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Month: June 2017

That's a brown ale called Son of a Mudder, along with 1862 Ale, which they call an American Kölsch due to the non-traditional use of American Cascade hops in addition to the traditional German varieties.

Land-Grant Brewing Company, Columbus OH

June 15, 2017 / / 0 Comments

REVIEW

We made a pit stop in Columbus, Ohio during our day-long drive from Pennsylvania to Cincinnati, just long enough to enjoy a pair of beers outside on the warm and sunny patio at Land-Grant Brewing. The clear, deep brown Son of a Mudder was more refreshing than a typical brown ale, probably due to the slightly elevated hop level. The toasty brown flavors were not overstated, making it quite drinkable for even a dark ale-frowner like Sue, although she enjoyed a Kölsch-style ale that is perfect on a hot, sunny afternoon such as this. Continue reading

A pair of chili dogs garnished with mustard and raw onions - that Post 1 chili is also available by the cup or bowl.

American Legion Post 1 Restaurant, Wheeling WV

June 14, 2017 / / 2 Comments

REVIEW

Have you served at least one day of active American military service during wartime? No? Not a problem! You can still join the American Legion for a meal, at Wheeling Post 1, said to be the oldest American Legion post in the U.S. Step inside and you find yourself in what appears to be a bar with a few tables to the right. We arrived a bit late for lunch on a Saturday. The bar was well-attended but we were the only dining customers. Continue reading

Potato filling, that Amish side dish of mashed potatoes fortified with bread, proved to be the star of our first meal at Schwalm's.

Schwalm’s Cleona Restaurant, Cleona PA

June 11, 2017 / / 3 Comments

REVIEW

Good country cooking is becoming ever more scarce in eastern Pennsylvania Amish country. We keep searching but the results have been lukewarm at best. Schwalm’s feels right but, based on a first visit, we’re just not yet convinced. There were decent things to eat (in a couple of cases, more than decent), but most of what we tried, while all perfectly edible, was simply standard issue luncheonette food. Continue reading

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