[Chrysostom]

Originally Posted by Mr. Role Modlin

Did the Corona thing again tonight...this time with the lime. I tasted no major difference. After a bit of internet research I came across a story that says the whole lime in beer thing was a misunderstanding by American tourists. Apparently...Mexicans put the slice of lime (or lemon) in the top of the bottle to keep the bugs from crawling down into their beer. Tourists saw it and assumed that it was the thing to do and now...well...you drink Corona with lime.

Can't prove the story...but it sounds feasible to me.

You know...I waited all this time to finally try Corona and daggum it...I actually like the stuff. Go figure.

I put lime in everything Mexican... even if I'm having a Dr Pepper at a Mexican restaurant.

Originally Posted by bobthecockroach

How is this Negro Modelo stuff? I'm always afraid to try anything sold in a grocery store.

Negra Modelo is the one (so far as I know) Mexican beer that isn't in the typical "Mexican lager" category. It's the result of some Germans who actually ruled in Mexico for several years in the 19th century. Nothing to write home about, but not the standard Mexican swill.

I'm such a wuss... Corona gives me a headache.

[Role Modlin]

Originally Posted by bobthecockroach

How is this Negro Modelo stuff? I'm always afraid to try anything sold in a grocery store.

It's okay. In my opinion...XX Amber is the best of the Mexican stuf.

[CrispOne]

Originally Posted by demon_hunter

Dude, you're in houston?

Same here.

Where do you buy your beer at?
And where is a homebrewing store at in houston? Any places close to i45 and the NorthLoop? Im willing to drive a ways off to get stuff, but I would really prefer a place close to my house.

I probably wont do any brewing until I get my own place, which might be a while, but it'd be cool to know where to find materials.

I'm actually really new to Houston. Just moved here in May from Austin (and I miss it! ), and I haven't made a trip to a local homebrew place yet, but I'm feelin' the itch mighty strong. There are a few places here, though. It looks like the closest one to you is the Brew Stop. There are only two reviews of it on beeradvocate.com, and only one of them is favorable. There's another place, slightly further from you (but not much) called Brew It Yourself, up in Spring, and the reviews on Beeradvocate are good, so that's where I'm going.

Here's a helpful link: http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/city/65

Peace, my brother!

[anathema]

Originally Posted by Mr. Role Modlin

It's okay. In my opinion...XX Amber is the best of the Mexican stuf.

Agreed. Then again, I am a sucker for the darker beers.


I went to a place new in my area called Baker Street Pub and Grill yesterday. Apparently its a corporate chain, and is big in texas. I was surprised to find that out after going in, its a sherlock holmes themed pub and isnt cheesy or gimmicky like you would think. The front room has huge overstuffed chairs where you can chill out and drink. The back room is the fireplace room full of dark wood and bookshelves and really cool signs and period 'things'. Their draft selection is large (anyone who has boddingtons on draft is OK with me!), and they serve traditional british fare like bangers and mash and shepherds pie. I was quite impressed, especially for a chain, it may be my new haunt for a while... http://www.sherlockspubco.com/Home.aspx

I had their Baker Street Brown, which was really tommyknocker maple nut brown ale, for $2.50/pint I could not go wrong...

[Grasshopper359]

Castle Lager.

[Art]

I am on a huge lime kick lately, so a good Mexican beer with lime sounds amazing to me right now.

[TahoeJeff]

Originally Posted by CrispOne

I'm actually really new to Houston. Just moved here in May from Austin (and I miss it! ), and I haven't made a trip to a local homebrew place yet, but I'm feelin' the itch mighty strong. There are a few places here, though. It looks like the closest one to you is the Brew Stop. There are only two reviews of it on beeradvocate.com, and only one of them is favorable. There's another place, slightly further from you (but not much) called Brew It Yourself, up in Spring, and the reviews on Beeradvocate are good, so that's where I'm going.

Here's a helpful link: http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/city/65

Peace, my brother!

I just made a homebrewing thread in the Food/Cooking forum. it would be cool if there were more brewers on here. I just told my wife my plans this morning and she was excited. In fact, she had been thinking about getting equipment to make wine! I am excited!

http://www.christianguitar.org/forum...d.php?t=153080

[FTS]

Originally Posted by Art

I am on a huge lime kick lately, so a good Mexican beer with lime sounds amazing to me right now.

You'd probably love a Monteith's Radler.

[Art]

Originally Posted by Kepa

You'd probably love a Monteith's Radler.

I'd love a whoozit whatzit?

[FTS]

Originally Posted by Art

I'd love a whoozit whatzit?

It's a New Zealand beer. Lemon & Lime flavoured. Nice and subtle, very tasty.

[TahoeJeff]

Originally Posted by Kepa

It's a New Zealand beer. Lemon & Lime flavoured. Nice and subtle, very tasty.

I've heard good things about Monteith's. I was planning on trying some until I got screwed out of the New Zealand trip last January.

I think I should get to go this year though...

[FTS]

Originally Posted by TahoeJeff

I've heard good things about Monteith's. I was planning on trying some until I got screwed out of the New Zealand trip last January.

I think I should get to go this year though...

Dude!

And yeah, Monteith's is good Not sure if you can get it in the states. You can get it in Aussie, Germany, Hong Kong, Fiji and China, though.

[bread man]

You can get it in Aussie

I'll keep an eye out for that one.

[TahoeJeff]

Originally Posted by Kepa

Dude!

And yeah, Monteith's is good Not sure if you can get it in the states. You can get it in Aussie, Germany, Hong Kong, Fiji and China, though.

There's a Aussie/Kiwi pub in Seattle. I've been there once. I can't remember if they had it or not. I remember they had meat pies though.

I really hope I get to go to NZ this year!

[Art]

I really hope I get to go to NZ this year, too.