Gimme your final four, and their beers
Like a lot of twisted Americans, I have been spending way too much time watching the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Not only do I have my final four, but I also have the beers that represent their regions of the country, the ones you would want to drink if you were on campus.
They are the Kansas Jayhawks and Boulevard Pale Ale, the North Carolina Tar Heels and Weeping Radish Black Radish beer, the UCLA Bruins and Sierra Nevada Celebration, and the Texas Longhorns and Shiner Bock.
What are your final four beers and teams?
Comments
Did you enjoy Sierra Nevada's Anniversary Ale this past fall? It became my new all-time favorite.
Posted by: Miles | March 21, 2008 2:36 PM
I doubt that the Northern California brewers of Sierra Nevada would appreciate being linked with UCLA. Stanford or Cal maybe, but not a school from Los Angeles -- even a if they are a No. 1 seed.
Posted by: Marc | March 22, 2008 9:22 PM
I agree with the Shiner Bock pick.
With UCLA,it's a bit of a stretch,but you could almost justify Dos Eqquis Green label,as Mexico is close enough to LA.
Staying with the international beers,
I vote for Boddington's Pub Ale,my latest and greatest favorite.Of course,England has no one in the tournament,probably not even one player.Just wanted to get my plug in for Boddie's
Posted by: Paul | March 23, 2008 9:04 AM
North Carolina
Heinzelmannchen Black Forest Stout
Sylva, NC
Wisconisn
Either Road Slush Oatmeal Stout or Wisconsin Belgian Red from New Glarus Brewing.
Stanford
Anchor Steam Porter
Memphis
Dunklweizen from Yazoo Brewing
Posted by: Mark | March 23, 2008 12:26 PM
Well, my Pittsburgh / Iron City pick left the building this weekend, as did Georgetown (anyone remember Olde Heurich? Is it still made?)
Posted by: TimD | March 23, 2008 8:11 PM
Went to school with one of the heirs to Olde Huerich. They don't make the Amber anymore, but the Foggy Botom can still be found if you look hard enough.
BTW, even though I have them bowing out in the Elite Eight, I thouroughly endorse the Weeping Radish call...delicious!
Posted by: The Beav | March 27, 2008 2:42 PM