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Beer Free February

As February dawns, I am looking to cut back spending on beer after a few weeks of having quite a bit (thanks to the discovery of a new craft beer bar in little old Ise).But my half-hearted and vague plans to “cut back” are nothing compared the efforts … [...]

Beer. Donuts. Mmmmm (Part One)…

Beer and donuts, mmmmm. So good I had to write this blog into two parts. Here’s Part One. So get a donut and a glass of milk or beer, and happy reading! [...]

Singularity

Label: SingularityType: Russian Imperial StoutABV[%]: 11.8Packaging: 650mlBrewery:  Driftwood Breweries, Victoria,BCSmell: caramel, oats, vodka, tad of coffeeHead: dark brown that fades quicklyColor: opaque brownCarbonation:  mild to littleKick: was … [...]

We Have Faces for [Beer Sessions] Radio

Tune in tomorrow evening to Beer Sessions to hear Mad Hops and I rap about beer. We’ll be chatting with Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy’s #43 and Ray Deter of d.b.a. and a few others. We’re bringing all of our beer drinking and tasting capabilities and brushing up on our terminology so we don’t look like big fools on air. We are so excited to join Jimmy and Ray and we look forward to heated (or just friendly) discussions about our favorite beers. Hope you listen in as we drink beer and talk … about beer. I mean, what else is there to do tomorrow night? [...]

CBR 172: Oktoberfests, are we late, or are we early?

Recorded on October 30th, this show is well aged and ready for consumption, even if it isn’t really Oktoberfest Season any longer. Beers: Erderinger Oktoberfest Stoudt’s Oktoberfest Kostritzer Oktoberfest Sam Adams Octoberfest Brooklyn Oktoberfest Ra… [...]

Stout, Stout, Stout….pt. 3

I talked about the origins of Imperial Stout in my previous post, and I want to discuss two other sub-categories of stout here.  These two are dry stout (or Irish stout) and sweet stout (or milk stout, or oatmeal stout).  … Continue reading [...]

Strisselspalt Alt Bottled

Bottled the Alt last night after three weeks of cold conditioning down to near freezing. Filled 22 22-ounce bottles and two 12-ounce stubbies. I didn’t add any additional yeast, so hopefully it’s still viable. I guess I’ll find out in a week or so when… [...]

To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!

Thank you, Charlie Chaplin.First things first, yes, I ran the 5k.  I finished it, ran the entire way without stopping or walking, and I did it in under 40 minutes.  Those were my personal goals.  My trash-talking son beat me by roughly 8… [...]

Foothills to Expand

From the Business Journal today is this report that Foothills Brewing is acquiring Carolina Beer. Unlike many corporate mergers this one gives me some hope. Back in August SunTx Capital Partners purchased Carolina Beer & Beverage. Shortly thereafter pe… [...]

Deschutes Brewing Beer Dinner

Sunday, February 20, 2011, 6 pmWhen my boss at The Leary Traveler asked me if I would write up something for our upcoming beer dinner with Deschutes Brewing, I was both flattered and a little nervous.  I’ve never shilled for anyone on this blog be… [...]

Sierra Nevada, Hoptimum

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.Grade: A-A big shout-out and thanks to my friends at Sonoma Wines and Spirits for hooking me up with this lovely little bottle. It’s rare to find people who strive to be purveyors of fine beer, and approach it with such zeal. I… [...]