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All Hail Kegasus? Sure.

For those of you who don’t know I blog about horse racing, yes, I do that too – and for those of you who don’t know I blog about craft beer, see the previous answer. It’s about time a story brought the two together.

It would be hard to argue that Pimlico has much to [...] [...]

Drinking Heroes

There was an interesting story in the paper today. Well actually the story was not all that interesting, it was basically about iPhone apps that delete your twitter and facebook history after you get drunk. What was interesting was an old black and whi… [...]

Our Beer Ratings Distribution Chart

Here at The BeerFathers headquarters we enjoy the finer things in life – a good beer, a nice meal, a well-written book. We’re sure you… [...]

even white boys got ta shout…baby got back

       Like Sir Mix-a-lot, I too like ‘em real thick and juicy.  And like Mr. Lot, I don’t like what the public consensus of what beauty is.  I don’t want something light, blond, nothing up front and even less in back.  Nay.  I want [...]

With a 3:1 Fan Vote, SweetWater Sweeps the Finals!

What a match, what great brews, and what great rationale behind the voting. Our reviewers can spin it however they want but at the end of the day, SweepWater takes home the gold! John: What a fitting match to wrap up the second tournament!  I can still see reasons why both of these brews deserve [...] [...]

Brew review: Mountain Goat’s ‘Thorny Goat’ Black IPA

Beer name Mountain Goat ‘Thorny Goat’ Black IPA Head Brewer/s & Brewery David Bonighton. Mountain Goat Brewery  Cnr North & Clark Streets, Richmond, Vic, 3121 Classification, Percentage, Size, IBU IPA (Black), 6.8%, 640mL (3.6 Standa… [...]

Saint Arnold reveals label for Weedwacker

The first Movable Yeast beer in bottled form [...]

Brilliant Brewery For Sale!

I was engaging in my usual wake up activity, browsing Twitter on my phone while drinking a huge mug of coffee, when I came across news that the Breconshire Brewery is up for sale. I was lucky enough to visit said brewery just a few weeks ago when my best pal Sue took me there [...] [...]

Divine Reserve No. 11 & Beer Search Cheat Codes

Divine Reminiscence: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson I miss Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out. Countless hours and several all nighters were spent mastering this game during my middle school years. Unlike today’s button … [...]

New B2B Article in Cheers Magazine – Drink it in…

New B2B Article in Cheers Magazine – Drink it in http://bit.ly/hR0FYs [...]

Big Thursday Brew: Southampton Double White

As the cold subsides and we embrace the new spring season it’s time to start losing the layers, go outside and start working on those beach abs (what are beach abs anyway?) Along with the warmer months we see the imperial stouts,porters and scotc… [...]

Gold in the Water or Gold in the Trees? SweetWater vs. Allagash

Here we are, in the finals! Let’s jump right in with the SweetWater IPA, a beer that I have enjoyed all along, that a local pub near me just got on tap and basically cemented my business now, and a beer that I feel represented our blue-collar drinkers today. This beer is the ultimate bar [...] [...]

Is having an opinion ‘noisome’?

Roger Protz – beer writer and editor of the Good Beer Guide – isn’t short of an opinion or two, which he frequently displays in his monthly column in What’s Brewing?. When I read his latest column in the April edition of CAMRA’s newspaper I h… [...]

Wednesday – Pub Strolling Day

Caught the usual number 42 bus to the Centre and from thence to the Berkeley to meet Pete and joy of joys the Wetherspoons Real Ale Festival was on. £1.95 per pint and a chance to taste some beer that would not normally come my way. Zeunerts Ale 4.5%…. [...]

The Battle for Gold: IPA vs. Tripel

It seems like just yesterday we were anxiously awaiting the results of the first tournament, in order to see who would claim the first Brewlimination Gold medal.  Today, we get to see which beer will be the second to claim the gold.  It has been a long, hard-fought tournament, and has taken us since late [...] [...]

Episode 58 – Crossing over

Your craft beer journey doesn’t need to start with a world of big, bold and boozy beers. Craft beer comes in all shapes and sizes to suit anyone’s taste buds. So if you’re keen to explore something other than your usual brew, here’s a couple of awesome… [...]

Anheuser-Busch ostaa Goose Islandin 38 miljoonalla dollarilla

Olutmaailman viikon suurin uutinen tulee Yhdysvalloista: panimojätti Anheuser-Busch ostaa chicagolaisen, Suomessakin tutun panimon Goose Islandin. Olutharrastajia tapaus hätkähdytti, olihan kyseessä klassinen “iso paha jätti” haukkaa “pienen ja hy… [...]

Ice is Back with a Brand New Invention

I am back. Almost six weeks and $5000 down, I am now the owner of a gold tooth. I look some what more like a pirate than I used to, but shit happens and I am married anyway so its not exactly worrying me about hurting my chances with the ladies. Anyhow… [...]

Unleash Your Inner Dragon

Gulden Draak (Golden Dragon) Brewery: Brouwerij Van Steenberge Location: Belgium Style: Belgian Strong Ale ABV: 10.5% As I sit in my comfy chair on this raw and rainy spring evening, I decided that I needed warmth. Not the kind… [...]

SEBAGO FRYE’S LEAP IPA

AMERICAN IPA | 6.20% Pairing: Salmon fillet with twice baked potatoe and side salad. Beer notes: Very well balanced hop aroma and flavor leads to a nice moderate finish.   beer + food = Barleydine [...]