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Cutters Brewing in Bloomington just received label approval for a couple of more beers. They received approval for both their Monon Wheat and Empire Imperial Stout. [...]
I don’t know why I’d never got round to going to the Peterborough Beer Festival before. I religiously attend the Cambridge Beer Festival, and I managed to make it down to Earl’s Court in London to the Great British Beer Festival earlier this month. But for some reason I’d never made the effort to take [...] [...]
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It’s not everyday that I have a chance to tap into my inner-hippie/tree hugging self, but on the second full day of our trip, I had the perfect opportunity to do just that. Having made the bulk of our additions … Continue reading → [...]
Italians have pasta. They can do pasta a thousand different ways: They make pasta using seasonal ingredients, using seasonal cooking techniques, making pasta out of everything under the sun. Pasta is a staple of the Italian diet. Americans have burgers. … Continue reading → [...]
Session # 194 Founders | Nemesis American Barleywine | Grand Rapids, MI | 12% ABV One year ago: Dark Horse Reserve Special As we approach 200 sessions, I felt it only necessary to start pulling out some big beers I’ve been sitting on for a while. And since Founders is my favorite brewery, why not [...] [...]
For the number of times I’ve been to visit the crew at Greenbush in the last six months, I… [...]
Even though they cry for food pairings, most Austin restaurants don’t have taps like Chimay or Maredsous. Dry your tears, St. Bernardus: Hank’s Garage is ready and aiming to pair. Beer, meet food. Food, meet beer. Oh yeah, that’s how I like to eat. Th… [...]
Massachusetts has so many breweries that it would be tough to fit a tour of each into any vacation. But just in case you want to try, here is a map showing the breweries I could find addresses for on Google Maps. And if you want to read more, her… [...]
English Bitters are gold to copper coloured with a medium body and medium hop bitterness. I has a slight residual malt sweetness and a earthy hop character. Usually made with English hops like Kent Golding but more and more other hop variates are be… [...]
Nel mio primo post dopo la lunga pausa semiforzata riassumo tre delle mie bevute più recenti, tre birre artigianali italiane che qua a Venezia con difficoltà estrema si reperiscono, e che invece sono in vendita tranquillamente nelle loro zone di pr… [...]
Just a quick one from me – with the festival starting today I realised I hadn’t actually blogged about Adrian Tierney Jones & Mark Dredge coming over for a battle of the beers over one of our menus. So without further ado: Sponsored by Monty’s Brew… [...]
As soon as I plugged this event last year, the tickets sold out (not due to my publicity, I hasten to add). A great time was had by all and a significant amount of money raised for the charity. I am therefore please to advertise the 2011 event as foll… [...]
BEERUCATION 201 We started our “formal” beerucation with a tasting class at Bottlecraft in San Diego. That was great but I want to brew, make my own, have some creative control on the final product, save money. My wife has me on a beer budget so I look to save money where I can. So [...] [...]
Munke der brygger øl og tilmed tilsætter et snert af brettanomyces – Det er noget Kaptajn K kan lide. Og så laver munkene også ost… Kaptajn K er fan af kombinationen øl og ost og har tidligere haft glæde af den i Prag, hvor røget ost gø… [...]
Reaching Enlightenment through Buddha Nuvo When you buy a $39 beer – assuming that is an action you ever take in your life – you expect it to be good. Mystical good. Good as in the beer quenches your palate, then the empty bottle washes your car and d… [...]
I love the fact that Rogue makes an Ale to support my Alma mater…and now they’re releasing this….Which on one hand, I’m very intrigued by even though I have a strong dislike of this ongoing put bacon in everything trend that’s going on right now, b… [...]
As I’m spending the next couple of weeks celebrating my local co-op, I thought I’d also focus my beer reviews and pairings on local brews and local food. My first review is of our one truly local brewery, and one … Continue reading → [...]
From Aviary: Increase Your Alcohol Awareness with “Beer Dork Night: Belgium” Aviary Lounge to Host an Evening with Beer & Food Pairings Austin, Texas (August 23, 2011) – Austin boutique shop, Aviary Lounge & Decor, presents another cr… [...]
One of the things I enjoy about living in a town like Sellersville is the ability to walk to a variety of destinations. The theater, the park, dining, ice cream/water ice shops, pizza joints, my local dentist, etc… etc… You can imagine my excitemen… [...]
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Garrison Offers Six Special Brews for the Winter Season
HALIFAX, NS – It’s quite common to see craft breweries releasing a special beer this time of year to celebrate Christmas and the winter season, but it’s not often than a brewery releases a half-dozen seasonal brews within a couple of months. That’s exactly what Garrison Brewing in Halifax is doing, though, with several of [...] [...] Read more →
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April 10-15 in NYC Beer Events: my picks
Symbol Key: ♦= a Free event ♦= a Pay-As-You-Drink event ♦= a Flat-Fee event (all drinks included in the cover charge or set price) ♦= a Beer & Food event ♦= Free food will be served at this event ♦= a My Life on Craft Favorite (especially recommended by Mary) *= updated or added after [...] [...] Read more →
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Day 271: Genesee Cream Ale
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Myth Busted…IPA Education Tuesday
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Burma Superstar’s New Location and The Ice Cream Bar Readies to Open
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A highly successful Brew Day by all conceivable measures…
Today, I brewed a beer. Man, it sounds so sparse when I say it like that. Today, I strengthened existing friendships, forged new friendships, met neighbors I didn’t know I had, and all while consuming fantastic craft beer. Oh, I … Continue reading → [...] Read more →
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Bud Light Platinum sales beat expectations
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The 24th Annual Oregon Brewers Festival
The 24th Annual Oregon Brewers Festival is underway. And yesterday, I had an opportunity to sample some of the beers that festival organizers felt really represented what this year's Oregon Brewers Festival is all about during a media preview event. In looking at the complete list of beers pouring at this year's festival, selecting a [...] [...] Read more →
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Slottskällan Zero
Det började snackas i höstas. Slottskällans Bryggeri hade något på gång. Något nytt. Ingen visste riktigt vad.I november startades en blogg, Zerobeer, med programförklaringen ”Zero, en extrem experimentbrygd från Slottskällans Bryggeri”. ... [...] Read more →
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Happy Hour: Get Flashed
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Guest Post – Basement Breweries Drinks Jack D’Or
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Molly Hatchet Whiskey Man
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Rock Art Brewery and their Vermonster
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Willow Grove Area Gets A New Beer Destination Today
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I promise to post more!
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Perennial Artisan Ales Hosts a New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner
[ December 31, 2011; ] While there are always plenty of dining options on New Year's Eve, there are rarely any that are fully focused around beer. Luckily Perennial Artisan Ales said, "Why not?" On Saturday, December 31st, Perennial will be teaming with Entre Dining to provide plenty of great food and great beer. You have plenty of options to go [...] [...] Read more →
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Can cowardly world leaders dodge Occupy Wall Street scorn?
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Breakfasst Beer Tasting: De Dolle Oerbier
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The Session #54- Sours
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