14740 N.W. Cornell Rd.

Portland,

Oregon 97229

Tel: +1503 645 0286

http://mcmenamins.com/281-oak-hills-brewpub-home

oakhill@mcmenamins.com

Alan Hutton of Gennum sent this one in, for which many thanks, and this is what he has to say about it:

"Established in the foothills of Beaverton, Oregon back in 1990, the Oak Hills Brewery is quite unique. When most eating and drinking establishments value seating and tables as prime real estate, Oak Hills dedicate 40% of their location to beer keg storage and fermenters. Locally brewed beers include the signature Hammerhead ale which is very hoppy, the coal black Terminator stout, the IPA with its citrus flavour and the strangely named Bagdad ale which is recommended to be served in "hot weather". The Oak Hill churns out around 2000 kegs a year or around 250k (US) pints. Oak Hills also has the dubious distinction of producing one of the worst beers ever served ! Known as the Afterburner, it is a highly hopped ale infused with a high concentration of garlic. Not everyones best friend when it comes to drinking beer......Oak Hills is a WiFi hotspot but curiously they have a warning on the entrance to be 'considerate of other guests when using cells phones'. "

This is the on-site blurb:

'Sit in comfortable indoor booths and tables or at picnic tables outside in nice weather. But if you do sit inside, you'll no doubt want to join our regulars who love watching the active onsite brewery through the big interior windows.

Oak Hills Brewpub's "Captain Neon's Fermentation Chamber" features one of the most colorful McMenamins brewery experiences, thanks to the beautifully painted fermentation tanks.'

This is the on-site description of the beers they brew:

Terminator Stout
Black as the darkest night. Rich as the most decadent dessert, Terminator is for the true stout lover. This is a full bodied and flavor packed ale which draws it's robust complexity from kiln-baked specialty grains. Look for a wide array of toasted, chocolate, nutty and coffee-like flavors in every pint! The devoted swear by it, and it remains one of our top selling ales year after year.

Hammerhead
A classic Northwest pale ale and McMenamins top selling beer. This rich chestnut colored gem is a model of harmony between hops and malted barley. Hammerhead's signature Cascade hop nose and intense hopped flavor blend nicely with the caramel tones from the crystal malt. This beer has a vocal following. To run out is an unforgivable sin.

Ruby
In 1985 McMenamins became the first brewery in the U.S.A. to legally use fruit in ales. While many other breweries have followed suit, we still make this Ruby exactly as we first did: Light, crisp and refreshingly fruity. Over 55 pounds of hand-macerated, fresh, whole raspberries are used in every batch. Taste the original!

Black Rabbit Porter
Black Rabbit Porter is a semi-sweet ale with a roasty chocolate malt tone. This ale is defined by it's toasted nut flavor and a sweeter, softer finish than Terminator. Named after the elusive Black Rabbit who roams freely on the grounds at the Edgefield Manor, this ale has been an Edgefield staple for years.

Edgefield Wheat
Edgefield Wheat is a classic example of an American wheat ale. Unlike the popular Northwest Hefeweizen, Edgefield Wheat is a bright, clear, clean tasting ale. The smooth flavor of wheat malt is highlighted and has become a favorite of light ale drinkers.

Akasaka

Tokyo

Address:

3-10-9 GF Granbell Hotel Akasaka,
Minatoku,

Tokyo, 107-0052,

JAPAN

Tel: 03-3584-2006

http://www.mermaidpub.com

Opening hours: 11:30am - 4am

Eric Janson, Of Austria Microsystems very kindly sent this one in, and he has this to say about it:

"The Mermaid in Tokyo (2 min by foot from Akasaka-Mitsuke metro station) is an excellent pub with Guiness, Spitfire, Hoegaarden, Kirin Ichiban and another four on tap, numerous bottled choices as well as a couple of ciders.  Food is not especially outstanding but the most important thing is the atmosphere which is like a real pub in the middle of Tokyo - hard to pull off but they do.  Live sports, mishmash of tables and chairs, stale beer smell - GREAT!  Always a curious mix of expats and locals.  Exit the Akasaka- Mitsuke Metro stop to the narrow street in the entertainment sector, and turn left (heading away from the Hew Otani Hotel.)  A couple of short blocks on the right and you are there, it is on the corner ground floor of the Hotel Granbell."

Thanks very much indeed to Alan Hutton for this one.

Alan says: "Tegernsee beer is quite possibly one of southern Germany's (Bavaria) best kept secrets. Close enough to Munich, the Tegernsee Brauhaus dates back to a Benedictine Abbey in 746 where the monks indulged in their favourite pastime of brewing beer and drinking it themselves until 1803 when a royal takeover opened the doors for local Bavarians to sample their wares. "

"The cavernous beer hall is usually full and vibrant with local conversation and the food although limited in choice is reasonably priced", adds Alan, "if you like crispy roasted pork knuckle or roasted "Bierbratl" (pork belly) straight from the oven with a potato and cucumber salad then this is the place to be drinking great beer. Rarely seen outside of the Bavaria region and never exported outside of Germany this is one jewel in the crown of small breweries in southern Germany."

Schlossplatz 1

83684 Tegernsee

Germany

Telephone : 08022 4141

Web : http://www.braustuberl.

"Blink and you will miss it !", writes Alan Hutton, "Delaney's in Kowloon is a great haven for all ex-pats looking for a more traditional night out in Hong Kong but with the entrance only a small door heading down into the dungeons you can easily walk right past it. With Guinness, Kilkenny, Tetley and Strongbow all on-tap, its the place to go for a plate of McDonaghs fish and chips or spicy chicken drumsticks while catching up on the

Premiership, rugby, cricket or F1 motor racing. Good atmosphere andreasonably priced with pleasant bar staff."

Delaney's, Kowloon

Basement, Mary Building

 77 Peking Road, TST, Kowloon

 +852 2301 3980 Fax +852.2312 7062

 http://www.delaneys.com.hk/

Email: delkow@netvigator.com

Also note:

Delaney's Wanchai
G/F & 1/F, One Capital Place - 18 Luard Road, Wanchai
Tel : +852.2804.2880 Fax : +852.2866.7504
Email: delwan@netvigator.com

Irish Pub Restaurant ‎

369 East Campbell Ave

Campbell 95008

CA

Tel: 408 379 9687

www.katieblooms.com

Hausbrauerei Altstadthof

Bergstrasee 19-21, 90403

Nuremberg

 tel: 49 (0) 9 11-2 44 98 59,

email: info@Hausbrauerei-Altstadthof.de,

www.Hausbrauerei-Altstadthof.de

Dick Selwood writes: "A micro-brewery and bar in the heart of the old town of Nuremberg,  with six beers, including two Bocks. The best way to try is a sampler, with small galsses of each. (Or large if you prefer.) The kicker is  the small glass at the end of the special wooden tray that they bring the glasses on. This will conatin a BierBrand - a double distilled beer with a 40% alcohol content. They do samplers of those for the  brave."

Address:

Shop 18/19
Clock Tower Precinct
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Cape Town
8002

Tel: +27 21 418 9999

Church Street,

Bangalore,

560 001, India

Recommended by one who knows.

A leafy retreat with good, competitively priced, beer.

Baltimore

West Cork

Ireland

 Our correspondent writes: 'I'd like to kick off the Irish section by recommending a lovely seaside pub in Baltimore, West Cork called Bushe's Bar. It's a cozy,  family run pub full of interesting maritime artefacts. I don't have the exact address, but you can't miss it as it's the only proper pub  on the waterfront.'

'It's the perfect place to pass a leisurely afternoon chatting with  locals and puzzling over the crossword. I only drink Guiness in Ireland, but you can also find other good local brews.'

'Remember that a half pint is called a glass in Ireland, not that you'll probably order one!'

640 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
phone: 650-323-7723
fax: 650-323-6129

hours:
Sun-Thurs: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM

http://www.gordonbiersch.com/restaurants/index.php?pg=location&sub=loc&location_id=15

727 Marrett Road - A · Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 · United States · Map
Phone: (781) 761-1700

A hotel bar with an excellent local brew called Rapscallion

Our correspondent writes: 'If you are in Boston, MA look out for Rapscallion Honey (http://drinkrapscallion.com/honey.html), a very smooth and drinkable pint from a local brewery. I got mine in the bar of "Aloft" in Lexington, MA.'