Whether or not you abstain from meat or whether you fast at all, it is hard to refrain from eating a delicious corned beef sandwich as St. Patrick's Day approaches. Monday, March 17, is St. Patrick's Day. This is about the only time of the year I indulge in this wonderful, salty, garlicky beef brisket rubbed with mustard seed, sliced thinly and served on hearty, aromatic rye bread. I enjoy my sandwich piled high with sauerkraut but hold the dressing (some would say I'm missing the best part). I also enjoy corned beef on rye with just mustard or just horseradish....or plain with thick slices of a kosher dill pickle on the side. Kettle fried potato chips are good too! And don't forget a tall glass of cold, dark beer. How do you like your sandwich?
March 7-9, 2014, in Cincinnati is the 22nd annual Bockfest, the nation's oldest Bock beer festival. According to expert sources, Doppelbock beer was created by Bavarian Monks to sustain them during the long Lenten fast. This article in the March issue of Cincinnati Magazine features some Bock beers you might want to try.
If you want us to get any of these beers into the store for you to purchase, just let me know. We place orders for beer with various distributors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for next day delivery to the store. If you cannot stop by the store, you can visit our website and use the contact form or give us a call. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!
