First, from the boozing folks at Asylum, we have a bar in Chicago that is among a handful that allows the patron to self-serve a set amount of beer. Pretty good start to something I've often wanted during busy, three-deep customers at the bar type nights.
Second, if you've read this tepid blog since its inception you'll know that we like to recognize absurdly strong drinks and other gimmicks of the clever brewer or distiller. Behold "Sink the Bismarck" an absurd IPA style that comes with a cork or stopper to extend the shelf life. Available from the UK, you can really taste the powerful ale and desire to relive great naval engagements. No word if we can expect other beers to commemorate the sinking of the Tirpitz or Scharnhorst.
I like the table tap idea but why only 24 oz to start per patron? Hell, a lube tube at Quaker Steak is 100 oz, not that we've been there in forever. And the Bismarck is absurd at 41% ABV! Why would they do that?
ReplyDeleteNanny state bs comes to mind. If the concept were to make it to a free part of the country we'd be in business. I can understand the complications of offering more than just two brands of beer, but that also would be a bit of a hinderance. "Oh sorry sir, all the Yuengling and Stella taps are taken, but we have plenty of room at the Miller 64 and Heineken- that's-been-skunked booth." Feh.
ReplyDeleteMan, speaking of skunking, The Bismarck really pwnt The Hood.
ReplyDeleteBismarck was totally OP. Being beaten by a trick play sucks worse than "Little Giants" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110364