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Last week I took a flight from Socal up to Norcal for a road trip starting in Chico to Puget Sound area in order to help my Mom move. Just our luck, it was in the middle of the worst storm to hit the west coast so far this year. But despite… [...]
At least in Michigan, and probably nationwide, "affordable luxury" is a frequently-used phrase to describe what craft brewers offer and to explain why the craft beer industry is so successful, even during the "Great Recession." (As a quick aside, we’re hardly seeing the recovery here in Michigan, though we hear about it from the news media – we appear to be the "first in, last out" state when it [...]
The Flying Fish Brewing Company of Cherry Hill, N.J., announced recently that they would release their award winning Exit 4 American-style Tripel in 12 oz. bottles starting in February. read more [...]
Visited Belgium by way of Canada. Started with the Fin du Monde, the terrific Tripel from Unibroue. After confirming that the Monde was not finis, followed up with a Belgian strong ale–the Maudite. Damned! It was good. Then had the Arrogant Basta… [...]
View PDFHere’s printable map and vendor list for the 2010 Central New York Brewfest. New Orleans meets Indianapolis in the Super Bowl Sunday, but on Saturday Central New Yorkers have a chance to meet their favorite beer vendors. The annual… [...]
Lo ammetto, è tutto il mese che bevo natalizie. Ne ho fatto un discreto rifornimento e me le sto proprio gustando. Ora vi farò conoscere queste due natalizie che arrivano dagli States, e che sono veramente interessanti.La prima di cui vi parlo è la … [...]
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Irish Brewery # 1 – 8 Degrees
Since it is March, it is time to head back to the Emerald Isle and e-tour some breweries from Ireland that I found while on THIS website. Our first destination is 8 Degrees Beer # 1 that intrigued me is, “Like tackling the Knockmealdowns in a blizzard, this beer is not for wimps. This robust [...] [...] Read more →
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My Problem With Beer Festivals
The day before the "inaugural" New Orleans International Beer Festival I felt it important to discuss why I don't usually go to beer festivals. I know, sounds like a dick thing to do but you'll understand. I promise. And hopefully agree. A lot of p... [...] Read more →
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Episode 19 – Mexicans
Often a much maligned category of beer, the easy drinking Mexican-style beers and their characteristic yellow hue are exactly that - easy drinking. In this episode of Beermen.TV we're looking for the better beer amongst three of a kind. [...] Read more →
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2011 GABF Texas Winners
There was an impressive 3,930 beers entered in the beer judging competition at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival, a 11% increase over last year. A total of 248 medals were awarded, included 4 for the following Texas breweries: Uberbrau - Humperdin... [...] Read more →
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Craft Beer Monday Review: Marisol
I know what you are thinking. Should I keep calling anything by Goose Island a local craft beer or even a craft beer at all, but in this specific case I must say that it should be. It is made in Chicago for Rick Bayless and his Frontera Grill and only ... [...] Read more →
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Yorkshire House, River Street
Yorkshire House, River Street. (c) Bob Potts [1]. This Walkers boozer had the odd feature of its sign spanning across the house next door on River Street. The Yorkshire House was originally a Bell & Co. pub and closed in 1925 after it was compulsorily purchased by Manchester Corporation [1]. Facing the Yorkshire House was the Lochnagarr Inn across Medlock Street (right in the above photo). [...] Read more →
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Nasty Habit
Label: Nasty HabitType: AleABV[%]: 6.0Packaging: 650 ml bottleBrewery: Mt. Begbie Brewing Co.Smell: Hops, spices and fruit, and more hopsHead: thinColor: AmberCarbonation: Kick: greased lighteningRating: 8.5/10Notes:Spicy and fruity, followed by hops a... [...] Read more →
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Clint Greenleaf changed self, then publishing world
When Clint Greenleaf was a sophomore in high school, he looked in the mirror. He didn't like what he saw. [...] Read more →
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Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout, Tadcaster, England
Though spring has been sneaking into the air up in these northern climbs recently, it’s still stout season. When the cold kicks up a bit and you’re looking to hunker down with a fortifying brew, what could be better than cracking open an oatmeal st... [...] Read more →
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It’s Coming!!!
**UPDATED WITH NEW TAPPINGS” March is just about here and for beer geeks that can only mean one thing: PLINY THE YOUNGER!!!!!! One of the rarest and most sought after beers to hit our market,… [...] Read more →
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The Cortland Offers Open Bar, Debuts New Menu at First Anniversary Party
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El arqueólogo de la cerveza
Interesante artículo publicado el pasado domingo en la edición castellana de la BBC, donde el arqueólogo Patrick McGovern investiga sobre los orígenes de la cerveza. 9.000 años atrás "La más antigua que hemos identificado químicamente es de China, de alrededor de 7.000aC. En un yacimiento en el Río Amarillo, llamado Jiahu, había jarrones que se usaban para contener líquidos e hicimos el análisis [...] Read more →
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Goldbrau ~ Stiegl
Appearance: clear straw under a white head which fades into a soft blanket bordered by bubbles. Slow stream of bubbles. Swirls with random lace.Nose: lemon, key lime, and husked grains. French bread and French rolls. Sunflowers and sunshine over golden... [...] Read more →
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Where to Eat Foie Gras This Week: Campton Place and Prospect
Counting down the meals before July 1, when California's foie gras ban takes effect.While Wolfgang Puck is urging restaurants to get used to the forthcoming ban on foie gras, San Francisco che... [...] Read more →
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25 Important Things To Know About Beer: #5-1
We’ve reached the end, but what the past five days have only produced my list of important things to know about beer. I’d love to hear of other rules that people have or if there are any disagreements with a … Continue reading → [...] Read more →
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The bike as a lens
Cars fuel the American myth of personal freedom. But with debt, constant expenses, repairs, insurance and taxes, does the myth hold up against the breezy bike? [...] Read more →
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Mysteries Buried In the Walls
Stephen Jones, brewmaster at Pratt Street Ale House, has been reporting on a mystery uncovered in the brewery:I've heard of dead cats being bricked into walls of houses to ward off evil spirits (or something like that), but this is a new one on me ...... [...] Read more →
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LOLA back at Lucky Lab
LOLA (Ladies of Lagers and Ales) was invited back to brew at Lucky Lab Beer Hall following the success of their Kolsch (Lucky Lab) and Hibiscus IPA (Coalition Brewing). The women have set the standard for large group collaborations at brewpubs.&n... [...] Read more →
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New beergeek.TV Episode – Scarves Up
“Scarves Up” is the latest episode of One Pint at a Time. Since our last visit during the Year in Beer in 2008, we’ve been meaning to get back to Seattle. The chance to see the Seattle Sounders play one … Continue reading → [...] Read more →
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[I SAW THAT] SPARTACUS BLOOD AND SAND THIS TIME ITS PERSONAL
Well like any film buff worth their weight in geldings I am of course a huge fan of the original, best, and eternal Kubrick Spartacus, starring Laurence Olivier, Tony Curtis, Jean Simmons, and an extremely emo Kirk Douglas. And, like any tired lonely schoolteacher whose husband is in Paris, I am of course a huge [...] [...] Read more →
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