April 2009

Hi All,
The WSB April meeting will be hosted by Steve Moga at his place in Illahee:
4pm Saturday April 18th

Steve didn't declare any particular beer styles to focus on so bring whatever homebrew you have and any commercial brew you'd like to share.

As always, check our website for details, updates, blogs, photo galleries, newsletter archives, and the new calendar. Brad puts alot of work into it. Let him and the rest of the club know of any ways that it can be even more useful for us all.
http://www.westsoundbrewers.org/

-Our May meeting will be the Big Brew on Saturday, May 2, probably at the Wyatts' north of Poulsbo or the Gwaltney's west of Silverdale.
-We may arrange a tour, pub crawl, or some special club event later in May. Share ideas at this month's meeting.
-Our June meeting will be hosted by the Elves on Poulsbo's Liberty Bay on the last day of school, around June 17.
-July host not yet scheduled. Contact us if you're interested.
-August will be at the Woods' spread in Bremerton.

National Homebrew Day/Big Brew details
http://beertown.org/events/bigbrew/

2009 Big Brew Recipes
This year's Big Brew recipes are the tale of two AHA members whose homebrew recipes have gone on to be brewed by craft breweries.

Dave Levonian's award-winning Saison recipes have been brewed by Ballast Point Brewery for the 2008 Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am Competition, and by the Lost Abbey Brewery as one of the commemorative beers for the 2009 National Homebrewers Conference this June in Oakland, CA.

Jim Denier is an award-winning homebrewer who brought his Dark Mild recipe with him when he started brewing at Dry Dock Brewing Co. in Aurora, CO. The SS Minnow Mild Ale is a favorite at the brewery, and was a favorite with the 2008 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) judges too; it was the silver medal beer in the Session Beer category!

We hope you enjoy brewing this year’s Big Brew recipes! If you have any left, bring it with you to the National Homebrewers Conference in Oakland, CA this June to share!

BIG BREW FACTS-
2008 More than 10,500 gallons were brewed by almost 4000 participants at 242 sites on six continents worldwide. Sites were registered in 42 states in the US, as well as in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Israel, Kenya, The Netherlands, Russia, and Uryguay.
2007 Over 9000 gallons of homebrew brewed by more than 4000 participants at 242 sites on four continents worldwide. There were sites in 42 states, as well as Israel, Australia, Argentina, and Russia.
2005 7,347 gallons of homebrew brewed worldwide at 210 Big Brew sites by 2,956 participants.
2003 3,706 gallons of homebrew were produced at 157 Big Brew sites by 1,405 participants worldwide.
2001 5,185 gallons of beer were brewed at 182 brewing sites by 1,864 participants worldwide.

You should try and pick up a copy of this quarter's Beer NW Magazine if you can. Their website says they send copies to Hood Canal Brewery and I think I remember picking one up there. I don't see any other Kitsap hop spots listed on their site.

This issue has loads of interesting stuff, though some pieces can be a bit on the lite side. The late great Bob Allen is prominently mentioned in a piece about his brother's brewery, Heater Allen, in McMinnville, OR. There are pieces on farmhouse ales, and on starting a brewery. There's a big piece by Sean Paxton on seasonal beer dinners. There's a piece on pairing beer with Mexican food with Cinco de Mayo around the bend. Another article features Belgium's "Extreme" beers, i.e. lambics. An extensive feature covers traditional English brewing, i.e. the Burton Union system, and Firestone Walker's take on it.

Each issue has been getting better, and it's all glossy high clay content paper so you don't have to try to ignore the newsprint smell as you drink your beer and peruse the mag. I'll try to remember to bring a copy or two to the next meetings.

National Homebrew Competition
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:46 PM

The deadline to enter beers in the National Homebrew Competition is fast approaching. Entries are being accepted between March 25 & April 8, and the NW Region shipping/dropoff location is F. H. Steinbart in Portland. Go here for details: http://www.beertown.org/events/nhc/entry.html

There are at least a few options for getting your beers to the dropoff point:

1. Bill Sproules at Olybrew has agreed to collect entries and he'll drop them at F. H. Steinbart on his regularly scheduled run down there for supplies on April 2. Entries need to be dropped off at Olybrew before closing on April 1 (that's next Wednesday). Bill has asked that they be dropped off as close to April 1 as possible.

2. The Washington Homebrewers Association is collecting entries at Larry's Brewing Supply in Kent, and they will be driven down to Portland by a volunteer member of the association. The deadline to drop off beers at Larry's is April 3. Here are the details from WAHA:

National Homebrewing Competition Drop in Seattle
In order to help promote Washngton's participation in the 2009 National Homebrewers Competition, the Washington Homebrewers Association and several local homebrewers have helped organize a local drop location and transportation for entries down for the first round of the NHC in Portland.
All you need to do is drop your packaged entries off down at Larry's Brewing Supply before 7:00 pm on April 3rd (please note that this is not the mail-in deadline for the NHC - April 8th). Once you've registered your entries using the online entry system (make sure to follow all of the NHC Rules), package up your entries for the trip (they still will be jostled around a bit so make sure to package them well). Then just drop them off at Larry's Brewing Supply. To help cover food and gas costs for the drivers, we ask that you attach an envelope to your box of entries (on the outside) with about $0.50 or so per entry.
There may be a chance to also drop off some entries at the Exbeerience on April 4th. Check back to this website for updates.

Let's bring home some metal for Washington!

3. You can ship your beers. Check out http://www.beertown.org/events/nhc/entry.html for details

4. You can drop your beers off at F. H. Steinbart. See the link above for the address and other info.

No matter how you plan to get your beers to Portland, you must register online at http://www.brewingcompetition.com/NHC/nhc.php, pay for your entries, and print out label(s) for your beer(s) prior to dropping off or shipping your beers.

Beer Wars, The Movie
Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:32 PM
From: "Curt DAWSON"
On April 16th, the movie Beer Wars is playing around the USA for one night only. The closest theaters to Bremerton would be Federal Way or 6th and Pine in Seattle. Anyone interested in getting together a group and going? If we went to Seattle, we could have a beer at the Taphouse before the movie. Let me know if you're interested. For information about the movie, go to http://beerwarsmovie.com/

Curt
1-360-782-2887

2009 Puget Sound Pro-Am Competition:
http://bewbc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69&Itemid=61

Here are the basics, entries are due by May 26. Winning beers may be brewed up in large batches by any number of participating breweries, including:
Ram Restaurant and Brewery
Elysian Brewery
Issaquah Brewhouse / Rogue Ales
Powerhouse Brewery
Big Time Brewery
Rock Bottom - Seattle
Rock Bottom - Bellevue
Elliott Bay Brewery
Big Al Brewing
Flyers Restaurant and Brewery
Baron Brewing
Diamond Knot Brewery
Snipes Mountain Brewing

Olympic Brewing Supplies is one of the dropoff sites for this event. Gentlemen, start your brew kettles...

From the Beveridge Place Pub's newsletter:
SUN, APR 12, 7:00PM – BELGIAN BEER ME CLASS AT BPP!
This beer appreciation class is hosted by Stu Stuart, an excellent guide to all things Belgian. To sign up go to exco.org or call (206) 543-4375. “Belgian Beer Me!”, course #W290 - $55 for general public and $45 for UW students.

THU APR 16, 7:00PM – GEORGETOWN BREWER’S NIGHT!
This is the event we tried to do a year ago, during our first night in the new place. Suffice it to say we were a little too busy to have “real” brewers night, so Manny and Roger are gonna make sure we do it right this time, including a cask-conditioned Super Chop!!

FRI, APR 17 – BPP FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN NEW DIGS!
What’s special:
3:00pm – Tapping Beveridge Place Scotch Ale - The folks from Hale’s Brewery invited Gary to come over and brew a special beer just for the anniversary.
6:00pm – Tapping Harviestoun’s Old Engine Oil Firkin on the bartop! Old Engine Oil is a near-black brew with a silky-smooth rummy aroma, a coffee-ish palate, and a suggestion of the darkest chocolate.
8:00pm – Anniversary Toast with a 6 liter bottle of Duvel!
We’ll also be raffling off t-shirts and glassware regularly from 6 – 9 pm!

Retro British IPA aged at sea:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/scotland/article5949896.ece

Robot creates its own special yeast:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f2b97d9a-1f96-11de-a7a5-00144feabdc0.html

"Beer Hunter" Michael Jackson Tribute Book's U.S. Launch Party
Thursday, 19 March 2009 12:47

Fans of Michael Jackson, the world's foremost expert on beer and whisky before his untimely death in August 2007, will gather to celebrate the launch of "Beer Hunter, Whisky Chaser," a book of original essays by 13 of his colleagues. The international book launch takes place in Chicago, London, Austria and the Netherlands on Friday, March 27, which would have been the writer's 67th birthday. All proceeds from the publication, which was supported by leading single malt whisky The Glenlivet, will be donated to the Parkinson's Disease Society of the UK. Jackson suffered from the disease for over a decade leading up to his death.

Chicago, IL March 19, 2009 - Fans of Michael Jackson, the world's foremost expert on beer and whisky before his untimely death in August 2007, will gather at Delilah's, 2771 N. Lincoln Ave., to celebrate the launch of Beer Hunter, Whisky Chaser, a book of original essays by 13 of his colleagues. The international book launch takes place in Chicago, London, Austria and the Netherlands on Friday, March 27, which would have been the writer's 67th birthday.

Delilah's, which Jackson himself dubbed one of the "most important bars in America," will kick-off the U.S. celebration at 4 p.m., to include a ceremonial toast at 7 p.m. and a meet and greet with two of the book's three female contributors: Julie Johnson, editor of All About Beer Magazine; and, Lucy Saunders, author of The Best of American Beer and Food, editor of beercook.com, and a member at-large of the Glunz Beer Culinary Council of Louis Glunz Beer, Inc., a Lincolnwood, Ill.-based beer distributor.

Jackson helped introduce Belgian beers to the U.S. and also gave rise to the North American craft brewery movement, by identifying beers by their flavors and styles and by educating fellow beer-lovers about pairing beer and food. He authored a series of books that were published in 18 languages, including The World Guide to Beer, The Great Beers of Belgium, and the Malt Whisky Companion, and hosted a TV series, "The Beer Hunter," which popularized his nickname, and was shown in 15 countries. Among his many honors were a 2006 James Beard award, and the "Master of the Quaich."

"We're honored to support this unique tribute to Michael Jackson, who was passionate in his pursuit of exceptional beer and a champion of beer education," said Jennifer Faulk, director of marketing for Glunz Beer and Culinary Council attaché. "As the premier beer distributor that brings the world of imports, specialties and micros to the kitchens of Chicagoland's top chefs, we hope to continue Jackson's legacy by promoting the growth of the beer and food pairing trend through expos, tasting classes, and training."

Editor Ian Buxton, who conceived the Beer Hunter, Whisky Chaser project, said: "Michael Jackson dominated the world of both beer and whisky writing for two decades and was hugely influential in both 'real ale' and single malt whisky. A complete generation of writers has cause to be grateful to him, not to mention countless brewers and distillers. We have sought to honor Michael with words, fresh and new writing on beer and whisky that he would have enjoyed reading, that he would have respected, and that he might even have wished to written himself."

In addition to Johnson and Saunders, the other leading international writers on beer and whisky who donated a new piece of writing to Beer Hunter, Whisky Chaser, are: Stephen Beaumont, Dave Broom, Ian Buxton, John Hansell, Charles MacLean, Hans Offringa, F. Paul Pacult, Roger Protz, Conrad Seidl, Carolyn Smagalski, and Gavin D. Smith.

Beer Hunter, Whisky Chaser will be available for purchase on-site at Delilah's for $18.99 plus tax and through www.beerables.net, "The Accessory Store for the Beer Enthusiast," while supplies last. All proceeds from the publication, which was supported by leading single malt whisky The Glenlivet, will be donated to the Parkinson's Disease Society of the UK. Jackson suffered from the disease for over a decade leading up to his death.

March 2009 - Classic Expressions (UK) - Hard Cover Original 176 Pages - $18.99 - ISBN 978-1-906000-04-2

From the OBC listserv:
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:07:31 -0700
From: "Michel J. Brown"
Subject: [Brewcrew] BeerTV on the air
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Scheduled lineup for airtimes is as follows: 4/11/09, 5/9/09, and 6/13/09 at 7PM Channel 11; 4/15/09, 5/20/09, and 6/17/09 at 8PM Channel 21; 4/28/09, 5/26/09, and 6/23/09 at 7PM Channel 21. Also, the show can be enjoyed on the internet at Blip.TV, and BrewingMan.com! Future episodes will include expanded tastings, commercial breweries, and beer friendly restaurants. Styles will be Winter warmers, Stout, Bock, and Imperial IPA's. Share, and enjoy!

Cheers!
Michel

Beer goggles TV ad from Tuborg, sent in by Dave Quall:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L11fQ6-QTIc

Laurelwood Workhorse IPA wins BN March Madness competition:
http://brackets.brewingnews.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=306230

Here's a bunch of good stuff from the WABL newsletter:
2009 Washington Cask Beer Festival People's Choice Awards
On March 28th the Washington Cask Beer Festival celebrated its 10-year anniversary in a big way. It was by far the biggest Cask Fest ever with over 1,500 people enjoying 70+ cask-conditioned beers and 10 different versions of the Herbert's Legendary Cask Fest Ale. And we hope all of you got a chance to try the Double Decade, a beautiful WABL Beer that Bill Jenkins from Big Time Brewery brought just for WABL members. Thanks everyone who came out for this very special event and thanks also for your patience while we worked out the kinks at the admission booth in the beginning of the 1st session.

In case you missed the announcements at the end of the sessions here are this year's People's Choice Awards winners:
1st session
1st place- Call Me a Cab by Water Street Brewing Co.
2nd place- Fat Scotch by Silver City Brewing Co.
3rd place- Groovy Toasted Coconut Porter by Ram Restaurant & Brewery
2nd session
1st place- Groovy Toasted Coconut Porter by Ram Restaurant & Brewery
2nd place- Scott's Puget Creek Vanilla Porter by Harmon Brewery & Restaurant
3rd place- Ginger Pale Ale by Laughing Buddha Brewing Co.

WABL Exclusive Opportunity: WABL South End Brew Bus Tour 09'
A few weeks ago we announced this year's WABL Brew Bus Tour, heading south this time. There are just a handful of spots still available to participate in this amazing opportunity to visit so many wonderful Washington breweries. If you are interested in reserving your spot please send me an email at lisa@washingtonbeer.com. There are only a few spots left and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be a current WABL member to participate.

Tentative Schedule*- Saturday, April 25th
8:30am Start gathering at Georgetown Brewing (new site on Denver Ave. S.)
9:30am Bus leaves Georgetown Brewing
10:15-11:00am Harmon Brewery & Restaurant
11:30-12:15am Powerhouse Restaurant & Brewery
1:30-2:30pm Lunch @ McMenamin's Olympic Club
4:00-4:45pm Salmon Creek Brewery
5:00-5:45pm Hazel Dell Brewpub
7:15-8:15pm Dinner @ Dick's Brewing (new production site)
9:45-10:30pm ElliottBay Brewery & Pub
10:45am Return to Georgetown Brewing
*Schedule subject to change

Cost is $60 per person and includes:
Bus ride
Lunch at McMenamin's Olympic Club
Dinner at Dick's Brewing

2009 Washington Brewers Festival
Mark your calendar (and your dad's)! The Washington Brewers Festival, aka the Mother of All Fathers Day Festival is returning to SaintEdwardState Park on June 19th-21st. Once again the festival will feature nearly 200 beers from Washington and our neighbors, plus the Brewers Keg Toss Contest, Kids Playground, Rootbeer Garden, top notch live acts on the Music Stage & more. Friday night is going to be 21+ only and will feature select Washington breweries (about 30 of them) only. Saturday and Sunday are all ages and will offer a full beer lineup.

You might have heard Saint Edward Park, our beloved home of the Washington Brewers Fest, has been doing some major maintenance work the past several months. We can't wait to see the new & improved Park in the near future but in the meantime, this year's Festival will have a completely new layout and parking plans due to the ongoing maintenance work in some areas of the Park. We'll have more info on the new changes soon.

Tickets will go on sale online mid-April and at ticket outlets in May.

2009 Washington Brewers Festival
Friday, June 19th: 5-9 p.m. (21+ only)
Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. (All Ages)
SaintEdwardState Park
14445 Juanita Dr. NE
Kenmore, WA98208
www.washingtonbeer.com/wabf.htm

Black Raven Brewing opens its door this week!
It's finally happening! The much anticipated opening of Black Raven Brewing is this Thursday, April 9th at 3pm. Many of you know Beaux from the U-Village Ram, Far West, Mac & Jack's and, of course, as an integral part of the WABL Committee who's responsible for many WABL projects such as the Brew Bus Tours and Anniversary Party.

Black Raven's first beer is called Batch One Brown Porter. This tasty treat is not one of the standard beers but it could be if folks really dig it. The first batch of the Trickster IPA is in fermentation right now and is expected to be released next. After that, they will be brewing the Totem Pale Ale and the Kristale Bavarian Wheat.

Black Raven Standard Beers
- Kristale Bavarian Wheat
- Totem Pale Ale
- Trickster IPA
- Second Sight Strong Scotch Ale
- Morrighan Stout

There will also be a specialty series of bottle conditioned 750ml beers called the "Corbeaux Series". These beers are expected to be available in the coming months. Black Raven has purchased about a dozen freshly emptied bourbon barrels and will be starting their barrel aging program very soon. Expect the first of those to be a Scotch Ale aged in the barrel called "Splinters".

Black Raven is finally opening this week and as soon as they are ready Beaux promised to invite WABLers to check out his new brewery (tentatively in May). So stay tuned for more info, and in the meantime here's an update from Beaux:

"Well it is finally happening. After 2+ years in the making, the Black Raven Brewing Company is opening the doors Thursday 4/9 at 3PM (soft opening, the official grand opening is May 1st weekend). We will be pouring our first beer, Batch 1 Brown and 9 other Washington guest beers. Here is the lineup:

Black Raven Brewing - Batch 1 Brown
Big Al Brewing - Local Hero #2 ESB
Hales Ales - Herberts 2009
Rogue Issaquah Brewhouse - White Frog
Lazy Boy Brewing - Redhead
Pike Brewing - Monks Uncle
Schooner Exact Brewing- 3 Grid IPA
Scuttlebutt Brewing - Amber
Silver City Brewing - Hefeweizen
Two Beers Brewing - Echo IPA

We will be releasing our IPA this weekend and the Pale Ale next week.

The Raven's Nest Taproom at Black Raven Brewing is a 32-34 seat retail bar that is for patrons 21 and older. We are offering light snacks for sale and do not have a kitchen at this point. You are welcome to either bring in your own food or order something locally to be delivered.

Check our website for more info. We can be found at:
www.blackravenbrewing.com

Our address is: 14679 NE 95th St, RedmondWA98052 (Corner of Willows & 95th)

Bear with us, we are still transitioning from construction mode to retail and working out the kinks. We ask for your patience as we learn our new systems in the retail area.

Cheers,
Beaux Bowman, Kat Gillespie
Black Raven Brewing Company"

June WABL Event @ Fremont Brewing Co.
After the May WABL Event at Black Raven (date TBD) we're going to visit another brand new brewery, Fremont Brewing Co. on Friday, June 26th. Fremont Brewing is scheduled to open sometime in June and you could be one of the first few to check out the new brewery with a tasting room. There will be special pint pricing for WABL members and a brewery tour will be also provided.

June WABL Event @ Fremont Brewing Co.
Friday, June 26th, 5-9 p.m.
Fremont Brewing Co.
3409 Woodland Park Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
www.fremontbrewing.com

The Beer Authority Grand Opening
It must be spring because there are new businesses popping up everywhere! The Beer Authority, Seattle's newest bottle shop opened last month on Lake City Way and they are getting ready for a huge grand opening party on April 18th & 19th. The party starts at noon on both days and goes on until 6 pm on Saturday and 5 pm on Sunday. For this special occasion they are slashing prices on every bottle of beer and wine in the store- down to just above cost! No limits on how much you can buy, and no guarantees that supplies will last so get there early for the best deals. Tastings are scheduled all day, each day with brewery representatives and industry experts, plus food pairings with the tastings. Free beer schwag!

Saturday, April 18 schedule
Noon to 3 pm: Spring beer tastings. Beers include Elysian Maibock, Ommegang Biere de Mars, Ninkasi Spring Reign, Maredsous 6 and much more! Paired with Outrageous nuts assortment of seasoned nuts and short breads.
3 pm to 6 pm: Laughing Buddha (Trade Routes Brewing) tasting with the brewers. Paired with sushi from Sumo Sushi.
Sunday, April 19 schedule
2 pm to 4 pm: Lazy Boy Brewing tasting with the brewers. Food pairing TBA.

The Beer Authority currently stocks over 300 labels of micros and imports with plans to have over 500 labels by May. Special orders are encouraged, beer tastings and 1/6bbl rentals are on the way. Open M-F: 11am-8pm, Sat: 12-6pm and Sun: 12-5pm. WABL members enjoy 5% Friends and Family Discount.

The Beer Authority Grand Opening
Saturday, April 18th, 12-6pm & Sunday, April 19th, 12-5pm
The Beer Authority
12716 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
www.seattlebeerauthority.com

Beer Wars: Brewed in America
Beer Wars is a documentary film in theatres featuring small brewers, their beers and business challenges. With over 95 million beer drinkers, beer is an American icon and is interwoven into our culture, yet the real story of these independent brewers has never been told. Beer Wars introduces the who's who in beer while following the journey of small, independent brewers who are challenging the status quo. Playing in 440 movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, April 16th, Beer Wars LIVE will begin a conversation about the future of beer in America.

April 17th through 30th bring your BEER WARS LIVE movie ticket stub from the 4/16 showing to 99 Bottles and SAVE 10% ON YOUR BEER! Limit 1 discounted sale per stub; stubs will be stamped to void future discounts.

2009 Puget Sound Pro-Am Competition
If you have ever dreamed of having your beer produced and served on tap at a brew pub, your best opportunity ever is coming up. Enter the Puget Sound Pro-Am - the competition aimed at providing award winning homebrew recipes to be brewed by Puget Sound breweries with the goal of bringing another gold medal back to Washington from the Great American Beer Festival's Pro-Am Competition. This Puget Sound Pro-Am is unique in that it will have over a dozen breweries selecting their favorite homebrew beers from the best of show round to scale up and brew on their systems. Winning beers of AHA members may be sent on to the GABF for a shot at national glory!

Start dreaming and brewing up your entries today! The brewers are not just looking for stylistically accurate beers, but they will be looking for damn tasty beers. This is a perfect shot for that hybrid beer you make. You've got plenty of time to brew up entries specifically for one of the slots!

Check the competition website at http://www.bewbc.org/pro-am for the latest details including participating breweries, desired styles, contest rules, and links to online registration. Entries (three 10-12 oz brown bottles) are due May 26th with an entry fee of $6 per beer submitted (several drop-off locations accepting entries beginning in May). Judging will be held on May 30th at Larry's Brewing Supply in Kent (if you are interested in judging, stewarding, or helping with event execution, contact Mark Emiley at markemiley@earthlink.net or register online). Winners will be selected in the weeks following. Check the website frequently for updates on participating breweries and contest details as the competition grows. To have the best shot of having your beer brewed, you need to be an AHA member by the time of the competition, so join today! Invite your friends to join the AHA and submit beers as well (all beers will be judged and ranked regardless
of AHA membership). Good luck, and may your wildest brewing dreams come true!

Seattle Beer Week
Seattle Beer Week is only one month away (May 7-17th)! Check their web site at www.seattlebeerweek.com for the latest info.

May 7th
Seattle Beer Week kick-off at Pike- release of the SBW's first commemorative brew, a Double IPA brewed by Pike Brewing.
Kick-Off Party Part 2 at BPP- After the Pike kick-off Beveridge Place Pub will have a big Kick-off Party 2 with a full night of cask beer.
Iron Horse Tasting at Bottleworks
Math 7th-17th
"Squirled Away" at the Dray- a week long of pulling out special cellared kegs.
May 8th
Ale of Two Cities Release at Naked City
Stout Night at Brouwer's Cafe
May 9th
Elysian Beer Festival at Elysian Fields featuring 40 beers brewed by Elysian, all on draught
Cask Beer Tasting at Sole Repair Shop featuring Diamond Knot, Georgetown, Scuttlebutt, North Coast, Skagit River.
Pike tasting at Full Throttle Bottles
Tour de Pints Bike Ride
Elliot Bay Barrel-aged Beer Tasting- $40.00 per person ticket will include five samples of beer aged in various barrels including bourbon, brandy, syrah, and a couple of sour versions out of brettanomyces-innoculated French wine barrels. Tapas-style food pairing.
May 10th
Around the World Beer Dinner at Mashiko with Beveridge Place Pub
Port Townsend Tasting at Bottleworks
Mothers Day Beer Brunch at Barking Dog
May 11th
Old Sol Vertical at Big Time- pouring a vertical of Old Sol Wheatwine dating back to 2003
Chef's Tasting Menu and Trappist Ale Pairing at Quinn's
Pike Brewing & Left Hand Brewing Dinner at Latona Pub
Spring Brewmaster's Beer Dinner at Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
Iron Horse Tasting at Full Throttle
Fish Brewing Brewer's Dinner at Circa Restaurant & Alehouse
Iron Horse Cask Night at Fiddler's Inn
May 12th
Pig roast with Lazy Boy & Victory at the Pub at Pipers Creek
Iron Horse Brewers Night at Tap House Grill
Pike & Trade Route Beer Dinner at Matt's in the Market
Collabeeration Night at BPP
Firkin-Firkin at Elysian Capitol Hill- a Firkin throw-down Washington vs. California
Grog Release at the Pillager's Pub
Trade Route tasting at Full Throttle
Snoqualmie Brewing Beer Dinner at Mulleady's Irish Pub & Restaurant
May 13th
Beer & Brat Tasting at Shultzy's
Capitol Hill Pub Crawl
Snoqualmie Falls tasting at Full Throttle
May 14th
Sour Beer Fest at Brouwer's Cafe
Maibock-Yourbock-Uhrbock at Elysian locations- Ambrosia Maibock, Oaked Ambrosia, Pandoras Bock, Woodruff Maibock
May 15th
WTF?! Brewfest at BPP- featuring the most unusual beers from around the world and down the street.
Hardtack Beer & Cheese Dinner at the Pillager's Pub
Harmon Tasting at Full Throttle
Firkin English Pub Night at the DuckIsland with Bangers and Mash
May 16th
Closing ceremony at Tap House Grill
Seattle vs. the Red Sox. Beers at Elysian Fields
South Seattle Breweries Open House featuring Georgetown, Baron, Trade Route, Schooner Exact & Big Al
Lazy Boy tasting at Full Throttle
May 17th
Week End Party and BBQ at The Dray

Beer events calendar (mostly from WABL newsletter)---

I.P.APRIL @ Beveridge Place (April )
Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
www.beveridgeplacepub.com
All month long BPP will be serving up a hopheads delight, with half our taps running at 60+ IBUs! IPAs, Imperial IPAs, Double IPAs, Black IPAs, Single Hop IPAs, they'll have them all (or as many as you can safely consume) for the entire month of April!

Black Raven Opening (Thursday, April 9th, 3 p.m.- )
Black Raven Brewing Co.
14679 NE 95th St.
Redmond, WA 98052
www.blackravenbrewing.com

IPA Festival (April 9th-April 30th)
Coopers Alehouse
8065 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 522-2923
www.coopersalehouse.com
Over 40 IPA's throughout the fest with no fewer than 10 on draught at a time. This year, for the first time, they will also feature a number of bottled IPA's. There will be brewers nights, blind tastings, and food specials throughout the fest. WABL members will receive a discount on the sampler throughout the fest.

Fish Bottle Tasting @ Malt & Vine (Friday, April 10th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Malt & Vine
16851 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
www.maltandvine.com
Treat your taste buds to 10 Squared Anniversary Reel Ale, Monkfish Belgian Style Triple Ale, Fish Tale IPA and Spire Mountain Dark & Dry Cider.

Easter Brunch @ BoundaryBay (Sunday,April 12th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
BoundaryBay Brewery
1107 Railroad Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.bbaybrewery.com
Come down to Boundary Bay for a delicious, all you can eat Easter Brunch with all your favorites- French toast, hash browns, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, sausage & bacon and more. The brunch will go from 9am to noon with an Easter egg hunt in the BeerGarden at 10:30am for the kids. Cost is $17 per person, $7 for kids 6 to 10 yrs. Reservations recommended.

Three Skulls Ales "Hop the Plank" IPA Release (Monday, April 13th, 7 p.m.- )
Pillagers Pub
8551 Greenwood Ave. N, Suite 5
SeattleWA98103
(206) 706-2779
It's time to shake the moth balls out of your eye patch, polish your peg leg and come on out to Greenwood for the launch of Three Skulls Ales "Hop the Plank" IPA on Monday March 13th at 7:00pm. Three Skulls will be giving away some great plunder. Pillagers Pub has also added another 6 tap handles so they can serve more beers from around the world. Along with the great Baron and Three Skulls beers Pillagers currently serves Moylans Dry Irish Stout, Pike Tandem, Piraat, Skullers IPA, Old Chub, Speakeasy Prohibition and Fox Barrel Black Current Cider, as well as Ambrosia Meadery's Traditional Mead. Expect the beers to change regularly.

Big Al Beer Dinner @ McCormick & Schmick's (Monday, April 13th, 5-10 p.m.)
McCormick & Schmick's
1103 First Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Trade Route (formerly Laughing Buddha) Tasting @ Bottleworks (Monday, April 13th)
Bottleworks
1710 N 45th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
www.bottleworks.com

Big Al Beer and Bingo @ Fiddler's (Monday, April 13th, 7 p.m.- )
Fiddler's Inn
9219 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA98115
(206) 525-0752
www.3pubs.com

Mariner's Game with Boundary Bay (Tuesday, April 14th)
BoundaryBay Brewery
1107 Railroad Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.bbaybrewery.com
BoundaryBay is taking a bus to the Home Opener Mariners Game! Come see Ken Griffey's return and the 10th anniversary of Safeco Field. Tickets to get on the Boundary Bay Bus to the Mariners Home Opening game cost $70.00 and can only be bought at Boundary Bay Brewery. Cost includes game tickets, lunch before leaving Boundary, beverages on the bus, snacks for the game, plus raffles and Boundary Bay Brewery merchandise giveaways! Be at Boundary for lunch by noon, get on the bus at 12:30 and get to Safeco for the 3:40 game with no travel stress.

Beer Wars: Brewed in America (Thursday, April 16th)
One-time showing at the following locations:
Regal Auburn 17 Theatres- Auburn
Cinemark Century Theatres- Federal Way
AMCAMCKentStation-Kent
Regal Alderwood 7 Theatres- Lynnwood
Cinemark Capital Mall 14- Olympia
Regal Bella Bottega 11 Cinema- Redmond
AMCAMC Pacific Place 11- Seattle
Regal Northtown 12- Spokane

Georgetown Brewers Night @ Beveridge Place (Thursday, April 16th, 7 p.m.- )
Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
www.beveridgeplacepub.com
This is the event BPP tried to do a year ago, during their first night in the new place. Suffice it to say they were a little too busy to have "real" brewers night, so Manny and Roger are gonna make sure they do it right this time!

New Brew Tapping at Rock Bottom Bellevue (Thursday, April 16th, 6 p.m.- )
Rock Bottom Brewery
550 106th AvenueNE
Bellevue, WA 98004
www.rockbottom.com
Once a month Rock Bottom Bellevue brewmaster makes something special and picks a Thursday night for the unveiling. April's featured beer: Drunkin Goat Maibock.

Beginning Homebrewing Bottling Class (Thursday, April 16th, 6-7:30 p.m.)
IceHarbor Brewing Co.
Kennewick, WA
www.iceharbor.com
This is the followup class that will demonstrate how to properly bottle the beer brewed at the first homebrewing class. The class is free. To sign up for the class call: (509) 582-5340.

BPP First Anniversary in New Digs (Friday, April 17th)
Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
www.beveridgeplacepub.com
3:00pm - Tapping Beveridge Place Scotch Ale - The folks from Hale's Brewery invited Gary to come over and brew a special beer just for the anniversary.
6:00pm - Tapping Harviestoun's Old Engine Oil Firkin on the bartop! Old Engine Oil is a near-black brew with a silky-smooth rummy aroma, a coffee-ish palate, and a suggestion of the darkest chocolate.
8:00pm - Anniversary Toast with a 6 liter bottle of Duvel!
They will also be raffling off t-shirts and glassware regularly from 6 - 9 pm.

The Beer Authority Grand Opening (April 18th-19th)
The Beer Authority
12716 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
www.seattlebeerauthority.com

Leavenworth Ale-Fest (Saturday, April 18th)
Leavenworth Festhalle
1001 Front Street
Leavenworth, Washington
www.leavenworthalefest.com
20 microbreweries will be pouring their brews for you to sample, popular northwest bands will entertain you, and local chefs will tempt you with their delicious foods. Designated Drivers will enjoy the event too, as they will have their own special booth offering tasty non-alcoholic drinks! Tickets for the event are $20.00 and will include a tasting glass, Tasters Notebook and 2 drink tokens. Presale tickets purchased between March 1 and 5 p.m. April 16 will be $15.00, available at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, David Rodstol Inc. in Wenatchee, or online at www.leavenworthalefest.com Active military will be given free admission. Security will check identification, as no one under 21 years of age will be admitted.

Hops and Props: An Aviation-Themed Craft Beer Tasting Event (Saturday, April 18th, 7-10 p.m.)
The Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal WayS.
Seattle, WA98108-4097
www.museumofflight.org/hopsandprops
This event is sold out.

Chuckanut Brewery Tour (Sunday, April 19th, 12 p.m.- )
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
601 W. Holly St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com
Join Chuckanut Brewery Sunday, April 19th, 2009 at 12:00 pm for a Tour of the incredibly sophisticated and technologically advanced small brewery in Bellingham, WA. The Tour will be 45 minutes to one hour in length and there will be tastes of beers available for those who are 21 years and older. The cost will be $5 dollars for Tour & Taste (no charge if under 21). Head Brewer Josh Pfriem will discuss the brewing process, their specialized hi tech brewing system and the different kinds of beers Chuckanut Brewery is brewing. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the tour. Participants will come away with a better understanding of beer and the process of professional brewing. Groups interested in setting up a private tour and tasting can contact Mari Kemper at 360-752-3377. Dates are limited, please book in advance.

Big Al Brewers Night (Monday, April 20th, 6-9 p.m.)
The Spot Sports Bar & Grill
4224 E Valley Rd.
Renton, WA98055
(425) 251-8053

Georgetown Brewers Night @ Naked City (Tuesday, April 21st, 7-10 p.m.)
Naked City Taphouse
8564 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 838-6299
www.nakedcitybrewing.com/
JoinNakedCity and welcome Manny, Roger and the Georgetown crew for a special night celebrating the beers of Georgetown Brewing Co. They will be pouring Manny's Pale, Roger's Pilsner, Chopper's Red, 9lb Porter and maybe a cask?

Ice Harbor Marina's Brew Master's Dinner (Wednesday, April 22nd)
IceHarbor at the Marina
350 Clover Island Dr
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-3181
www.iceharbor.com
A unique 4-course meal prepared just for that evening. Each course will be paired with a selected beer and a brewer will be there to enlighten you about each beer. Cost is $40 per person. Pre-paid reservations with cash or check only please.
Menu
Soup
Garlic Cheddar & Stone Ruination IPA Soup
Salad
A salad of celery hearts, pancetta, tart apples, hazelnuts and blue cheese drizzled with Champaign Vinaigrette
Entree
A Wild Game and Mushroom Stroganoff served over pasta with garlic toast
Dessert
Homemade Peach Lambic Ice Cream

Spring Blackout @ Fiddler's (April 23rd- 26th)
Fiddler's Inn
9219 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-0752
www.3pubs.com
A festival of amazingly tasty, strong and yes, very DARK beers all weekend. Taste early and taste often! Limited Supply!

Trivia and Pike night at Trumpeter Public House (Thursday, April 23rd)
Trumpeter Public House
416 Myrtle St.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 588-4515
www.trumpeterpublichouse.com
Pike specials, trivia and prizes.

Water Street's Spring Music Festival Weekend (April 24th-25th)
Water Street Brewing Co.
639 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
www.waterstreetbrewing.com

WABL South End Brew Bus Tour (Saturday, April 25th)
Georgetown Brewing (new site on Denver Ave.)
Harmon Brewery & Restaurant
Powerhouse Restaurant & Brewery
Lunch @ McMenamin's Olympic Club
Salmon Creek Brewery
Hazel Dell Brewpub
Dinner @ Dick's Brewing (new production site)
ElliottBay Brewery & Pub- Burien

4th Annual Barleywine Fest (Saturday, April 25th, 2 p.m-2 a.m.)
Parkway Tavern
313 N I St
Tacoma, WA98403
(253) 383-8748
A twelve hour celebration of Barleywine featuring over 30 aged and recently released barleywines from local, regional, and national craft breweries. They will also be grilling whole pigs, prime rib, and a goat to help soak up the beer.

April Brews Day (Saturday, April 25th, 6-10 p.m.)
Depot Market Square
Bellingham, WA
www.maxhigbee.org/aprilbrewsday.html
Join local brewers as they share their microbrews in a fundraiser for the MaxHigbeeCenter, a non-profit agency that provides recreational opportunities for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. 6-10 pm at the Market Depot. Tickets cost $15 in advance/$20 at door and admission includes a collectable tasting glass and scrip for tasting these great micro-brews. Food will be available for purchase. Advance tickets available at Boundary Bay Brewery, Village Books, and the Community Food Co-Op.

BBP Port Townsend Party Van (April 25th-26th)
Port Townsend, WA
Interested in a roadtrip to P.T.? BPP is looking into setting up a van or two to make a daytrip, or maybe even an overnighter to the peninsula, with a final destination of Water Street Brewpub (other stops possible). Contact BPP if you'd be interested in joining on this beer adventure!

Pike Night at the Empire Ale House (Sunday, April 26th)
Empire Ale House
314 West Gates
Mt Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9944
Featuring Cask IPA, Monk's Uncle and Kilt Lifter on draft.

Entertaining With Beer @ 99 Bottles (Sunday, April 26th, 1 p.m.- )
99 Bottles
35002 Pacific Hwy S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
www.99bottles.net
Explore beer as you learn how to hold a beer tasting for friends, sample beer & food pairings, discuss how glasses impact the beer's flavor, and more. Featuring beer paired with hors d'ouvres. These sessions are conducted by Tiffany of 99 Bottles. Limited seating; get your tickets early. Tickets available at 99 Bottles. 21+ only, ID & ticket required for event attendance.

Pike Brewers Night @ Porterhouse (Tuesday, April 28th)
The Porterhouse
416 W. Gates St.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9989
www.porterhousepub.net

The Appliance Art Revival at Chuckanut (Saturday, May 2nd, 5 p.m.)
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
601 W. Holly St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com
A celebration of reuse, sustainability, art, music, dancing , food and games will all be part of the first ever Appliance Art Revival on Saturday, May 2nd at the Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen. The event starts at 5pm, immediately following the Procession of Species which ends across the street at MaritimeHeritagePark. Sponsored by Appliance Depot, the Revival features lively art and fun activities that use recycled appliance parts. All sale proceeds will go directly to support the artists. Music will start at Chuckanut Brewery around 7pm provided by the rocking hillbilly band, Hoss. The silent art auction inside the Kitchen will end at 9pm. A cover charge of $5 per person will be collected at the door. Chuckanut food menu along with beers, wine and beverages will be available for purchase.

A note from venerable Uber bartender Ken:
Well it's 2009 and the weather is terrible and the bike riding is miserable, but the beer is tasting better than ever. Much like taxes and erectile dysfunction, spring weather is inevitable. What better way to embrace this change than with a little bike ride?

I would like to personally invite you all to join me Sunday May 3rd for the 2009 Bike and Brew Spring Invitational.
see past photo galleries here:

No need to pack your palates, we'll be touring the "lighter" side of Seattle by hitting some of the cities most infamous dive bars. Here's the short list,
1. Über Tavern
2. Buckaroo
3. Blue Moon
4. Roanoke
5. Comet
6. 9lb Hammer
7. Pioneer Square Saloon
8. Nitelight
9. Mecca
10. Sloop
11. Dray
12. Über Tavern
We'll be starting at Uber at noon. Those with true grit will be doing the entire ride, but feel free to meet up with us at the bar of your choice. As usual we'll be stopping off for food and other distractions along the way.

There will be a "pre registration" for those people interested in a commemorative t-shirt. Swing by Uber and give the bartender $20, your name and shirt size and we'll take care of the rest.
Questions? Just shoot me an email at kenjprovost@hotmail and we can chew the fat, shoot the shit and discuss the weather.

See ya under the bar, Ken Provost
Dark Lord of Über Tavern

Cinco de Mayo at Pike Brewing (Tuesday, May 5th)
Pike Brewing Co.
1415 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
www.pikebrewing.com
Pike Cerveza Rosanna Chili Ale.

13th Annual Olympic Club Brew Festival (Saturday, May 9th, 1-10 p.m.)
McMenamin's Olympic Club
112 North Tower Ave.
Centralia, WA 98531
www.mcmenamins.com
Central Washington's finest McMenamin's Brewfest! The best chance in the area to try a variety of experimental and new brews from McMenamin's.

The Untapped Blues Festival (Saturday, May 9th, 12-11 p.m.)
BentonCounty Fairgrounds
1500 South Oak Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
www.untappedblues.com
Eleven hours of the great music by premier blues performers (a $100+ value if paid for separately at cover charge rates), access to at least 24 of the nation's best micro breweries and six of the regions premium wineries, some of the Tri-Cities best food ... and a dozen fabulous non-food vendors (e.g., cigars, hats, belts, jewelry).

Spring Brewmaster's Beer Dinner @ Chuckanut (Monday, May 11th, 6-9p.m.)
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
601 W. Holly St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com
Chuckanut Brewery is hosting a Brewmaster's Spring Beer Dinner on Monday, May 11th at 6:00 pm. A decadent night of food and beer pairing, along with discussions by the Brewmaster, Will Kemper and Chef, Chad Bowes. Offering a unique opportunity to elegantly dine in the Brewery by soft candlelight, next to the beer fermenters and brewing house. There will be a gourmet four-course dinner, paired with five of Chuckanut Brewery's distinctive Beers. Price is $50 dollars per person for food, beer, and tax. Gratuity not included. Tickets must be purchased in advance (non-refundable) at the Brewery.

Big Al Brewers Night at The Green Frog Cafe (Wednesday, May 27th)
The Green Frog Cafe
902 N State St. #104
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 756-1213
www.acoustictavern.com

June 18-20
Oakland, CA
National Homebrewers Conference
http://beertown.org/events/hbc/

June 26-28
North American Organic Brewers Festival
http://www.naobf.org/

July 3-5
Seattle International Beerfest
http://www.seattlebeerfest.com/

July 17-19
Portland International Beerfest
http://www.seattlebeerfest.com/

July 23-26
22nd Annual Oregon Brewers Festival
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/

Learn Brewing Science In Just 5 Days
From: info@unexmail.ucdavis.edu
Subject: Learn Brewing Science In Just 5 Days (6122905)
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:05:29 -0700
March 26, 2009
Learn Brewing Science In Just 5 Days

Learn the fundamentals of brewing science in just five days with a summer intensive course at UC Davis Extension.
Brewing Short Course
Intensive Brewing Science for Practical Brewing
June 8-12: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Fri.,9 a.m.-noon.
This popular short course offers an intensive introduction to the sciences of brewing, drawing a direct connection between brewing science and brewing practice. Lecture topics include:

Technological and biochemical aspects of the brewing process, including raw materials, malting, brewing, fermentation and finishing
Engineering concepts
Sanitation
Sensory evaluation
Quality control
The relationship between raw materials or processes and product quality Learn in an informal and stimulating environment and network with maltsters, brewers and those in allied trades.

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2009 Washington Brewers Festival (June 19th-21st)
SaintEdwardState Park
14445 Juanita Dr. NE
Kenmore, WA 98208
www.washingtonbeer.com/wabf.htm

June WABL Event @ Fremont Brewing (Friday, June 26th, 5-9 p.m.)
Fremont Brewing Co.
3409 Woodland Park Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
www.fremontbrewing.com

If you're looking to create a CD-R beer tunes disc (<80 minutes), download, or rip these songs from your discs, burn the CD-R then sit back and enjoy:

01 Northern Lights - Home Brew Fever.mp3
02 Uncle Tupelo - Moonshiner.mp3
03 Chris Cagle - Hey Y'all.mp3
04 Chris Ledoux - Cadillac Ranch.mp3
05 Jerry Lee Lewis - What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me).mp3
06 Hank Williams and Bocephus - There's A Tear In My Beer.mp3
07 Waylon Jennings - Out Of Jail.mp3
08 Merle Haggard - Workin' Man Blues.mp3
09 Memphis Slim - Beer Drinkin Woman.mp3
10 Jimmy Witherspoon - Drinking Beer (Have A Ball).mp3
11 Dave Minda's Fatback Blues Band - Homebrew.mp3
12 Rory Gallagher - Barley Grape Rag.mp3
13 Andy Reynolds - Beer Bottle Mama.mp3
14 Cletus T. Judd - I'm Not in Here for Love (Just Yer Beer).mp3
15 James Taylor - Sweet Baby James.mp3
16 Tim McGraw - My Next 30 Years.mp3
17 John Michael Montgomery - Beer And Bones.mp3
18 David Kersh - One Good Reason.mp3
19 Chris Young - Beer or Gasoline.mp3
20 Brad Paisley - Better Than This.mp3
21 Rodney Atkins - These Are My People.mp3
22 Bruce Springsteen - Jungleland.mp3

01 Northern Lights - Home Brew Fever.mp3
Northern Lights
Home Brew Fever

Home brew fever's got a hold on me
I'm shakin' so bad I can barely see
Home brew fever leave me alone
Done took my wife took my home

Well I wish I'd listened to my daddy
When he told me not to mess with Satan's brew
Two best of friends I ever had
If you don't keep clean it'll get you too

Well ever since I lit up my still
My hair is gettin' worse every day
Seems I can never get my fill
But I sure wish I could hear what those poor boys play

Home brew fever's got a hold on me
I'm shakin' so bad I can barely see
Home brew fever leave me alone
Done took my wife took my home

Well time's gettin' harder can't find no job
See money just ain't comin' in
I'm too tired to run too proud to beg
But I sure wish I could start all over again

Last week I got a visit from a government man
And he was lookin' for my old still
Well I filled him full of buckshot with my shotgun
All I gotta do now is grab my jug and run

Home brew fever's got a hold on me
I'm shakin' so bad I can barely see
Home brew fever leave me alone
Done took my wife took my home

02 Uncle Tupelo - Moonshiner.mp3
Uncle Tupelo
Moonshiner

I've been a moonshiner
for seventeen long years
and I spent all my money
on whiskey and beer
and I go to some hollow
and set up my still
if whiskey don't kill me
Lord, I don't know what will

and I go to some barroom
to drink with my friends
where the women they can't follow
to see what I spend
God bless them pretty women
I wish they were mine
with breath as sweet as
the dew on the vine

let me eat when I'm hungry
let me drink when I'm dry
two dollars when I'm hard up
religion when I die
the whole world is a bottle
and life is but a dram
when the bottle gets empty
Lord, it sure ain't worth a damn

03 Chris Cagle - Hey Y'all.mp3
Chris Cagle
Hey Y'all

I pulled up to a cattle guard
Got out, opened up the gate
I drove down a long dirt road
To the banks of an old two-acre lake
They had bonfires and barbed wire
Fresh caught catfish in the deep fryer
I jumped out my truck and I said, "It's on."
And everybody sang
Hey ya'll, break out the beer, turn the Skynyrd on
Hey ya'll, how ya doin'?
Whatcha doin'?
Hey ya'll, we ain't leavin' 'til they call the law
Hey ya'll, hey ya'll, hey ya'll come on

A cloud of dust came rollin' in
Blue lights flashin', there were ten of them
Sheriff Harper and all o' his boys
Said all they had to do was just follow the noise
He dropped his gun, and then his star
Reached in his cruiser, pulled out his guitar
Said, "Officer, what have we done wrong?"
He just smiled at me and said, nothin' at all, singin'
Hey ya'll break out the beer, turn the Skynyrd on
Hey ya'll whatcha doin'? how ya' doin'?
Hey ya'll, crank it up, we ain't never goin' home
Hey ya'll,
Hey ya'll, Hey ya'll watch this
See that girl over there lookin' fine
Well, I betcha by morning I can make her mine
Everybody sang
Hey ya'll, break out the beer, turn the Skynyrd on
Hey ya'll whatcha doin'?
Baby, how'm I doin?
Hey ya'll, we ain't leavin' 'til the law goes home
Hey ya'll, hey ya'll, hey ya'll come on.
Hey ya'll, hey ya'll, hey ya'll...

04 Chris Ledoux - Cadillac Ranch.mp3
Chris Ledoux
Cadillac Ranch

Well the well went dry and the cow did too
Daddy didn't know what to do
The banker came by the house one day
Said he's gonna take the farm away
And momma came up with a plan
Brother and me started up a band
Sister put a sign on the roof
And daddy bought a case of ninety-proof

Now we call it the Cadillac Ranch
They're parking cars in the old pea patch
There's a bar in the barn and the place stays packed
'Til the cows come home at Cadillac Ranch

Now the only thing that we raise is Cain
You don't need the sun or rain
Just neon lights and some ice cold beer
Keeps everything real around here
Momma takes the cash at the door
Brother and me keep 'em out on the floor
Sister sets them up at the bar
And daddy kicks back with a big cigar

Now we call it the Cadillac Ranch
They're parking cars in the old pea patch
There's a bar in the barn and the place stays packed
'Til the cows come home at Cadillac Ranch

Well we gave all the cows away
Now the only horns around here today
Are the ones up on the grille
Of a genuine '59 Coupe DeVille

Now we call it the Cadillac Ranch
They're parking cars in the old feed patch
There's a bar in the barn and the place stays packed
'Til the cows come home at Cadillac Ranch

05 Jerry Lee Lewis - What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me).mp3
Jerry Lee Lewis
What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me)

It's late and she's waiting and I know I should go home
But every time I start to leave they play another song
Then someone buys another round and wherever drinks are free
What's made Milwaukee famous has made a fool out of me

Baby's begged me not to go so many times before
She says love and happiness can't live behind those swingin' doors
Now she's gone and I'm to blame too late I finally see
What's made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me

Baby's begged me not to go so many times before
She says love and happiness just can't live behind those swingin' doors
Nows she's gone and I'm to blame too late I finally see
What's made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me
What's made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me

06 Hank Williams and Bocephus - There's A Tear In My Beer.mp3
There's A Tear In My Beer
Words and Music by Hank Williams

A7 D
There's a tear in my beer

'cause I'm cryin' for you, dear
A7
you are on my lonely mind.

Into these last few beers

I have shed a million tears.
D D7
You are on my lonely mind
G
I'm gonna keep drinkin'
D
until I'm petriified.
E7 A7
And then maybe these tears

will leave my eyes.
D
There's a tear in my beer

'cause I'm crying' for you, dear
E7 A7 D Fdim A7
You are on my lonely mind.

A7 D
Last night I walked the floor

and the night before
A7
You are on my lonely mind.

It seems my life is through

and I'm so doggone blue
D D7
You are on my lonely mind.
G
I'm gonna keep on drinkin'
D
'til I can't move a toe
E7 A7
and then maybe my heart

won't hurt me so.
D
There's a tear in my beer

'cause I'm cryin' for you, dear.
E7 A7 D
You are on my lonely mind.

Lord I've tried and I've tried

But my tears I can't hide

You are on my lonely mind.

All these blues that I've found

Have really got me down

You are on my lonely mind.

I'm gonna keep drinkin'

'til I can't even think

'cause in the last week I ain't slept a wink

There's a tear in my beer

'cause I'm cryin' for you, dear.

You are on my lonely mind.

07 Waylon Jennings - Out Of Jail.mp3

Waylon Jennings

Out of Jail

I sat at a bar having a beer

Trying to hold down the stool

When a stranger walked in stood there beside me

And plopped down there like a fool.

He started drinking then he started talking

About things that were wrong in his life

The more that I heard the more I believed

The thing that was wrong was his wife.

'Cause this is what he had to say-

You talk about beauty when we first met

She was all a man could desire

Talk about love one night with her

Would set your very soul on fire.

But love's little flame is out of control

About three feet high from behind

Ever since we've been married well, I've come to believe

Love's for the dumb and the blind.

'Cause you talk about ugly, when she gets mad

She goes from Jekill to Hyde.

She grits her teeth and her eyes roll back

And pivot from side to side.

She completely rewrites the whole English language

Descriptive four lettered and loud.

Now I can't out think her but I can sure out drink her

That's what I'm doing here now.

I've spent seven years with the wrong woman

Seven and goin' on eight

She spent seven years naggin' and eatin'

I'm overwrought and she's overweight.

If I try leavin' she has me arrested

And takes her own sweet time gettin' me out

If she ain't number one she's in the top two

Of things that I could live without.

Men commit murder and all kinds of mayhem

In a few years they're back on the streets,

Highway robbery and white collar crime

And they laugh at the system they beat.

Sometimes I'm tempted sometimes I'm ashamed

Of the things that the law will allow.

I could have killed her when I first met her

And I'd have been out of jail by now.

I could have killed her when we first met

And I'd have been out of jail by now.

08 Merle Haggard - Workin' Man Blues.mp3

Merle Haggard

Workin' Man Blues

It's a big job gettin' by with nine kids and a wife

Yeah, I been a workin' man dang near all my life

I'll keep on working long as my two hands are fit to use

I drink my beer at a tavern,

And sing a little bit of these workin' man blues

I keep my nose on the grindstone, work hard every day

Get tight on the weekend, after I draw my pay

But Il go back workin, come Monday morning I'm right back with the crew

I drink a little beer that evening,

Sing a little bit of these workin' man blues

Hey hey, the working man, the workin' man like me

I ain't never been on welfare, that's one place I won't be

Cause I'll be working long as my two hands are fit to use

I drink a little beer in a tavern

Sing a little bit of these workin' man blues

Sometimes I think about leaving, do a little bumminaround

Throw my bills out the window catch a train to another town

But I go back working I gotta buy my kids a brand new pair of shoes

I drink my beer at a tavern,

And cry a little bit of these workin' man blues

Well hey hey, the working man, the working man like me

Ain't never been on welfare, that's one place I won't be

Cause he'll be working long as his two hands are fit to use

Might drink a little beer at a tavern

Sing a little bit of them working man blues

This song's for the workin' man

09 Memphis Slim - Beer Drinkin Woman.mp3

Beer Drinkin' Woman

by Peter Chatman a.k.a. Memphis Slim

Now I walked into a beer tavern

To give a girl a nice time.

When I entered I had forty-five dollars

When I left I had one dime.

Wasn't that a beer drinkin' woman?

Don't you know, man don't you know,

She was a beer drinkin' woman,

I don't want to see her no more.

Now when I spent down to my last dime

She says, "Daddy I know you're not through."

I told her, "Yes, baby doll

and the diploma belongs to you."

Wasn't that a beer drinkin' woman?

Don't you know, man don't you know,

She was a beer drinkin' woman

And I don't want to see her no more.

She would often say, "Excuse me a minute,

I've got to step around here."

And every time she'd come back

She'd say, "I want another quart of beer."

Wasn't that a beer drinkin' woman?

Don't you know, man don't you know

Boy, she was the toughest I met.

Lord, she was a beer drinkin' woman

I don't want to see her no more.

I say, "I've got to step off baby,

Anything else you would like?"

She said, "Daddy I'll keep this table,

If you promise me you'll be back."

You know that was a beer drinkin' woman,

Don't you know, man don't you know.

She was a beer drinkin' woman

I don't wanna see her no more.

I says, "I'm sorry baby, but I only have one more dime."

She said, "Daddy buy me a small bottle of beer,

So I can concentrate my mind."

Wasn't that a beer drinkin' woman?

Don't you know, man don't you know,

Lord, she was a beer drinkin' woman.

I don't wanna see her no more.

10 Jimmy Witherspoon - Drinking Beer (Have A Ball).mp3

Jimmy Witherspoon

Drinking Beer (Have A Ball)

Let's have a party an' drink up a lot of beer

Let's have a party an' drink up a lot of beer

Yes, wine is fine but, give me lots of beer

Wanna drink some beer, and share some tears this mornin'

Gonna drink some beer 'til the rooster crows at dawnin'

Well, wine is fine but, give me lots of beer

(Drinkin' beer)

Well, early in the evenin'

(Drinkin' beer)

Well, in the afternoon

(Drinkin' beer)

Yes, in the mornin'

(Drinkin' beer)

Yeah, in the spring

Wine is fine but give me lots of beer

Now light beer is right beer

Dark beer's real gone, too

You drink too much ale, you get put in jail

So I think I'll stick to homebrew

Drink beer in the mornin', had a little stout

A little stout'll make you poke way out

Drink it by the case an' order some more

Call all the neighbors, they're right next door!

Well, in the evenin', drinkin' beer

In the afternoon

Well, in the mornin'

Yes, in the spring

Wine is fine but give me lots of beer!

11 Dave Minda's Fatback Blues Band - Homebrew.mp3

Dave Minda's Fatback Blues Band

Homebrew

Well everybody talkin' 'bout the beer they love to drink

Come on over here I tell you what I think

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

I just can't get enough of that homemade stuff

I drink homebrew

Well I don't really care if it's Miller time

This Bud's for you but just give me mine

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

Lager or stout well there ain't no doubt

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

Well drinkin' too much beer can put you on the floor

but if I drink up all my homebrew I just brew up some more

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

I just can't cut loose without some of my juice

I drink homebrew (homebrew) hoy, hoy, hoy

You talk about light beer it don't mean a thing

It might not fill me up but it'll never make me sing

Like homebrew (homebrew)

Like homebrew (homebrew)

I make it perfectly clear I drink homemade beer

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

Well everybody talkin' 'bout the beer they love to drink

Let me give you somethin' that I brewed in my sink

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

I just can't get enough of that homemade stuff

I drink homebrew (homebrew)

12 Rory Gallagher - Barley Grape Rag.mp3

Rory Gallagher

Barley and Grape Rage

Well I don't care if I get arrested

'Cos tonight they'll need more than a ball and chain

I don't care who's interested,

I'm coming into town just the same

I've been so alone, I've been feeling blue,

I think I need a little beer or two,

Be my friend, tell me where that place is

Where the whiskey flows and the dices roll till dawn?

My baby's done me wrong you must have guessed it,

My heart's so low I think it must be told

That I don't want to know where East or West is

'Cos pretty soon I won't feel the cold.

When I'm walking down mainstreet, feeling no pain

Along comes a cop, he can take my name

And explain to me what a federal case is,

I'm mixing the barley with the grape again

Bright city lights, make me feel alright,

I'm right or wrong and tomorrow never comes.

I don't care if I get investigated

And the city fathers they all black my name.

I'm pretty sure that you can smell the traces,

For tomorrow morning, I'll take all the blame.

I've been feeling bad and feeling blue

I think I need a little whiskey or two,

God, brother, you look like you could do with it too

(That's true)

Tonight I'll sleep on a walking cane

Bright city lights, make me feel alright,

I'm right or wrong and tomorrow never comes.

I don't care if I get arrested

Cause tonight they'll need more than a ball and chain.

I don't care whose interested,

I'm coming into town just the same

I've been feeling alone and I've been feeling blue.

I think I need a little drink or two.

Hey be my friend, tell me where that place is

Where the whiskey flows and the dices roll till dawn

13 Andy Reynolds - Beer Bottle Mama.mp3

Andy Reynolds

Beer Bottle Mama

Beer bottle mama, you're the gal for me

Beer bottle mama, you suit me to a T

Now you love beer and I love gin

With the two together we're bound to win

Beer bottle mama, you're the one for me

Just the other day, I stopped at a cabaret

I heard a barfly say to a barfly cross the way

Beer bottle mama, you're the gal for me

Beer bottle mama, you suit me to a T

Now you love beer and I love gin

With the two together we're bound to win

Beer bottle mama, you're the one for me

Beer bottle mama, you're the gal for me

Beer bottle mama, you suit me to a T

Now you love beer and I love gin

With the two together we're bound to win

Beer bottle mama, you're the one for me

14 Cletus T. Judd - I'm Not in Here for Love (Just Yer Beer).mp3

Cletus T. Judd

Im Not in Here for Love (Just Yer Beer)

-Parody of "I'm Not In Here For Love" by Shania Twain

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAooooo

(sound of falling beer cans)

A-B-C-D

Are you gonna drink the rest of that beer?

Sorry I fell down

But it's my thirteenth round

WHOO

Been drinkin' kamikaze shooters

And Royal Crown

And that Boone's Farm wine

Oh it gets me every time

Point me towards the payphone

I gotta call her at home

I begged 'em pretty please

For a Bacardi Breeze

(Just one)

They just said, "You're cut off,"

And took away my car keys.

"You done fell off the bar

Can't have you driving your car

With all the cops around this town

You wouldn't get too far."

Uh...Is it too much to ask

Can you fill up my glass?

No I'm not in here for love.

I may start to swilling

To drink up what you've got.

No I don't care if you're his wife

Cause I ain't lookin' for love.

So I'm beggin' you dear

Don't have me thrown out of here.

I'm not in here for love, just a beer.

Babe I can rock your world.

That is if I don't hurl.

Show you a thing or two

For a sip of your brew.

Don't make a grown man whine.

I'm in a bit of a bind.

Oh the backwash of your Miller Lite

Oh it tastes so fine.

You see I don't care if you think I'm weird.

No I'm not in here for love

Lady.

I may start to swilling

To drink up all you got.

I don't care if you're his wife

Cause I'm not looking for love.

You see I skipped AA tonight.

No I'm not looking for love,

Just a beer.

Oh...Ooh

Oh God...I gotta hurry

Aaah...where's the door...oh...

(door slam)

15 James Taylor - Sweet Baby James.mp3

James Taylor

Sweet Baby James

There is a young cowboy he lives on the range

His horse and his cattle are his only companions

He works in the saddle and he sleeps in the canyons

Waiting for Summer, his pastures to change

And as the moon rises he sits by his fire

Thinking about women and glasses of beer

And closing his eyes as the dogies retire

He sings out a song which is soft but it's clear

As if maybe someone could hear

(Chorus)

Goodnight you moonlight ladies

Rockabye sweet baby James

Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose

Won't you let me go down in my dreams

And rockabye sweet baby James

Now the first of December was covered with snow

And so was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston

Lord, the Berkshires seemed dream-like on account of that frostin'

With ten miles behind me and ten thousand more to go

There's a song that they sing when they take to the highway

A song that they sing when they take to the sea

A song that they sing of their home in the sky

Maybe you can believe it if it helps you to sleep

But singing works just fine for me

So goodnight you moonlight ladies

Rockabye sweet baby James

Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose

Won't you let me go down in my dreams

And rockabye sweet baby James

16 Tim McGraw - My Next 30 Years.mp3

Tim McGraw

My Next 30 Years

I think I'll take a moment, celebrate my age

The ending of an era and the turning of a page

Now it's time to focus in on where I go from here

Lord have mercy on my next thirty years

Hey my next thirty years I'm gonna have some fun

Try to forget about all the crazy things I've done

Maybe now I've conquered all my adolescent fears

And I'll do it better in my next thirty years

My next thirty years I'm gonna settle all the scores

Cry a little less, laugh a little more

Find a world of happiness without the hate and fear

Figure out just what I'm doing here

In my next thirty years

Oh my next thirty years, I'm gonna watch my weight

Eat a few more salads and not stay up so late

Drink a little lemonade and not so many beers, ha

Maybe I'll remember my next thirty years

My next thirty years will be the best years of my life

Raise a little family and hang out with my wife

Spend precious moments with the ones that I hold dear

Make up for lost time here, in my next thirty years

In my next thirty years

17 John Michael Montgomery - Beer And Bones.mp3

John Michael Montgomery

Beer And Bones

(writers: Sanger D. Shafer/Lonnie Williams)

I ain't nothin' but beer and bones

Honey since I lost you

I ain't ate a bite

Since the night

That you said we're through

I walked to that jukebox to play

A few sad country songs

I heard someone say

Hey that old boy

Ain't nothin' but beer and bones

I got to work this morning

Early this afternoon

Yeah my boss man nudged me

Said son I need to talk to you

You used to make me money

But lately I been taking a loss

Well he smelled my breath

Gave me what was left

Of the day off

Well I wish I could go home

And rest my weary head

But I know I'll just stay here

And have another beer instead

That little waitress asked me

Honey could you use some help

I said I thank you miss

I'll have to get through this

By myself

18 David Kersh - One Good Reason.mp3

Artist: David Kersh

Song: One Good Reason

Album: Goodnight Sweetheart

When I came to this morning she was packing up her things.

Even with my pounding head I could hear her call me names.

"You don't work, and drink and fish and dance and party-loving fool."

Rolled off her tongue and all I could say was, "Baby think it through."

And give me one good reason why you wanna leave me

You know I love you baby just calm down and take it easy

Lay down here beside me

Ain't no need for quick decisions

Before you throw all this away

Give me one good reason

She said, "You ain't brought a flower into this house in years.

Your gift to me last Valentine's was a case of your favorite beer.

Did I forget to mention I can't stand the sight of you?"

I said, "Don't sugar coat it baby, you know I can take the truth."

Give me one good reason why you wanna leave me

You know I love you baby just calm down and take it easy

Lay down here beside me

Ain't no need for quick decisions

Before you throw all this away

Give me one good reason

19 Chris Young - Beer or Gasoline.mp3

Chris Young

Beer or Gasoline

Two dollars shy of a five dollar bill

Last mile I pushed my truck uphill

About hurt me

I left my truck by the pump right where I parked it

Walked through the doors of the Last Chance Market

Have mercy, I was thirsty

The guy behind the counter said what's it gonna be

I said I don't know man, you tell me

It's a gallon of gas, or a cold six pack

One goes in my tank, one comes in a sack

Makes life complicated when it costs the same

Hell it ain't no fun, to do without one

But I'll do a lot of walkin' if my motor don't run

It's a tough ol' choice to make if you know what I mean

It's either beer or gasoline

I could feel that video camera watch me

Checkin' out the sale on the Old Milwaukee

(Mmm) Three bucks to my name

That cooler had every brand known to man

Tall boys, bottles, and aluminum cans

(Aww) What a shame

And it's gettin' pretty bad when you finally discover

It all comes down to either one or the other

I could see where this is headed

And I'm tired of talkin'

A cold beer unleaded

Hell I'm walkin'

Beer or gasoline

It's a gallon of gas, or a cold six pack

One goes in my tank, one comes in a sack

Now it ain't no fun to do without one

But I'll do a lot of walkin' if my motor don't run

It's either beer or gasoline

20 Brad Paisley - Better Than This.mp3

Brad Paisley

Better Than This

That sleepy little campfire, popped and kinda crackled.

We were heating up the pork and beans.

And Bubba said, "Man it don't get any better than this.

If you know what I mean."

We sat there for a minute, listening to the crickets,

thinking this was pretty hard to beat

'til Junior stood up, spit in the fire and said,

"Boys, I hate to disagree.

(Chorus 1)

But if a busload of women, really good looking women

just suddenly pulled in here,

and ol' Joe T. Garcia showed up with fajitas,

and a hundred gallon keg of beer,

and Haggard dropped by and brought Willie with him,

and they started taking requests.

Well don't get me wrong boys, this is pretty good,

but it could get better than this.

If Bill Dance and Hank Parker floated by in a boat,

and volunteered to be our fishing guides,

and Richard Petty pulled up in the old 43 car,

and asked us if we wanted a ride.

We'd all sit around singing "Poncho and Lefty"

playing poker, smoking big cigars.

Now don't take offense ya'll.

I'm perfectly content.

Just sitting here under the stars.

(Chorus 2)

But if a busload of women, really good looking women

just suddenly pulled in here,

and ol' Emeril Lagasse showed up with kielbasa,

and a hundred gallon keg of beer,

and Haggard dropped by and brought Willie with him,

and they started taking requests.

Now don't get me wrong boys, this is pretty good,

but it could get better than this.

(Chorus 3)

But if a busload of women, really good looking women

just suddenly pulled in here,

and Little Jimmy Dickens showed up with fried chicken,

and a hundred gallon keg of beer,

Merle Haggard dropped by and brought Willie with him,

and they started taking requests.

Don't get me wrong boys, this is pretty good,

but it could get better than this.

Yeah don't get me wrong boys.

This is pretty good.

But it could get better than this."

21 Rodney Atkins - These Are My People.mp3

Rodney Atkins

These Are My People

Well we grew up down by the railroad Tracks

shootin BB's at old beer cans

chokin' on the smoke from a Lucky Strike

somebody lifted off his old man

We were football flunkies

Southern Rock junkies

Crankin' up the stereos

Singin' Loud and Proud

to "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", and "Curtis Lowe".

We were good ya know.

Got some discount jnowledge at the Jr. Collage

Where we majored in beer and girls

It was all real funny 'til we ran out of money

and they threw us out into the world

Yeah the kids that thought they'd run this town

ain't a runnin' much of anything

just lovin' and laughin' and bustin' our asses

and we call it all livin' the dream

These are my people

This is where I come from

Were givin' this life everything we've got and then some

It ain't always pretty

But it's real

It's the way we were made

Wouldn't have it any other way

These are my people

Well we take it all week on the chin with a grin

'til we make it to a Friday night

And it's church league softball

holler about a bad call

preacher breaking up a fight

Then later on at the Green Light Tavern

Well everybody is gathered as friends

And the beers a pourin'

'til Monday mornin'

and we start it all over again

These are my people

This is where I come from

We're givin' this life everything we've got and then some

It ain't always pretty

but it's real

It's the way we were made

Wouldn't have it any other way

These Are My People

We fall down and we get up

We walk proud and we talk tough

We got heart and we got nerve

Even if we are a bit disturbed

Woo

come on

22 Bruce Springsteen - Jungleland.mp3

Bruce Springsteen

Jungleland

The Rangers had a homecoming in Harlem late last night

And the Magic Rat drove his sleek machine over the Jersey state line

Barefoot girl sitting on the hood of a Dodge

Drinking warm beer in the soft summer rain

The Rat pulls into town rolls up his pants

Together they take a stab at romance and disappear down Flamingo Lane

Well the maximum lawman run down Flamingo chasing the Rat and the barefoot girl

And the kids round here look just like shadows always quiet, holding hands

From the churches to the jails tonight all is silence in the world

As we take our stand

Down in Jungleland

The midnight gang's assembled and picked a rendezvous for the night

They'll meet 'neath that giant Exxon sign that brings this fair city light

Man there's an opera out on the Turnpike

There's a ballet being fought out in the alley

Until the local cops, cherry tops, rip this holy night

The street's alive as secret debts are paid

Contacts made, they vanish unseen

Kids flash guitars just like switchblades hustlin' for the record machine

The hungry and the hunted explode into rock'n'roll bands

That face off against each other out in the street

Down in Jungleland

In the parking lot the visionaries dress in the latest rage

Inside the backstreet girls are dancing to the records that the D.J. plays

Lonely-hearted lovers struggle in dark corners

Desperate as the night moves on, just one look and a whisper, 'n they're gone

Beneath the city two hearts beat

Soul engines running through a night so tender

In a bedroom locked in whispers of soft refusal and then surrender

In the tunnels uptown the Rat's own dream guns him down as shots echo down them hallways in the night

No one watches when the ambulance pulls away

Or as the girl shuts out the bedroom light

Outside the street's on fire in a real death waltz

Between what's flesh and what's fantasy and the poets down here

Don't write nothing at all, they just stand back and let it all be

And in the quick of the night they reach for their moment

And try to make an honest stand

But they wind up wounded, not even dead

Tonight in Jungleland