All Aboard!

Sep 9, 2016
2 min read

No, this is not the battle cry of any current political candidate. The PubScout (usually) avoids assiduously any political commentary in his posts. My readers want to hear about great beers and pubs, not my politics. Nor are any political jokes allowed here. Because I've seen too many of them get elected.

But this column is not about your politics or mine. It's about your fun. And expanding your horizons. And your beer. And your safety.

We all know the importance of a DD, or Designated Driver, when it comes to beer consumption, festivals and long distances. That's one reason why Uber is doing so well, I suspect. But my man Erik Slagle, an accomplished author in his own right, has provided me a tip which I think bears sharing. And it's with what may be the "best designated driver in the world."

We've all heard of Brews Cruises, where you sail away with some supposed beer expert on the high seas to learn about and drink beer. But Erik, knowing of my penchant for beer and travel, sent me a link about The Alaska Beer Train, and another about the Hoo Doo Choo Choo, another beer train. If you love to travel and love to drink beer, click on those links above.

I think it looks like a darned cool adventure. And you don't have to contend with rolling, pitching seas possibly causing you to spill your golden nectar. Just as on The City of New Orleans train that Arlo Guthrie sang about, you'll "feel the wheels rumbling 'neath the floor," which should make for a pleasant nap now and then.

The only problem lies in getting to Alaska to hop on one of these babies.

But isn't that what Christmas and birthdays are for? Or a combination of the two? Put in a request now. You may get one of the best surprises of your life.