You've Got Mail UPDATED

I was having a beer in a bar here in Glasgow, KY and I heard a song that I thought was the beginning of a Pavement song. The song was being played live by some local band. It was not a Pavement song, but "Jealous Again"" by the Black Crowes, which is not a bad song. But when I thought it was a Pavement song I thought "wow, they are fucking playing Pavement in fucking Glasgow, KY." Also, this was not a bar really, it was a BBQ joint that has decent beer—the only place in town with decent beer. Now I am back at my hotel room playing all my Pavement songs on shuffle looking for that song. I am not a giant fan, so do not have all the songs names at the top of my brain. Still, I am a fan enough to have all their music. I will update you if I find said song. While I am doing this I thought I'd share with you some fan mail I received and also let you know about an event that is happening tomorrow. I can't go. I will still be in KY for work. Onto the fan mail. {UPDATE BELOW}

I received this comment on my post about Bitch Beer's upcoming event:

First let me point out that this comment is basically anonymous. If you click on his/her profile link there is no info or blog associated with his/her name. I am assuming his/her profile name means Dirty Ass Kid. Let me answer his/her comment bit by bit.

Lots of good stuff here. I like all the parts about how this blog is good and other blogs suck. 
Clearly sarcastic. That is fine. A lot of my blog is sarcastic and tongue in cheek. He is referencing my comment: "There are bad blogs. There are good blogs." I never said my blog was a good blog. I've posted less than 50 times in the last three years. It is clearly a "bad blog."

There are all sort of people taking trips and doing things that you could crap on, but you won't. That's damned decent of you. 
Not sure what he/she is getting at. I've taken trips and done lots of things. You just have to look back a few years. Or look other places . . .  Is he/she trying to come to the defense of Bitch Beer? I never said they are a bad blog. They have done a lot more than this blog has done in the last three years. I was pimping an event of theirs. I obviously don't think they suck. 

You my friend have a clear gift, zero content, but a gift. I look forward to future articles where you shit on things you don't like. Its easily my favorite thing about your blog. 
Yes, true, not a lot of content here as of late. I've been contenting other places. Maybe one day I will pick back up on my Euro Beer thing. I mean after all, that trip only took place 8 years ago. Glad he/she likes me shitting on things I don't like. He/she should read my Twitter feed.

Now about tomorrow's event . . .

Meridian Hive is having a grand opening. I guess this will make them "official." They had presale tickets. I can not promise they are selling tickets at the door, but what do you have to do tomorrow? It's Saturday. YOLO. I've never had any of their mead, but I like that they exist. The idea is nice.

UPDATE

So I found the song, duh, it was " Box Elder." Now these two songs may not seem the same, but they way the started "Jealous Again" made me immediately think "Box Elder."

Austin Beer Guide Award Cap on BrewskiMe

From ABG:



I don't have an iphone, but if I did I would definitely be using Brewski.Me. You should get it. And if you do, make sure you shoot for the stars and earn an Austin Beer Guide Award Cap. Drink at least one beer from each Austin brewery (including Real Ale (I think. If not, who cares, you drank a delicious Real Ale)) and you will be rewarded with a cap.

Spoken City Featured Local Blogger

I was featured this weekend on Spoken City. Check out my amazing interview answers. Thanks Spoken City.

Summer Lovin'

This is happening over at ABG.

Austin Beerworks Updates Website - Big Time

Have you seen the new Austin Beerworks website? It's live and wild. Lots to check out and seemingly much more to come. Some screen shots:








Don't make a wrong turn.



Don't know how beer is made? Let ABW show you the way.

Wikio Beer Blog Rankings - June

Here they are again, Wikio's BEST BEER BLOGS IN THE WORLD (actually just the USA)! And I moved into the top twenty, as did I Love Beer. Lee has been on a tear lately. I'm gonna make this a personal grudge match with him. You hear that Lee?! See you in next month's rankings. Maybe.

1	Beervana
2	Brookston Beer Bulletin
3	The New School
4	Brewpublic
5	A Good Beer Blog
6	Appellation Beer: Beer From a Good Home
7	The Stone Blog
8	Washington Beer Blog
9	The Daily Pull
10	Oakshire Brewing
11	Brewer's Log (Blog)
12	KC Beer Blog
13	I Love Beer
14	Seattle Beer News
15	The Not So Professional Beer Blog
16	The Brew Lounge
17	It's Pub Night
18	Craft Austin
19	The Session Beer Project™
20	Beer-Stained Letter
21	Seen Through a Glass
22	brewvana
23	Beer 47
24	Drink With The Wench
25	Portland Beer and Music
26	The Potable Curmudgeon
27	BetterBeerBlog
28	Musings Over a Pint
29	Brewed For Thought
30	Beeronomics

Ranking brewd by Wikio

FYI, this was a "sneak preview" sent to me from Wikio.

Yeah, Another One

What, one new brewery today was not enough?

Fine, check this out.

h/t: Some zealot

Beer River

Brookston put this up last night. Why are they filming this? Did they know for sure it was going to fall? I'm guessing they tried to right the problem before filming, otherwise I call shenanigans.

Austin Beer Guide Website

It's live. You can even download a copy of the first issue.

Houston Beer Fest

Wow, what a website! Blimps, airplanes, beer wenches, House of Pain. I don't care if you are planning on attending the 2011 Houston Beer Fest (June 11), but you NEED to check out their website. It is something to behold.

New Jester King Website

Looking good. Simple, clean, no flash, nice graphics. I love that word . . . graphics.

HB660 - New York Times

NYTimes covers HB660.

Also, check out Tim's fish tattoo front and center. Sick.

Saint Arnold on the World Wide Web

Speaking of new websites, Saint Arnold recently got a face lift. Looks nice, really like that sesame seed background. . .


That is a little jokey joke, no comments about matl please.

NXNW New Website

 






Looking much better, fresh, that old site was haggard.



Beer logos look updated as well:

Knockin' Em Back Again with BTA

Damn, this was a long time ago. That BTA sure is on top of things.

Chris, next time let's see if we can take an even more horrible picture of me. 

Euro Beer #3 - The Hairy Lemon

In fall of 2007 my wife and I traveled through Europe for 10 weeks. We ate a lot of food and drank of a lot of beer (and wine). Not enough food, not enough beer. Still in Dublin:

Euro Beer #3 - The Hairy Lemon


I know. Another Guinness. Hey we were in Dublin, give me a break. And as this little series is chronological, you will probably see a few more before we head to London. Get used to it.

We were waiting for our buddy to get out of school. Why not wait with a pint. If you go to Dublin, go to Hairy Lemon and sit in the front window nook. Great for a beer or two and people watching. Travel tip of the day, whoopdedoo.


For more euro foodage and drinkage, go here.

The Hairy Lemon
41 Lower Stephen St.
Dublin

Dublin door.

Wytchmaker Rye IPA Label

From Beernews.org.

Best Craft Beer Moment of 2011

Ok, that's it. Let's wrap this whole thing up. This won't be beat:

Knock Knock Knockin’

Another episode of Knockin' em Back from Beertown Austin, with the voice stylings of Craft Austin, is available now. Listen to us drink Lovejoy's beers and chat with Todd Henry.

Andy Crouch Hates Beer Bloggers

Not really, but if I were Fox News that would be the headline for this entry. Check out Andy's great post about beer blogging. You know I don't take myself, nor my blog, too seriously. This ain't no revolution. This is beer.

I do think beer blogs have a valid, and dare I say important, place in beer though. Beer rating blogs are a dime a dozen. Nation wide beer blogs...also a dime a dozen. But the local beer blog I think is a vital and helpful resource, not to pat myself on the back. Also, (Warning: I am going to pat myself on the back again) blogs or sites like My Last Pint and Pints and Panels are fun (I guess not so important, but still) because of their uniqueness and creativity.

Wow, what a pat. I'm awesome. But that is what blogs are all about, right? ME and I.

Ok, gotta go work on my brand.