Pale Ale with a Snobby Aftertaste

As if Lauren Neighbor weren't reason enough to want a beer, allow the New York Times and some French guy to further whet your palate. (Those who don't speak French will find the Altavista translator particularly illuminating. An exerpt: "On the lips already this sparkling gold, freshness amplified by scum, then slowly on the palate happiness filtered of bitterness. How it seems long, the first mouthful!"..)

Remember that the South Street Seaport Music Festival starts tonight. If the rain holds out, Ollabelle at 7 sounds like a perfect opportunity to experience freshness, amplified by scum.