Just to defend our beers in the U.S. - don't judge us by the piss that is manufactured by Budweiser, Millers & Coors. I've had Bass Ale, it it ain't much better!

The craft brewing revolution here in the United States has produced beers (and when I say "beer", I am referring to ales and lagers) that have won international awards.   I know the UK specializes in milds and bitters, but here in the U.S. you will find brewers that have a bit more imagination and produce some amazing dopplebocks, rauchbier, weizenbeer, along with the standard fare of ales and lagers.

If you are ever in the NYC area, make a trip over to New Jersey and visit Andy's Pub in Bogota, NJ. It is an unassuming bar, but it has gained a reputation as a beer mecca for beer lovers everywhere. No frosted mugs, the beer is served at temperatures appropriate to the style and in the proper glass.

Oh yes, you will not find any plastic glasses. I have never witnessed a barfight where a glass was used as a weapon. Unlike the gutless swine who need to find a weapon to defend themselves, I have never seen anyone that would resort to such a cowardly act.   We have respect for our glasses - the only way to serve good beer.