Friends and Fan's Winter Beer Pic's!! 2015!

A few weeks ago, amidst seemingly never ending weather reports and news stories about the constant barrage of freezing cold wintery weather blasting most of the nation, I asked people to send me their photos of how they are dealing with all the snow, and cold, school delays and cancellations, and everything that comes with life in winter.

The response I got was nothing short of awesome! I want to thank everyone that sent in their photos, or allowed me to use their photos for this piece. This group of photos is just proof that beer is fun, and people that enjoy beer, know how to make the best of a difficult situation, and enjoy their favorite beverage, regardless of the weather outside! So, whip up a cup of some Stout Hot Chocolate (with ice cream) and enjoy!!

This is John, my ex-wife's cousin. This was the photo that inspired me to ask for your photos! John doesn't seem bothered by the snow or freezing temps in the slightest.

 

 

 

 

 

This set of photos was sent to me by Roger, in CT. Roger always sends in some great photos, and these are certainly no exception!

At least your beer won't get warm!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Probably my favorite photo of the bunch! I found this posted on a beer page on Facebook by Matt, on his summit trek up Mt Rainer! Amazing photo!

 

 

This next set of photos was sent to me from a few "friends of a friend" in Hanover MA.

The old "Irish Yard Stick"!

 

 

 

What a great snow cave!!! I love this picture as well!

 

 

I thought the above pic was pretty much the ultimate beer drinking snow cave, until Kodi, in Norwalk CT sent me this set of photos. Kodi wrote me and said "My Landlord plowed a full 1 story high pile of snow in my parking spaces, so we made the best out of it.  Built a fort and threw a party. Word spread fast around town and people are begging to come drink in it too."

It was 15 feet deep, and held over a dozen people!

 

Thank you Kodi!!! Awesome pictures!

 

 

 

 

Marc, Warminster PA

 

 

 

 

Another Mark, this one in NE Ohio

 

 

 

 

This was taken off the Green Flash Facebook page, taken while they were visiting NYC!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry, in East Berlin Conn, finds it easier to stay warm inside (I couldn't agree more!). A bottle of Backwoods Bastard doesn't hurt either!

 

 

 

 

 

Jannine, in my home state of Maine, making the most of it for sure. Just looking at this picture makes me chilly......

 

 

 

 

 

Jenna, in Indianapolis, keeping the beer chilled is easy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas, in Fredricks MD, probably needs this beer to cool off!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephen, in Worchester, MA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trent, in Cody WY. All the snow is making that very large bottle of (wonderful) beer look pretty small!

 

 

 

 

 

I liked this pic too. Taken from Mother Brewing's Facebook page.

(Springfield, MA)

 

 

 

 

 

Actually, even here in Arizona, we are not without snow (at least some of us). These pic's come from just up the hill in Flagstaff. A picture of Mother Road's patio, and the entrance to Beaver Street Brewery.

 

 

However, not all of us in Arizona have snow. I took this picture while trying measuring the amount of snow we got so far this winter......

Pretty much the same amount as it was last time I checked......

 

What would a "friends and fan's" post be without a picture of the lovely Kayla? Here she is either heading out for the evening, or coming home.....

 

 

 

 

We here in Arizona are not the only ones that get off easy in winter......

Enjoying a beer in Florida.....

 

 

Dwayne, in Llwaco, WA needed a beer to help him get through a little landscaping...

 

 

 

 

..and to finish it off, probably THE BEST way to enjoy a beer in the winter, let Jan from Playa del Carman show us how!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Again, many thanks to everyone that sent in, or allowed me to use your photos for this set. These are always fun posts, and I you seem to enjoy them almost as much as I do!

 

 

Not sure what the "theme" for the next Friends and Fan's photo post will be, I'm open to any suggestions....send them to me.

 

Until next time

Bottoms up my friends

 

The Beer Czar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Winter Beer Pictures!

OK, so, from what I hear, all my friends and family back home (in Maine) are up to their chins in snow, and suffering temps that are struggling to reach anything in the positive range.....

So, I say, if you can't enjoy the weather, at least enjoy a beer! We are looking for your pictures of you, making the most of the snow and cold with a (most likely) ice cold beer!

Send us your pic's at thebeerczar@gmail.com@gmail.com, or go to our Facebook page (here) and post them on our wall. We just want to see you enjoying a beer, despite the snow up past the roof and the temperature that starts with a minus sign.

You can be outside waist deep in it, or inside, next a to a warm cracking fire, however you choose to pass the time this winter, with beer, we want to see how!

Stay warm!

Until next time
Bottoms up my friends

The Beer Czar

Friends and Fan's Photo's! Winter Beer!!

The guys from Arizona Wilderness. Photos taken on the same day, one in Ohio, one in Arizona. I'll take Arizona winter!

Well, I put out the call for photos, and you all answered in a big way! We got a lot of great pictures this go round, and I can't thank you all enough! Without further ado, grab a beer, light a fire, and try and stay warm as you take a look out how folks around the country try and fight cabin fever, while longing for warmer summer temperatures!
Here are your Winter Beer photos!

 

All I know about this one is, it was sent to me from a reader/Facebook fan from Minnesota. Great way to keep the beer cold!

 

The fine and talented folks at New Holland Brewing Co. in Holland, MI. Not letting a "little" snow keep them from enjoying their awesome patio (and even more amazing beer!)!

 

 

 

 

 

My good friend Jen Pruitt, ringing in 2014 whilst enjoying a beer with a friend at World of Beer in Gilbert! (Jen is on the left)



 

 

 





Another anonymous one sent to me from "somewhere in Eastern PA". All I know is this is a "winter stout" on their back patio. Cool picture though!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These three photos are from blacksmith and beer drinker in Mississippi, J.R. Clark. J.R. makes these bottle openers at his forge, where these pictures were taken. I asked if he had a link to order some of these, but he is currently unable to keep up with his current demand, but if he ever "goes public" with his openers, I will be sure to write about them, they are awesome, and I must say, extremely photogenic! Thanks J.R., great work!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These photos are sent to me from reader and Facebook fan Roger, from Conn. Enjoying some of his favorite brews, and keeping warm around the fire, or off roading in N Maine, in the Allagash Wilderness! I must say, I love the "yeti" photo too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Amy, a beer lover, and first time brewer, enjoying her first brew day (first of many we hope!), all while "suffering" the harsh winter weather in Florida! Great shirt too Amy! Thank you! Enjoy the brew!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is one of my older brother Don (elder Czar) and his friend, neighbor and drinking buddy Gary. Don is the one holding the beer, Oh wait, no, Don is the drunk looking one.....well, um, he's the one in the ugly apron......um, well, ok sorry, he is the shorter one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the lovely and ever faithful "Friend and Fans" contributor Kayla, with her equally lovely mother (and former softball teammate of mine) Lisa. Looking good ladies!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anyone that reads this blog will know who is in this photo! Here is another great friend of The Beer Czar Blog.  That is my good friend from college and Beer Czar Contributor Becky. Seen here book-ended by fellow Franklin Peirce classmates Nicole on the left, and Erin (my former boss!) on the right! Enjoying a girls weekend on the Cape. Thanks for taking the time to pose for a pic ladies!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Got this from a reader in the "Midwest" of his girlfriend. He said he made her step outside to pose for this pic. It was -1 out. She looks like she is holding up well!! Hope her beer didn't freeze!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is reader Larry, enjoying from great winter weather in front of Squatters in Utah! Looks a little chilly, but that is some great beer though! Worth the weather I am sure!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Got this from reader Mike. This was the photo he used for his Christmas Card, so I think that qualifies it as a winter beer pic! Plus, there is a Merry Maker in the photo, a pretty decent Gingerbread Stout from Sam Adams!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Closest one I got to the popular "beer and boobs" post we always get for "friends and Fans". I guess its just a little too cold to show to much skin amidst this polar vortex, so this will have to do till spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I stole this from Tosh.0. How many beers deep was the snow where you were???

 

 

 

Again, I want to thank everyone that sent in photos, or let me use ones I saw that fit the bill! One of the best collections of "friends and fans photos" I think we've gotten. Great photos, of some great beers, and good times, as is should be!

 

So stay warm my friend

 

Until next time

Bottoms up!

 

The Beer Czar