When in Bordeaux, Drink Beer!

Eric is on vacation and on his way to France with his wife. She is a French native and he has spent some time there in the past. His destination: Bordeaux, a port city in the southwestern part of the country, famous as Europe's main military, space, and aeronautics hub. It's also acclaimed for its wine production. Since the 8th century the city of Bordeaux has been one of the world's top producers of wine. However, intrepid explorer Eric has provided the first in a series of memoirs detailing his trip to the world's wine capitol, a city that hosts the world's largest wine event known as Vinexpo, in search of our beloved libation...beer.

When in Bordeaux, Drink Beer!

by Eric Wilderson

First stop, terminal 8 of JFK international airport. There you will find Broadway Brewing Co. It doesn't appear to exist outside of the airport. They serve the beer of Chelsea Brewing Company from New York City. I was a little hesitant to ask for a taster, fearful of being rebuked, "wot da hells a madder wit you?" (I don't have much experience in N.Y.). I tasted a few, ordered one I hadn't and was offered a taste of that one. I accepted and later ordered a pint of another one that I hadn't tasted. It was the Chelsea Wheat. It was dry, slightly bitter and apparently made from wheat. I was thirsty and sucked it down. At last, the golden ticket, Chelsea Stout. Thick, dark head, I forgot sniff, big taste of chocolate and very smooth. The stout was extremely delightful, craft beer in airports, sigh!

Please note, to use the debit/credit card, one must spend more than 10 dollars so be sure to leave the tab open if you plan on having more than one or if you're low on cash; 6 dollars for a
pint.

Note, Broadway Brewing Co./Chelsea Brewing Co. has a second location which is in terminal 9. The facilities are better and air conditioned.

Next stop: Paris, France.