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Brewing for a party

Once again I had the opportunity to brew for our annual St.  Patricks day party that we attend.  Friday night I had about six different beers on draft at the house.  The big winners were The Harry Knuckle Rye closely followed by the ctrlALTdelete. F… [...]

San Cristobal El Principe

One of the more insider brands, San Cristobal always seem to hit the mark with their trademark profile of nuts and mocha. The El Principe upholds this tradition; delivering a flavour bomb. [...]

Premio "Kreativ Blogger" (2009)

GRAZIE! THANKS! GRACIAS! GRACIES! MERCI! DANKE!Il primo premio che il GastronomicoN ha ricevuto sarà considerato speciale proprio per essere il primo. Devo ringraziare Lory per avere pensato a questo blog come amico a cui dedicare questo regalino… [...]

Danish brewery of the year 2008 – at Politiken.dk

Shot Across the Bow

It was Bonus Beer Bob’s Birthday but he brought all the gifts. [...]

Official Beer Of Welsh Football

That rather splendid title is given to Brains 45, a new beer from the Welsh capital’s own brewery. It is being advertised big time at The Millenium Stadium at the moment.Don’t ask me what it tastes like as I’ve not drank it, nor does the description h… [...]

La Ronda #10: Confesiones cerveceras

Este mes, el emprendimiento de blogs cerveceros en español; LA RONDA al cual estamos honrados de ser nuevamente invitados, nos trae a través de los argentinos “LOGIA CERVECERA”, un tema curioso y revelador de nuestras conductas cerveceras mas o… [...]

Schlitz : Old School Ain’t Too Bad

I got home last night to beer in the fridge! I must have been talking a lot about old times lately and how I can still handle drinking the old stuff. Especially when it’s ice cold. So the wife bought me a six-pack of Schlitz. Brings back memories of my… [...]

Beer Tasting at WineStyles?

Written by Jeff BarberOn Thursday, March 26th, WineStyles in Rocklin held their first beer tasting event. While attendance can be improved, it was well-received, good beers were poured, and it hopefully was the start of something new for the WineStyles… [...]

When King Richard and His Media Flunkies Helped Bury Old Style in Chicago

Chicagoans traveling the world often experience a distinctive phenomenon when asked where they’re from. When they answer “Chicago,” the local drops into a crouch and yells something like “Al Capone, rat-a-tat-a-tat!” It ca… [...]

Homebrewing legal in Utah!

Homebrewing has finally been made legal in the state of Utah, whose laws concerning alcoholic beverages are legendarily strict (and self-defeating, if the purpose is to curb excessive consumption; case in point, if a customer brings a bottle of wine to… [...]

Millefoglie di Melanzana ed Alici

Ciao a tutti carissimi seguaci del GastronomicoN! Oggi vi porto a tavola un semplice antipastino molto leggero e gustoso, ottimo per chi vuole seguire una dieta sana e facile da preparare. Io ho preferito usare l’aceto di mela per le sue qualità dietetiche ma potete usare aceto normale. Bon profit! ("buon appetito" in catalano)INGREDIENTI: ( x2 persone)1 melanzana grande400 gr. alici fresche1 [...]

Beer Terrorists

Just got word from Jay that the government is doing its job in keeping us safe from Beer Terrorists.   Don’t we all feel so much safer now. If we really want to get the economy moving again how about removing some of this fu_king government bur… [...]

Episode 50 – Imperial Teaspoon

Beers: Samuel Adams Imperial White, Samuel Adams Double Bock, Samuel Adams Imperial Stout, Shane’s Schwarzbier, Shane’s House Pale Ale Listen Now! or Download audio (30.6MB – mp3 format – run time 66:51) Show Notes Welcome Shane… [...]

Two Brew Weekends in a Row

One week ago, me and my wonderful assistant brewed a 2nd batch of the brown that was so well received. I’ve already transferred it to secondary fermentation.This past Saturday, we brewed a nice Belgian style ale. [...]

Going To Liverpool

I’m staying in Liverpool next Monday for just the one night at a residential training seminar. There’s a disco arranged in the evening and we’ve been told to “bring our dancing shoes”Bugger that; I’m going out drinking. It’s been years since I’ve bee… [...]

London ale III – Yeast Discussion

This is a great discussion regarding wyeast 1318.  I recently brewed an IPA with this yeast and will be reporting back the results as soon as it is compelete London ale III – ProBrewer Interactive. [...]

Bourbon Review: Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1999

Before I moved to the States my impression of American bourbons and whiskies was not a high one. I’m delighted to say that through the encouragement and generosity of some good friends that original impression has been significantly altered. It all started with Knob Creek… but that’s a story for another day. I claim no [...] [...]

Leicester Beer Festival 2009

Leicester Beer Festival this year was as good as ever. I managed one four hour session drinking with Simon and his friends, whilst the ale-affinity guys were also in the room. I’m late doing a write up but those lazy bloggers take the biscuit.As usua… [...]

The Chequer Inn, Steyning 21st March 2009

Stopped in Steyning on the way home to see what this grand looking pub was like.Dark Star Best (4.0%): Drinkable but uninspiring bitter. I’ve tasted much better from this local brewer.Other beers available were Arundel Sussex Gold, Fuller’s Gale’s HSB,… [...]