German Lager Beer

     The third time is the charm.  Last night we dined at a restaurant in Portsmouth,VA.  We were first introduced to The Bier Garden in 2011 by Joe & Ann (S/V Shortwalk) and dined there twice with Joe & Ann.  We have always enjoyed the food and the company was always the best.  Last night we dined with Rick & Deb (M/V Broulee).  Both Rick and Deb raved about their dishes being some of the best German cuisine they have ever had, both having spent time in Germany.  But last night I managed to bring back the flavor of Germany I remember from the days of my youth.  I was born an Army Brat in Munich, Germany and my family returned to Germany with my father for his second tour of duty when I was just 7 years old.    For each of my previous visits to The Bier Garden restaurant I kept seeking the German sausages (wurst) I developed a passion for while I lived in Germany. Over the years I had forgotten which wurst I craved.  Last night, instead of a hit or miss entree dinner for the taste I was looking for, the waitress said I could have a platter with each of the four wurst they offered. Cholesterol City here I come.  It may not have been the healthiest dinner on the menu but it was what I have been searching for.  Over the years I have tried so many "authentic" German wurst, but last night I rediscovered the flavor I had been seeking - Bauernwurst.   And to wash it down was an excellent Germany lager beer.