tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post5802553664018833483..comments2024-03-27T20:07:51.303-07:00Comments on Shut up about Barclay Perkins: Bars & Co.'s Pale AleRon Pattinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095189986589865751noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post-78942669751705870172011-02-05T13:24:01.823-08:002011-02-05T13:24:01.823-08:00Well, it's easy enough to get Bass Ale legit i...Well, it's easy enough to get Bass Ale legit in New York - it's everywhere, almost. This seems an inheritance of the 1800's when it was a well-known import in the city; Old Manhattan news ads amply attest to its availability, that and Guinness.<br /><br />I had some on draft recently in a hotel bar mid-town. It had been many years since I had it. The keg must have just been changed because it came only half-chilled, which suited me just fine.<br /><br />It was very good, with an appley/oaky/caramel taste. It reminded me of two things: Worthington White Shield, and more distantly, St. Bernardus 12. The connection to la Belge may sound surprising, but there it was.<br /><br />GaryGary Gillmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post-7426091963027721522011-02-04T07:54:30.916-08:002011-02-04T07:54:30.916-08:00I have walked the streets and avenues of New York ...I have walked the streets and avenues of New York City, many times. I've seen table after table of CDs, iPods, Rolex watches, Coach bags, Nike shoes, Levis and varoius assundry of glimmering bling – All fake. <br /><br />Alas, it is my dearest hope to someday see see black market, Chinese-made, Bass Ale, on those same tables. Ideally without lead in it. <br /><br />I know, baby steps... baby steps.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129472719929268755noreply@blogger.com