My friend Tom invited me backpacking. My only previous experience was two nights in the backpacking campground at Shades State Park, which is two miles from parking. So four nights at Porcupine Mountains State Park in the U.P. would be more of a challenge. The drive to get there was long, so our first campsite was only a couple of miles from the Big Carp River trailhead. The views from atop the ridge were breathtaking. ...
My real hobby is not beer but pedestrian tunnels with beer at either end. ...
On my last full day in Prague, I met up with my friend and esteemed brewing colleague, Ric. We had a great day visiting many pubs: ...
Na Hradbách beer garden at Vyšehrad castle. Beer is the excellent Radegast 10° amber lager. ...
Street scene outside Lokál U Jiráta Managed four pubs this evening: U Flecků: Obligatory visit for their dark lager and atmosphere, and to introduce colleagues to this landmark Jelínkova Pizeñská pivnice: Very fresh Pilsner Urquell in a delightfully tiny pub Lokál U Jiráta: Some unnamed Tankovna beer Craft House: More like an upscale US craft beer bar, with a diverse selection
Late flight arrival allowed for only two pubs. One whose name I won’t mention was smoky and used dirty glassware. Pivní laborator U Rumlik was much nicer, with a good beer selection. The Kamenice beer is a Sládek and Premiant hop cannon. Fresh grain flavors and a big hop flavor punch.