Just like NJ: Beer at the Market

After breakfast I went to a local Aruba supermarket. Like New Jersey you are able to purchase beer and liquor here, and thankfully unlike the restaurants I've gone too their selection of beer is much larger. To my surprise I also found many beers they I never even knew were brewed by some bigger named companies. They offer the typical American choices: Bud, Miller, and Sam Adam's lager (go figure), however I wanted to try something I've never had before. My first choice was a 6 pack of the KingFisher Premuim lager beer. Its served in a green bottle and looks lighter than most lagers, but my decision was based on the label listing it as a lager and won several beer awards. My second 6 pack choice was much tougher as I saw the many Belgains (ever since Monks) and beers I never knew were brewed such as the Heneken beer in a red box. I grabbed a bottle of the Amstel Bright beer (yes bright not light) and an older guy walking by began telling me how thats a good beer choice. He stated it was similar to a Corona and goes well with a lime. That was my sign. I will find out soon enough if they were good beer choices.

When we got back to the Marriot there was beer car parked in the lot.

Beer at a Supermarket: Just Not a NJ thing

There's nothing like a rainstorm to wash your car. For the past week my car has been filthy with all the grime and salt that was used to treat the roads during the snowstorms. I've been trying to get my Escape to the car wash but haven't gotten a chance due to work and other obligations. Although it was pouring on my ride up to CT, I did manage to get a free car wash. It's been a few days since I've had beer. I didn't think it would be a good idea to drink last night prior to my 4 hour drive especially having to drive through New York. Our plan today was to visit Lauren's grandmother and prior to going we stopped at two local supermarkets which were well stocked with beer. No liquor, but plenty of beer. As we were on a strict time frame I didn't get a chance to check out the selection and prices. I was happy to see Magic Hat being sold, but didn't notice any local choices. I have yet to pick up beer for tonight, but I'm hoping when I visit the beer store I can find some local flavor.