How Many Beer Bottles on the Wall: The Story of One Man’s Yeast Affection

In the early to mid 1980’s some of my friends and I got into Beer Tasting
Club (which would account for my confusion of specific dates in time) in the
Parting glass pub on Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs.
There were only about 200 beers to be “tested” over a period of about 10 months.
and rate it on a scorecard. If you could see 2-3 beers a night, 2-3
times a week, this great gift to humanity was very feasible;
without requiring treatment in the emergency room. And do it we did. how wonderful
time we had samples of beers from all over the world. From small 7-ounce Pilsners to
the 25-ounce can of Fosters Lager, we finished the important job with time to spare.
We built many bridges and solved many world problems sitting in front of
that wonderful bar One night, during a heavy snowstorm,
I actually skied with my trusty dog ​​Rocky from my apartment up north
Broadway; Refuse to let Mother Nature divert me from my dedication to important
questions about the human condition.

After the in-depth study of the drinks was completed, the “Glass” hosted a grand party for those who made the
extent. Many of the beer vendors donated cute gifts of beer souvenirs for the
qualify. The owners put a plaque on the wall with all the
Beer tasters engraved on it; something I have dragged many new friends to see.
The last time I stopped, the license plate was nowhere to be found. the bartender told me
someone had stolen it (no doubt someone with whom he had shared wall space
trophy – oh, the inhumanity). She too
They said they were thinking of starting Taster’s Club again, so go check it out.
out and keep me posted.

The Parting Glass Pub is located on Lake Avenue in downtown Saratoga Springs.
A short distance east of Broadway, it’s downhill from the police station, a
pair of doors
before the Fire House and the children’s corner to the Armory. They get a lot of great bands.
and is a frequent stop for a popular local Irish group known as the McKrells.
The famous Saratoga Race Course is not far away.

When I was a kid I remember it as Rocco’s Italian Restaurant and I remember they had the best thin crust pizza in
city. When it was Rocco’s, the booths were on the other side
The bar and dining room was in a separate room. When the farewell glass
took over in 1981, they removed the wall and opened the bar to the dining room. Tea
the booths were separated and moved to the outer walls of the dining room. About him
years have purchased adjoining real estate and
they have expanded a bit to accommodate another larger dining/music area. Tea
The joint has some really nice vintage woodwork and a great atmosphere.

The Glass also has an excellent darts room with
various dart boards and a good selection of custom darts and dart accessories
on sale. in one fell swoop
they also owned a pub called Cohans (I think that was the name) in Ireland and used to
have darts competitions between the two establishments; keep score by fax machine. I always enjoyed the
fact that the place was family owned and customers could feel part of the family just like the girls
and his mother served beers, mixed drinks and waited tables.

With everything from pizza and wings to steaks and lamb stew, the menu is first class.
and quite varied. I especially like the sweet potato fries and the
Meatloaf. Parking is pretty good compared to Broadway and there is a
parking within walking distance, making it a good meeting place for
newcomers to the busy center of Saratoga Springs. Of course The Parting Glass is “the” place to be
Valentine’s Day “Paddy’s” with lots of live music, dancing and lots of Guinness
we touch. Delicious corned beef and cabbage
specials are served in the week before the included big event.

You can visit their website at: www.PartingGlassPub.com

Owner Joan Desadora is said to have named the pub after the Irish song of the
same name. The following are the letters:

Of all the money I’ve spent

I have spent it in good company

And all the damage I ever did

Alas, it wasn’t for anyone but me

And everything I’ve done for lack of wit

To memory now I can’t remember

So fill my farewell glass

Good evening and joy be with you all.

If I had enough money to spend

And leisure to sit a while

There’s a fair maiden in town

That has my heart painfully deceived

Her rosy cheeks and ruby ​​lips

I own her she has my heart captivated

So fill my farewell glass

Good evening and joy be with you all.

Oh all the comrades I ever had

They’re sorry I’m gone.

And all the loves I ever had

They would wish me one more day to stay

But since it falls to my luck

That I get up and you don’t

I will gently rise and gently call

Good evening and joy be with you all.