The automobile trip to Green Bay was essentially uneventful, . . . except for an evening meal at an Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom while watching Thursday-Night Football. The pizza was excellent. And DonDiego took advantage of a 3-ounce sampler of each of six beers offered at the establishment. DonDiego is not so fond of IPAs, and those two offerings were about as expected. Three other offerings were equally undistinguished, . . . enough so that DonDiego failed to note their names. The final sample was a Titletown Johnny "Blood" Red Ale; this offering was excellent. DonDiego followed the beer-flight with a pint of Three Wise Men Bulldog Brown Ale; this beer was very good. DonDiego slept soundly that night.
teechur and DonDiego arrived in Green Bay, WI on Friday afternoon prior to the 10 November tilt between the Packers and DonDiego's beloved Philadelphia Eagles. It was overcast, cold and breezy and damp.
And it remained cold and breezy and damp throughout Saturday. Green Bay is likely a more pleasant vacation spot during the Summer months; 2½ days is a long time in Green Bay in November.
teechur and DonDiego took their midday meal at Cheesecake Heaven, . . . pleasant casual meal, excellent cheescake.
The evening repast was at Legends Brewhouse and Eatery. DonDiego chose the establishment's own Acme Amber to accompany his Reuben; very good beer, acceptable Reuben.
Sunday - GAME DAY - dawned bright and clear! Nonetheless chilly, . . . not above the low 40's all day.
The City of Green Bay is kind to supply free bus rides to the stadium on game days. teechur and DonDiego enjoy communing with the locals wherever their stadium-ritual takes them, . . . and getting to the stadium with the locals. The citizen-fans of Green Bay seem less friendly towards those wearing colors of the day's opponent than teechur and DonDiego ususally encounter; the crowded bus trip was spent mostly in silence.
And then, . . . Lambeau Field, . . . . . . . . . and across the street, the local constabulary prepared to defend against miscreant partiers, . . .
teechur and DonDiego found their seats and settled in for an afternoon of football.
The mother and adult-daughter seated adjacent to DonDiego were quite amiable and pleasant conversation ensued. The daughter had "won" the seats from an aquaintance who had wagered that she would not catch a muskie on a recent outing; she did.
The pleasantries continued until the Eagles scored against the home-team, . . . . then silence, . . . except for numerous loud bellicose comments aimed at the visiting Eagles and later even more hostile words aimed at their own team's members.
teechur and DonDiego enjoyed a thorough pasting of the Packers on their home turf by young Nick Foles and his teammates.
Another quiet bus-ride delivered the out-of-towners back to their lodgings. There was "No Joy in Mudville."
teechur and DonDiego celebrated the victory at the Titletown Brewing Company. This restaurant and brewery is located downtown in an old Railway Express building right along the tracks running through town. DonDiego wholeheartedly recommends this establishment to any Green Bay visitor.
teechur enjoyed a "“Titletown Original” Cranberry Turkey Melt accompanied by a "400" Honey Ale. DonDiego indulged himself with an excellent Sirloin Steak. He also quaffed a pint of Lombardi Lager and a second pint of Railyard Altbier. DonDiego would've liked to have completed the outing with a third pint of Bridge Out Stout, but teechur and he noted that poor old DonDiego was already giggling after imbibing the quart already consumed. The beers which he did ingest were absolutely outstanding.
Back at the hotel, DonDiego fell asleep with the Sunday Night Game still unfolding on the TV.
Monday morning the travelers awoke to a below-freezing blustery morning and ice on the car and snow blowing in the air.
The trip through Wisconsin and Chicagoland was in wet, snowy, icy conditions.
Monday evening was spent in Indiana, . . . by chance near an establishment by the name of Granite City Food and Brewery. teechur ingested a very tasty chicken salad; DonDiego chose onion soup and a delicious burger.
But who cares! Holy-Moly, . . . these guys offered eight 4-ounce samples of their beers for $4.95! ! !
The Duke, an IPA which DonDiego seldom enjoys, was tolerable as was another more malty IPA, the name of which escapes DonDiego.
The Northern, a classic American lager was good, if one likes a mild beer.
The Broad Axe Stout is an oatmeal-based beer; an excellent introduction to a stout, tasty, . . . but much milder than a Guinness.
The Bennie is a German Bock beer, . . . an outstanding offering.
There were two "mixes" combining the Bennie and the Duke with the Northern; also more than tolerable.
And finally, the seasonal Octoberfest, . . . truly ambrosia, an absolutely delicious and outstanding brew.
The manager dropped by occasionally to discuss the various beers and explain why DonDiego preferred one to another in detail, . . . pleasant and educational.
DonDiego fell asleep well before the Monday Night Football game had been decided.
teechur and DonDiego arrived in Green Bay, WI on Friday afternoon prior to the 10 November tilt between the Packers and DonDiego's beloved Philadelphia Eagles. It was overcast, cold and breezy and damp.
And it remained cold and breezy and damp throughout Saturday. Green Bay is likely a more pleasant vacation spot during the Summer months; 2½ days is a long time in Green Bay in November.
teechur and DonDiego took their midday meal at Cheesecake Heaven, . . . pleasant casual meal, excellent cheescake.
The evening repast was at Legends Brewhouse and Eatery. DonDiego chose the establishment's own Acme Amber to accompany his Reuben; very good beer, acceptable Reuben.
Sunday - GAME DAY - dawned bright and clear! Nonetheless chilly, . . . not above the low 40's all day.
The City of Green Bay is kind to supply free bus rides to the stadium on game days. teechur and DonDiego enjoy communing with the locals wherever their stadium-ritual takes them, . . . and getting to the stadium with the locals. The citizen-fans of Green Bay seem less friendly towards those wearing colors of the day's opponent than teechur and DonDiego ususally encounter; the crowded bus trip was spent mostly in silence.
And then, . . . Lambeau Field, . . . . . . . . . and across the street, the local constabulary prepared to defend against miscreant partiers, . . .
teechur and DonDiego found their seats and settled in for an afternoon of football.
The mother and adult-daughter seated adjacent to DonDiego were quite amiable and pleasant conversation ensued. The daughter had "won" the seats from an aquaintance who had wagered that she would not catch a muskie on a recent outing; she did.
The pleasantries continued until the Eagles scored against the home-team, . . . . then silence, . . . except for numerous loud bellicose comments aimed at the visiting Eagles and later even more hostile words aimed at their own team's members.
teechur and DonDiego enjoyed a thorough pasting of the Packers on their home turf by young Nick Foles and his teammates.
Another quiet bus-ride delivered the out-of-towners back to their lodgings. There was "No Joy in Mudville."
teechur and DonDiego celebrated the victory at the Titletown Brewing Company. This restaurant and brewery is located downtown in an old Railway Express building right along the tracks running through town. DonDiego wholeheartedly recommends this establishment to any Green Bay visitor.
teechur enjoyed a "“Titletown Original” Cranberry Turkey Melt accompanied by a "400" Honey Ale. DonDiego indulged himself with an excellent Sirloin Steak. He also quaffed a pint of Lombardi Lager and a second pint of Railyard Altbier. DonDiego would've liked to have completed the outing with a third pint of Bridge Out Stout, but teechur and he noted that poor old DonDiego was already giggling after imbibing the quart already consumed. The beers which he did ingest were absolutely outstanding.
Back at the hotel, DonDiego fell asleep with the Sunday Night Game still unfolding on the TV.
Monday morning the travelers awoke to a below-freezing blustery morning and ice on the car and snow blowing in the air.
The trip through Wisconsin and Chicagoland was in wet, snowy, icy conditions.
Monday evening was spent in Indiana, . . . by chance near an establishment by the name of Granite City Food and Brewery. teechur ingested a very tasty chicken salad; DonDiego chose onion soup and a delicious burger.
But who cares! Holy-Moly, . . . these guys offered eight 4-ounce samples of their beers for $4.95! ! !
The Duke, an IPA which DonDiego seldom enjoys, was tolerable as was another more malty IPA, the name of which escapes DonDiego.
The Northern, a classic American lager was good, if one likes a mild beer.
The Broad Axe Stout is an oatmeal-based beer; an excellent introduction to a stout, tasty, . . . but much milder than a Guinness.
The Bennie is a German Bock beer, . . . an outstanding offering.
There were two "mixes" combining the Bennie and the Duke with the Northern; also more than tolerable.
And finally, the seasonal Octoberfest, . . . truly ambrosia, an absolutely delicious and outstanding brew.
The manager dropped by occasionally to discuss the various beers and explain why DonDiego preferred one to another in detail, . . . pleasant and educational.
DonDiego fell asleep well before the Monday Night Football game had been decided.
