in Montreal. The poutine is among the best looking I've ever seen.
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Re: Spruce beer at Paul Patates, Montreal
DrFumblefinger, if you ever visit, do get the poutine, it's as good as it looks. Yum!!