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Post by neferetus on Nov 10, 2007 22:49:37 GMT -5
Nah! I just had a Reuben Sandwich tonignt because the line was shortest at that booth. (The potato pancake booth had a line extending clear outside the pavillion. Crazy.)
Well, I should've seen it coming, being the last night of the fest and all. Traffic was backed up for at least a mile from the Wurstfest grounds so, I found a parking lot about two blocks from the grounds and then just hiked in. So did a lot of other people. It was really congested inside the fest grounds and difficult to move at all. Folks packed the big tent to capacity, while others merely stood outside looking in and listening to the band play on stage, while swaying in time to the music. Practically everyone had a pitcher-sized beer mug in their hands and, at certain cues from the band, the folks seated at the tables would suddenly arise in unison and raise their glasses to the sky.
I made my way into the little tent where a band was performing some polka music and couples were making use of the extensive dance floor.
It was there I ate my Reuben Sandwich and gulped down my lemonade. As people were saving seats at the tables for others of their party who would be arriving later, I vacated my seat, felt my way through the crowd and then headed for the exit gate. I was back at home by 7:00 PM.
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Post by Bromhead24 on Nov 11, 2007 11:09:52 GMT -5
Did they serve warm German beer or was it ice cold?
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Post by neferetus on Nov 11, 2007 11:22:22 GMT -5
Did they serve warm German beer or was it ice cold? Good question. I don't know. But the Brits really enjoy their warm bitter. Just ask RebAl. |
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Post by Greg C. on Nov 11, 2007 15:27:59 GMT -5
Did they serve warm German beer or was it ice cold? Good question. I don't know. But the Brits really enjoy their warm bitter. Just ask RebAl. When my dad's business partner from England came to the United States back in the early 90's, my dad took him to a Ranger game at Madison Square Garden. There the guy bought 2 beers and left them under his seat for a period and a half until they warmed up. Then he drank them down. Strange but I guess they find us strange as well... |
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Post by neferetus on Nov 11, 2007 19:55:45 GMT -5
In Paris, France, I went to this pushcart street vendor to get a Coke and all of his beverages were warm. None of the locals seemed to mind.
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Post by Greg C. on Nov 15, 2007 18:07:10 GMT -5
When is the next Wurst fest?
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Post by neferetus on Nov 15, 2007 20:05:04 GMT -5
When is the next Wurst fest? It's usually the last week in October, overlapping into November. But the calendar fell funny this year, so it was all in November. |
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Post by Bromhead24 on Nov 20, 2007 18:40:42 GMT -5
Nef, Whats the size of New Braunfels, is it more than 25,000 people?
It was in my recuriting district but i don't recall ever visiting there.
Mike
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Post by neferetus on Nov 20, 2007 22:49:53 GMT -5
Currently, the population is around 36,500, about 1/3 greater than its 1990 census. There's been a lot of new housing going up.
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Post by henrywarnell on Nov 21, 2007 12:12:27 GMT -5
Hey Guys, we don't drink any Beer warm, all the ale we drink is cold to a certain extent, but nowhere near as cold as yours, I love our beer but I also enjoy your cold Bud when we are over there. Do you remember what John Cleese told the audience at" The Secret Policemans Ball" he said that American Beer was like making love in a Canoe " Frigging close to water"
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Post by Bromhead24 on Nov 21, 2007 12:18:49 GMT -5
Hey Guys, we don't drink any Beer warm, all the ale we drink is cold to a certain extent, but nowhere near as cold as yours, I love our beer but I also enjoy your cold Bud when we are over there. Do you remember what John Cleese told the audience at" The Secret Policemans Ball" he said that American Beer was like making love in a Canoe " Frigging close to water" I agree with John Cleese, thats why i dring Sam Adams or Fosters With a much higher alchol content. ;D |
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Post by neferetus on Nov 21, 2007 12:48:30 GMT -5
Dos XX is a great little Mexican beer with a kick.
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Post by henrywarnell on Nov 21, 2007 13:18:42 GMT -5
Some German Beers are nice but I'm not too keen on the flavour of the Wheat Beer, Where does Sam Adams come from, never heard of that one. A lot of the best English Beer comes from the North of the country, so Reb could tell you all about the good ones. Cheers Guys.
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Post by henrywarnell on Nov 21, 2007 13:33:55 GMT -5
Have you tried the strong beer that they sell in the Liquor Store on East Houston In San Antone just around the corner from the Alamo, It comes in a can much larger than normal and it's about 8.5 percent by volume, tastes nice too, can't remember what it's called.
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Post by neferetus on Nov 21, 2007 13:58:15 GMT -5
Fosters comes in a large can, but then you probably know that.
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Post by henrywarnell on Nov 22, 2007 4:28:12 GMT -5
I think it's brewed in the U.S. Ned, it,s comes in a big silver can about the same size as the large Fosters and I think the word" Steel"appears in it's name. Hope they have plenty in stock next March!
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Post by Greg C. on Nov 22, 2007 9:14:48 GMT -5
Personally I think an ice cold Miller Lite is the best. But thats coming from an illegal standpoint...  |
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Post by neferetus on Nov 22, 2007 10:42:11 GMT -5
I think it's brewed in the U.S. Ned, it,s comes in a big silver can about the same size as the large Fosters and I think the word" Steel"appears in it's name. Hope they have plenty in stock next March! It's called STEEL RESERVE and it's brewed in Fort Worth, Texas. I'm sure they'll have some when you arrive. |
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Post by henrywarnell on Nov 22, 2007 10:52:58 GMT -5
Thanks Ned, that looks like the one! I just found it with "Ask.com "its 8.1 percent and it's brewed by" Miller".
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Post by Bromhead24 on Nov 22, 2007 13:34:55 GMT -5
Now don't that look good?  |
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