I had a week off that overlapped with Chip's Spring Break so we were able to go to Franklin, TN to go to a Brewfest. That was a lot of fun and great to get away. We went last year and had a blast. The Brewfest is in Downtown Franklin the weekend before St. Patrick's Day and all of the stores are open and that is where the beer is served. Some of the beer is locally brewed and some is beer you could find in a specialty store, so it's not your normal, everyday beer. They give you a small pilsner glass and you can go in and try a beer, some stores let you try more than one beer. The stores were a lot more willing to do that this year than last year. We had some friends, Andrew & Cinda, go with us. They had a lot of fun, I think. Before we came back we went to breakfast at "The Pfunky Griddle." It is a restaurant in a small house that has a griddle at each table (kind of like Hibachi) where you can make your own pancakes, eggs, or French toast. It is great, but a little overpriced for having to cook your own food. When we came back I still had three days off which was really nice, then I worked three days in a row, which was exhausting. A great trip though!
This couple got into costume for the St. Patrick's Day celebration at Brewfest!
Our sample pilsner glasses and tasting site list.
