Abe wrote:
> >>What about the beer? You forgot to mention what kind of beer
> >>you're drinking. It helps make the brisket come out just right,
> >>especially on a Sunday.
> >I know this sounds kind of *** (no offense intended) but I'm drinking
> >a fine medium dry sherry. It's not hot enough today in Seattle for
> >beer. I need it be really hot outside to really get a thirst for beer.
> Forgot to say that if I was drinking beer, it would be Windermere
> HefeWeizen - ice cold. Yum.

The best bottled beer I've ever tasted is Bell's Pale Ale, from
Michigan. Only a couple of stores in StL carry it, but one is Whole
Foods. Their Porter is excellent as well. Samuel Smith's Lagers (both
the Pure Brewed and the Organic) are great too.

--Bryan