United Nations of Beer

Ginger Man, Dallas

by Kate McKeon
(Beer Delegate, TX, USA)

The Ginger Man
Dallas, TX, USA

The Scoop: 65 beers on tap. Various available by bottle and I'm not talking MGD.

Okay, they do apparently have that in bottles, but that's not what we're here to discuss.

You want it dark, try Mackeson, Young's Oatmeal and a host of others. You want light, how about a Blue Moon heiffie, tasty with and orange slice and made right here in Texas. The tenders will pour you a bit for tasting purposes if you like.

Really want to test their patience... ask for tastes of all 65. On a slow day, at least one bartender (to remain unnamed) will oblige. At least he did for me.

Bartenders: Neil, Fernando, Nikki? (may have moved on), other older woman who scares me, various.

The Bouncer: Kevin. I love Kevin: he's "good people," the friends he has in on Sundays however are sketchy.

The scene: young, old, hip and very, very not. It's a pub folks. Honest to goodness pub.

Best reason to go: it's open.

Worst reason to go: is there ever a bad reason to go to a place that serves beer? Good beer? Right, no.

The men: well... mostly too old and too young. Ladies, let's face it; you're more likely to get hit on by men under 25 and over 40. Now if that suits you, awesome, home run. If you're like me and prefer something in the 25-40 range, well, you may just be out of luck at The Ginger Man Dallas. BUT, did I mention the beer?


The women: you're in Texas. It's hard to go wrong with Texas women. Most of us are blonde and those not born that way find their way to a salon. (I on the other hand found my way to a saloon...) Most of us value a little bit of strategic make up, so we're always cute. Gentlemen, if you haven't seen Texas women in all their glory, you have truly missed out on life.

The Food: actually delicious! Sandwiches are scrumptious and that's not drunk-Kate, that's honestly these things are tasty. Cheese plate is perfectly acceptable.

The mustards... oh, the mustards! Deliciouso! If you're concerned about kosher, don't go for the various meat on a stick options, but, damn, they are tasty meats. Not to mention if you'd like to destabilize most of the Western hemisphere, just watch a woman eat a sausage on a stick: you fellas just about die every time and I'm trying to be discreet!

When to go: I've conducted meetings midday Tuesday at The Ginger Man Dallas and I've shut the bar down any (every) night of the week. Go anytime. Really. They are ready and waiting with a healthy pour just for you.

Recommended bartenders: Fernando and Neil. The chicks kind of scare me.

I (heart) my Ginger Man Dallas. More later, I'm thirsty.