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Spring training baseball in sunny Arizona one week, the ski slopes of Breckenridge, Colorado the next. Tough gig, right? Better than a beer festival…. A week ago this past Saturday I actually managed to make a beer plan come together; I managed to ma… [...]
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You know it’s spring when the reps are out peddling all thier newest, best and brightest. Glossy sell sheets have been stacking up on my desk for the last few weeks so I thought I would fill you in on what’s caught my eye. First, local boy and all around nice guy Mike Hale will [...] [...]
Prior to picking this beer up, I had only ever tried one barleywine style of beer. This came from a business trip to PA, and was Victory‘s Old Horizontal. However, the establishment where I picked this up gave me some background on this style of beer. Basically, there are two varieties of barleywine: there’s the [...] [...]
Got to thinking recently about modern IPA’s. I’ve got more than a few in stock at the minute but the differences in flavour, strength and individual interpretation of this historic beer style is quite something.The latest one to arrive comes in at a ve… [...]
It’s spring time again, and we’re talking about Bocks! Heavy, warming beers that help kick off the last bits of winter and welcome in spring (which can itself be cold and wet). Breckenridge Brewery has their seasonal Pandora’s Bock, a solid, smooth … [...]
ORIGEN: Argentina – Rio Negro – San Carlos de BarilocheALCOHOL: 5,0%TAMAÑO: 330 cc.ESTILO: Brown AleWEB: -.Comprada en Bariloche en Febrero de 2010. . [...]
ORIGEN: Argentina – Rio Negro – San Carlos de BarilocheALCOHOL: 5,0%TAMAÑO: 330 cc.ESTILO: StoutWEB: -.Comprada en Bariloche en Febrero de 2010. . [...]
ORIGEN: Argentina – Rio Negro – San Carlos de BarilocheALCOHOL: 4,8%TAMAÑO: 330 cc.ESTILO: Pale AleWEB: -.Comprada en Bariloche en Febrero de 2010.. [...]
Hello readers, as you may have noticed I have been quite slow in posting to this blog lately. I am currently visiting Scotland, where I am creating a one-night pub for homebrewers and a series of beer-related events called Pub School. More information about that can be found over at glasgowbeerandpubproject.blogspot.com. So far, things are [...] [...]
This review is for Red Seal Ale from North Coast Brewing, an american amber ale. 5.5% alcohol/vol. From North Coast Brewing’s website: Malt and hops are beautifully married in this full-bodied, copper-red Pale Ale. Red Seal is generously hopped [...] [...]
Descripción:Esta cerveza de estilo Strong Lager, se presento de un color dorado, medio ambar oscuro típico de este estilo. Cabeza espumosa y blanca de duración media. Aromas dulces, frutales, notas de pimienta, un poco de alcohol, otro poco de levad… [...]
Last Thursday’s quiz night – our second anniversary quiz, quiz number 100 and our first BINGO! quiz was something of a success.Firstly, it was a record turn-out, so a big thanks to all of those who attended and submitted their own questions.Secondly, f… [...]
Ugh, the thought of fest season pains me. Sure, the beer is awesome and it is fun to talk with brewers and beer fans, but… No, I will not go. The lines, the crowds, the..the everything. I would love to go and report back to readers of this here blog… [...]
“O Mestre Cervejeiro” – O CursoÚLTIMOS DIASVagas limitadas(clique aqui para ficha de inscrição)Nos dias 28 e 29 de MaioLocal: Espaço Gourmet Blue Ville – Porto AlegreAv. Cristóvão Colombo, 3309Última Notícia Programa Brasil na Mad… [...]
I have been deeply engaged and writing about the world of craft beer for about nine months now. I knew when I decided to focus my efforts on this culture and industry that there was a lot I didn’t know and that I needed to learn. I soon fou… [...]
Step into your local beer shop and it’s not uncommon to see shelf after shelf of brews in all kinds of packaging, from the ubiquitous cans and 12-ounce bottles to the more elaborate cage and corks read more [...]
I’ve been in Portland for six years and somehow, I’ve never been to the Spring Beer and Wine Fest at the Convention Center… well that all ends today! So what exactly am I walking into? According to the festival’s Website, there will be more than 80 beers, 30 wineries, local spirit makers, a curious and [...] [...]
In the USA, yesterday was census day. Stand and be counted. I must admit, I still need to send in my census stuff. The USA Today published some interesting data on census participation. How does your state stack up? Notice that the highest participatio… [...]
Leonardo di Vincenzo, mastro birraio di Birra del Borgo, intervistato da una tizia imbecille all’interno del suo locale Bir & Fud a Roma. [...]
…check out the restaurant “Revolution.” I was in Durham on business this past week, and a group of us ate there to celebrate the completion of a project we had been working on for the past two years. The food was excellent, but more importantly, th… [...]
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