I'll be at Miller's Pub for one or two (4:30-6:00) to enjoy a Hacker-Pschorr vom Fass...feel free to stop by...looks to be a smaller crowd (me) since the regulars are not going to be around.
I really NEED that true German Weiss on tap...no more Blue Moon or other whit/wheat/white imitators this season. :)
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
8-6-8 Wrap-up
Welcome newbies Lisa, Amy and Kirk...thanks for joining the WUW movement!
A very nice venue, beers not too too $$... 7 peeps and many Blue Moons consumed until the tap had issues AGAIN...same thing happened last July...ugh.
A new twist to the evening was a show-&-tell... Deno waited until the WUW faithful had gathered and then showed us a new book release, The Secret For Caregiver Success in which she is featured on the back cover with her review comment...just below Alan Thicke. Well done Deno!
Topics discussed:
Christkinlmarket in the Loop
Museumsuferfest in Frankfort
Oktoberfest in Munich
Berghoff Oktoberfest
A very nice venue, beers not too too $$... 7 peeps and many Blue Moons consumed until the tap had issues AGAIN...same thing happened last July...ugh.
A new twist to the evening was a show-&-tell... Deno waited until the WUW faithful had gathered and then showed us a new book release, The Secret For Caregiver Success in which she is featured on the back cover with her review comment...just below Alan Thicke. Well done Deno!
Topics discussed:
Christkinlmarket in the Loop
Museumsuferfest in Frankfort
Oktoberfest in Munich
Berghoff Oktoberfest
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
WUW 7.30
...let's say Caffe Baci on Wacker and Franklin ... outdoor seating and Blue Moon on tap.
---- evening update ----
another small but entertaining WUW evening... the temp and breeze were so nice on Wacker this night.
3 peeps with 11 Blue Moons...
---- evening update ----
another small but entertaining WUW evening... the temp and breeze were so nice on Wacker this night.
3 peeps with 11 Blue Moons...
Thursday, July 24, 2008
7.23 WUW wrap-up
simply put ... g o o d ~ t i m e s !!
a smaller group gathered at the dark-Monks to toss back some 9oz HP Weiss...oops that's 1pint and 0.9oz... a total of 14 comsumed by three attendees...not too bad (but remember, it's not about the beer)
things overheard at WUW...
~'he's the Weiss-President of the company' (vs. Vice-Pres)
~race car driver, professional bike-racer, award-winning novelist
~he's the Weiss-Master-General
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orders are now being taken for Weiss-Up ball caps...very stylish...
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Al will be doing some recon on Plymouth's this week to determine if it is Weiss-worthy...let's hope so...a roof top Weiss would be nice.
a smaller group gathered at the dark-Monks to toss back some 9oz HP Weiss...oops that's 1pint and 0.9oz... a total of 14 comsumed by three attendees...not too bad (but remember, it's not about the beer)
things overheard at WUW...
~'he's the Weiss-President of the company' (vs. Vice-Pres)
~race car driver, professional bike-racer, award-winning novelist
~he's the Weiss-Master-General
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orders are now being taken for Weiss-Up ball caps...very stylish...
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Al will be doing some recon on Plymouth's this week to determine if it is Weiss-worthy...let's hope so...a roof top Weiss would be nice.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
WUW~7.23.08?
where oh where to go...?
Monk's? --- MONK'S IT IS...H-P IN BOTTLES AND BLUE MOON ON TAP...SEE YA THERE
Bergie (again)?
near the Tribune?
other?
Monk's? --- MONK'S IT IS...H-P IN BOTTLES AND BLUE MOON ON TAP...SEE YA THERE
Bergie (again)?
near the Tribune?
other?
Thursday, July 17, 2008
WUW 7.16 Wrap-UP
A record crowd! 11 peeps and at least 25 drinks...Thanks to ALL...!
WRAP-UP SO FAR ...
Friday, July 11, 2008
WUW for 7.16.08
We'll be meeting at Stocks & Blondes this week and having a Leinie's Summer Shandy ~ Weiss Beer with lemonade ~ hey, that's a RADLER (& they're one SALE too)
~review of Shandy just in..."...I find that the Summer Shandy tastes a little like Lemon Pledge once you get to the end of it..."...that's a-no-gooda~ THANK GOD THEY HAVE OTHER VERY GOOD WEISS AS WELL.
I'LL BE THERE BY 4:30!
~review of Shandy just in..."...I find that the Summer Shandy tastes a little like Lemon Pledge once you get to the end of it..."...that's a-no-gooda~ THANK GOD THEY HAVE OTHER VERY GOOD WEISS AS WELL.
I'LL BE THERE BY 4:30!
Monday, July 7, 2008
WUW for 07.09.08
where to this w e e k?
The suggstion is Coogan's on Wacker Drive...appears that they have HP and Blue Moon on tap...we'll see about that...it's been a weird/wacky start to WUW '08 with few things going as planned... :)
as usual, I'll be there at about 4:35pm.
----evening update~Weiss total was 9, errrr, I mean 11----
A very special welcome to WUW 'virgins', Mr. Dave V.S. and Martha!!!
it was great to see new faces and share a cold tall Weiss with you both...even if it was only a 1/3 of a Weiss, Ms. Martha :) ~~ yes, they did have HP and BM on tap...no beer surprises for the night, just nice a surprise of new Weiss'ers. hope to see ya out there again this summer... (can we look forward to Fiesta First Friday?)
The suggstion is Coogan's on Wacker Drive...appears that they have HP and Blue Moon on tap...we'll see about that...it's been a weird/wacky start to WUW '08 with few things going as planned... :)
as usual, I'll be there at about 4:35pm.
----evening update~Weiss total was 9, errrr, I mean 11----
A very special welcome to WUW 'virgins', Mr. Dave V.S. and Martha!!!
it was great to see new faces and share a cold tall Weiss with you both...even if it was only a 1/3 of a Weiss, Ms. Martha :) ~~ yes, they did have HP and BM on tap...no beer surprises for the night, just nice a surprise of new Weiss'ers. hope to see ya out there again this summer... (can we look forward to Fiesta First Friday?)
Monday, June 30, 2008
WUW for 7.02
Shall we meet at Caffe Baci on Wacker~ they have an outdoor seating area ... more HP on tap.
----evening update----(6 total Weiss consumed)
well, we were let down again...almost every single WUW outing in '08 has brought surprises...wtf.
but we 'roll' with it... instead of the HP on tap, it's now Blue Moon...that's the surprise, but we still drink it!--duh. As I asked the bartender 'gal' about the change, she says to me, 'it looks like you were about to tear up'...well maybe I was damn-it! it's WUW and I wanted a HP on tap... she really thought I was going to break-down...if the 'surprises' continue, I might just break into tears soon :) :(
----evening update----(6 total Weiss consumed)
well, we were let down again...almost every single WUW outing in '08 has brought surprises...wtf.
but we 'roll' with it... instead of the HP on tap, it's now Blue Moon...that's the surprise, but we still drink it!--duh. As I asked the bartender 'gal' about the change, she says to me, 'it looks like you were about to tear up'...well maybe I was damn-it! it's WUW and I wanted a HP on tap... she really thought I was going to break-down...if the 'surprises' continue, I might just break into tears soon :) :(
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
6.25.08...back to a 'traditional' WUW
I'll be at Miller's Pub for one or two (only!!) to enjoy a Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier vom Fass...feel free to stop by.
----evening update---- (weiss total ~6~)
eeeeerrrrrrrrr...no Paulaner this year...replaced with Hacker Pschorr on tap...and the price went up 50cents...no real complaints (other than all the tourists :)
----evening update---- (weiss total ~6~)
eeeeerrrrrrrrr...no Paulaner this year...replaced with Hacker Pschorr on tap...and the price went up 50cents...no real complaints (other than all the tourists :)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
6.18.08--WUW gets underway in a BIG way...
... time for a tall HP Weiss at Elephant & Castle on Adams tonight ...
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Wowza! ... new records were set on many fronts tonight...
We welcomed new comers Denise and Bernice to their first WUW...
We reviewed last years 'minutes'/totals --total hours spent at WUW '07 was over 28 hours, with a total of 84 drinks enjoyed.
As for WUW tonight, it lasted past 9:30, with an all time high of 23 Weiss' enjoyed!...let the Weiss flow all summer!
PS: we're all looking forward to 'possibly' enjoying a Mueller Hefe Weizen... (update...this may not happen--damn)
PS2: quotes from the evening....
a. "I don't like it." ~Al in reference to the Deno date situation
b. "I love your hat." ~Kelly in reference to my orange Mr, O hat
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
gearing up for WWII
No that's not World War II...it's Weiss Wednesday II...coming soon.
Last night-5/19/08, I met imformally for the preview of WWII with Sods...had a few Bergie Solstice Wit to get things started. We plan to get started after Memorial Day...maybe the 28, but for sure 6/4 at the Sox game!
Last night-5/19/08, I met imformally for the preview of WWII with Sods...had a few Bergie Solstice Wit to get things started. We plan to get started after Memorial Day...maybe the 28, but for sure 6/4 at the Sox game!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
from Weiss to Oktoberfest beers
Well, the WUW was a great success and we move right into the Oktoberfest season now! Hope to see ya out at the tents.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
The official, Unofficial end-of-summer Weiss-Up rap-up
First off, a big thanks to all those who came out this summer to kick-off the inaugural Weiss-Up Wed. summer...especially Scott and Al, who kept it going.
As they know, it's not so much about the Weiss sampling as it is the good conversation. Keeping the 'shop-talk' to a minimum was a not-so-hidden priority and so we got to know each other a little better.
Things we learned:
1. Al's mother and Scott's father worked together back-in-the-day.
2. Al is 'with us' today, because his father spilled beer on his mother at the Hofbrauhaus in Munich...great story of them meeting for the 1st time.
3. Reminiscing about the 'old-days', Rush street, Cub games etc.
4. Chatting about fun and good eats at the state fair, corn dogs at Vose's, vinegar on fries and cart races.
5. Chatting about fire-brand chilli
6. Critiquing the Weiss beers, glasses, bar, munchies, slices of lemons vs oranges vs mangos, etc.
7. Sharing info about our families and friends and how we spend our time enjoying life
8. We learned about the origin of the Radler
9. and so much more
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Weiss-Up by the #'s:
15 evenings of visiting Weiss-serving spots
7 establishments visited
13 or so Weiss beers sampled
80 total glasses of Weiss consumed
27 total hours gathered together to share a slice of life over a Weiss
Danke again for the fun summer!
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We plan to continue the gathering at least monthly at various spots... stay tuned.
As they know, it's not so much about the Weiss sampling as it is the good conversation. Keeping the 'shop-talk' to a minimum was a not-so-hidden priority and so we got to know each other a little better.
Things we learned:
1. Al's mother and Scott's father worked together back-in-the-day.
2. Al is 'with us' today, because his father spilled beer on his mother at the Hofbrauhaus in Munich...great story of them meeting for the 1st time.
3. Reminiscing about the 'old-days', Rush street, Cub games etc.
4. Chatting about fun and good eats at the state fair, corn dogs at Vose's, vinegar on fries and cart races.
5. Chatting about fire-brand chilli
6. Critiquing the Weiss beers, glasses, bar, munchies, slices of lemons vs oranges vs mangos, etc.
7. Sharing info about our families and friends and how we spend our time enjoying life
8. We learned about the origin of the Radler
9. and so much more
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Weiss-Up by the #'s:
15 evenings of visiting Weiss-serving spots
7 establishments visited
13 or so Weiss beers sampled
80 total glasses of Weiss consumed
27 total hours gathered together to share a slice of life over a Weiss
Danke again for the fun summer!
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We plan to continue the gathering at least monthly at various spots... stay tuned.
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