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Monday, 25 November 2013: Mongoose vs Cobra vs The Slippery Slope

Posted by mike | Meetings | Posted on November 25th, 2013

So that whole prohibition thing started out as a temperance movement.  Moderation in all things, including moderation, right?  Funny how movements slip away from first principles.  Anyhow, that dark corner of American history is well behind us (though we do still feel its effects, as in the three-tier system, organized crime, and NASCAR).  Celebrate responsibly tonight at MvsC, 1011 McGowan, at 8:00 PM tonight for a pint or a mixed drink.  Texas pints are half off.  Note that the parking situation in midtown is ever evolving, so consult the handy-dandy, superific, MvsC-specific parking guide before you head that direction.

On this day in 1846, temperance leader Carrie Nation was born.  She once visited Houston.

Monday, 18 November 2013: Timely beers at The Hay Merchant

Posted by mike | Meetings | Posted on November 18th, 2013

On this day in 1883, the various railroad companies in the US and Canada began using four different time zones to harmonize schedules.  It wasn’t until 1918 that the federal guv’ment horned in and took over the system. Celebrate the power of the railroad barons with a beer at The Hay Merchant,  1100 Westheimer, at 8 PM.

In other historic events, on this day in 1978, Billy Joel earned his first #1 Album for 52nd Street.

Monday, 11 November 2013: Veterans Day Beers at Hans’ Bier Haus

Posted by mike | Meetings | Posted on November 11th, 2013

On this day in 1918, The War To End All Wars, which unfortunately we now know as World War One, came to an end.  Originally celebrated as Armistice Day, Veterans Day commemorates all veterans who have honorably served our nation.  Come out tonight at 8 PM to Hans’ Bier Haus, 2523 Quenby St., and raise a glass to veterans both far and near.

Note that it is also Houston Beer Week, so check out their calendar and see if there are any events later in the week that you want to attend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et0rzScSMzw

Monday, 4 November 2013: Beer fit for a pharaoh at The Ginger Man

Posted by mike | Meetings | Posted on November 4th, 2013

On this day in 1922, the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamen was discovered by noted Egyptologist Howard Carter (he’s mainly noted for finding King Tut’s tomb, so it’s a little reflexive, but what the hey).  Pharaonic Egyptians were noted beer makers and drinkers, so stop by The Ginger Man, 5607 Morningside in Rice Village, for a pint tonight at 8 PM.  We don’t really know what kind of beer the Pharaohs drank, so feel free to enjoy whatever beverage floats your solar barge.