Issues with Constantine

Pastor Snyder of Ask the Pastor will be on KFUO radio later this afternoon to talk about Emperor Constantine I. See I've Got "Issues" Today for details.

Carnival Time

Thanks to Sam of Nerd Heaven, the Ascension-themed Lutheran Carnival XXIV is up and running.

Summer ales: Moose Drool's Summer Honey versus Schell's Zommerfest

After a long absence, I finally have a post for the Purpose Driven Drinking blog. I recently tried two beers labeled as "summer" ales. The first was New Ulm's Schell Brewery's Zommerfest and the second was Moose Drool's Summer Honey.

I had my husband also compare the two beers. Both are excellent summer brews, being light in taste and appearance. The Zommerfest is far less sweet than the Summer Honey, not surprisingly. Summer Honey is sweet and tastes best on its own and the Zommerfest begs to be enjoyed with salty or spicy foods, such as chips, salsa or pizza. The Summer Honey also has the flavor of some sweet spices. Zommerfest has a sharpness to its taste.

Recommendation: Moose Drool's Summer Honey is my favorite and the Schell's Zommerfest is my husband's favorite. We recommend them both!

Last Call for Alcohol Carny Submissions

I forgot to make an earlier appeal for posts to the next Lutheran Carnival, which will be hosted by Sam of Nerd Heaven. Submissions are due in a few hours, so read what Sam says, check the guidelines, and round up a post or two to help out this first-time host.

Not By Beer Alone

Since most of us like to eat a little between our pints, jiggers, and pitchers, I thought that PDD readers might be interested in reading a little bit about what Scripture says concerning our diets. I just posted Food For Thought: Veggies, Meat, and Genesis 1, looking at the changes that God has allowed us since mankind's fall in the Garden.

I still can't figure out what wine goes with bok choy.

Lutheran Carnival XXIII

The Twenty-third Lutheran Carnival, introduced by Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg, is up and running at Random Thoughts of a Confessional Lutheran.

Ein Prost aus Ann Arbor!

Gottes Segen!

Tim, Caspar, und Jon

Carnival Deadline

Submissions are due this Friday for Lutheran Carnival XXIII. The next host is Random Dan. Thanks to the crew at Carnival Central for allowing Ask the Pastor the privilege of hosting Carnival-22 this fortnight. Don’t forget the submission guidelines.

Attention: German Beer Experts!

What does 'kolsch' mean? The context is 'German Style Kolsch Bier'. Thank you.