Thursday, 29 October 2009

• 5 Best Places in America to Drink ‘All-American’ Beer

  
  Guest submitted blog from Phil
  

  They say that “Beauty lies in the eyes of the be(er) holder!” and no other beverage can add an energizing fizz to a globe-trotter’s life than the good ol’ beer. All the travelers, who also happen to be beer junkies and intend to Tour De U.S., must know that there is no shortage of great places where you can stop to sip some “All-American” suds.
  

  According to Christopher O'Hara, Author of Clarkson Potter's book, Great American Beer: 50 Brands that Shaped the 20th Century, here are the five best places to quench your thirst.
  

  Iron Works Barbecue
  100 Red River Street,
  Austin, Texas

  In 1978, this Austin based iron works shop was converted into The Iron Works BBQ. It serves the tastiest and original Texas BBQ with classic Shiner Beers, a combination to die for! Even President Obama could not resist it! With names like Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels and MSN BBQ Taste Test Winner to its credit, Iron Works Barbecue is the place for beer lovers.

  Blue & Gold Tavern
  79 East 7th Street,
  New York, NY

  A family owned bar since 1958, the Blue and Gold is a great saloon with reasonably priced drinks and a great jukebox. Visitors can enjoy pool, board games, or just hang out and take pleasure in $5 shot-and-a-beer specials. Don’t forget to stop by for a drink at this bar that serves delicious Ballantine beer during your New York Tour.

  Straub Brewery
  303 Sorg Street,
  St. Mary's, PA

  A trip to St Mary's, Pennsylvania is surely a treat for all the beer lovers. The reason? - The popular Straub Brewery which serves ice-cold and titillating Straub beer. Since the late 1800s, this family-owned, award-winning brewery has been pouring from its ‘Eternal Tap’ a majestic, all-natural blend of fermented heaven. After all, isn’t it true that “A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it's better to be thoroughly sure.”? With its famous gift shop and a guided tour of its famous facilities, the Straub Brewery is a great tourist attraction and is definitely worth a visit during your vacation to Pennsylvania.

  St. Nick's Pub
  8450 West Third Street,
  Los Angeles, CA

  St. Nick’s Pub is the place to guzzle down some tasty American beers. It serves a variety of classic Americans and imported brews. Unlike the usual L.A. bar scene, St. Nick's Pub is a relaxed, laid-back, jeans and a T-shirt kind of place that sports an appetizing menu and an authentic Solid Gold Jukebox. If you need a place to unwind during your Los Angeles Tour, this is your best bet!

  Axel's Inn
  2859 North Oakland Avenue
  Milwaukee, WI

  A friendly hangout bar that boasts the slogan “Come for the beer, stay for the cheaper beer” and features every cheap American beer that you can imagine. Axel’s Inn specializes in serving a range of cheaper-than-cheap beers that starts with the $1 Busch beer can. It’s not hard to believe when they say that “The government that will raise the prices of beer, is bound to fail.”

  With enough change leftover, it’s a good idea to tune into the electric juke box and enjoy some chill! 

  Where have you enjoyed great beer? Have you been to any of these places?
  

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