The hiatus is due to my not having beer regularly. Simple as that. And since everyone else is doing it, I’ll go ahead and throw out the phrase, “In these tough times…”
But now, I’d like to turn to a hilarious subject: beer and the Air Force. I have visited my brother (a 1st Lt. stationed at Cape Canaveral/Patrick AFB) twice in the past month, and it has become clear to me that the Air Force absolutely respects the fine libation that is beer. Let me break it down for you, in lists and pictures.
1) Many officers have their own personalized ceramic mugs.
2) Said mugs are a distinct part of the promotion ceremony. And yes, they are filled. With beer. During the ceremony.
3) Open bars are also a part of the aforementioned ceremonies. I’m not being facetious when I say that’s a fine way to spend my tax dollars. Really, I’d rather people enjoy good beer than have one more 5,000 lb. GBU in production…but that’s just me.
3.5) “Heritage rooms”. All I can say here is that one person is responsible for both the keg and the tap handle design.
4) The beer of choice for the Airfolks is clearly Yuengling. Florida offered me my initial exposure to this cheap and refreshing amber lager, though I had heard about it from friends who lived on the East Coast. There is Yuengling everywhere (more below).
“Judy, I don’t believe you. Prove it!” Well, I will!
Promotion ceremony.
90% of those important looking people are drinking beer.
Yuengling straight from the bottle. It's definitely that kind of beer.
So, the Air Force loves their beer. And I am left with one question, and one question only: Where do I sign up?
Cheers!
YUENGLING - Yuengling Brewery; Pottsville, PA
4.40%ABV
Serving: 12oz to pint
Yuengling pours a predictable amber to dark copper with a small white head that dissipates quickly and totally, leaving no lace behind. Aromas are … Not a whole lot to talk about! Musty grains, a sweet malt background, and metallic. Flavors are similar, but luckily I don’t taste much metallic/skunk. It’s just a really mellow, crisp, easy drinking lager. And sure, it’s reminiscent of BMC, but also sets itself apart from the rest. Pair it with pizza and you will die happy. A good offering from “America’s oldest brewery”.
