Never would have thought that I would write about finding a pub in central Pennsylvania. Thanks to the recomendation of a Sierra Club co-worker a group of us topped off the night at the
Market Cross Pub before the start of a work weekend. This great little pub in Carlisle offers beers they brew, and a surprising list of craft beers and international beers. For some reason I was indecisive, because I was spilt between Lancaster Amish 4 Grain Pale Ale and trying whatever beer from the cask hand pump. My fingers were crossed that the cask was pouring Troegs Nuggest Nectar, but it was no longer being offered. Still the novelty of the cask hand pump won me over and I order the Bessie's Brown Ale (the pubs brew). It was not that good (kind of watery), but it had one hell of a head!
My second round was not adventurous. But when the oldest brewery in America reintroduces its traditional seasonal Bock beer you are obliged to give it a try. All I have to say is that I would have had 2 (maybe 3), but my party was looking to go back to the hotel. Next time I'll find a seat at the bar and spend more time with the folks in Carlisle.
