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Each year, we celebrate Halloween by recalling the wines we sampled this past year that continued to haunt us long after the last sip. This year we are correcting the error of not including beer in the list of Washington beverages that continue to haunt us. The list includes Washington beer and wine from barrel, [...] Related posts:
- Debuts and Discoveries Report: New Washington Wineries to Watch
- Woodinville Pre-Passport and Release Party Wrap Up
- Woodinville Passport: Plan for Sunday and Beyond
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San Diego Beer Week is quickly upon us. I am shocked at how quickly a year has gone by from last year. And boy, things are different. Last year I was battling an abscess behind my tonsil and in serious pain. Though I could barely open my mouth, I was still able [...] [...]
I’m the number one rater in Kentucky. This achievement does not come close to the birth of my two kids or even of seeing my next book listed on Amazon. This achievement also comes about the time I panic over the annual celebration called Halloween. I spend all year telling my oldest how awful candy [...] [...]
Due to a decision made by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) and Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB), less than 24 hours before the gates opened for this year’s Great Canadian Beer Festival (GCBF), participating American breweries were ho… [...]
The lovely Ashley (of Beer Wench and Bison Brew fame) sent me some of Bison’s Gingerbread Ale, and I have to say that it could not have arrived on a better day. When a girl is feeling grey and grumpy, what better to arrive from the adorable UPS man (at… [...]
First things first, if you haven’t subscribed yet, please take a moment and do so. You can subscribe by email or the RSS service of your choice on the right side of the screen. I had the opportunity to steward at Chicago Beer Society’s 20th a… [...]
Siguiendo con las cervezas conseguidas en la pasada Convención de CELCE, quisiera destacar la Amstel ‘Surfari’, un ejemplar que sólo circuló por el Norte de España y que añado a mi colección gracias a la gentileza de Luis García Balcells, de Cul… [...]
Valley Malt started production in Western Massachusetts last year, producing a range of malts from locally grown barley, wheat, and rye (80 acres worth this year – about one ton per week). It isn’t often that a new maltster opens on the East Coast, s… [...]
The 3rd annual Beer Bloggers Conference will take place July 13 – 15, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN!!Check out our coverage of the recent 2011 BBC conference in Portland. For more information on the conference and the pre-conference excursion in Chicago, vi… [...]
Hopefully they’re all peering curiously at a firing squad.The Wednesday before last I paid a visit toBrighton. Regular readers of my blog (hello mum!) will understandthat I may have been feeling a little bit uncomfortable going downthere. This is of co… [...]
Via e-mail from the organizersHello Citizen Beer Bloggers,We are excited to announce the date and location of the next North American Beer Bloggers Conference. Drumroll please….Beer Bloggers Conference 2012 will take place July 13 – 15, 2012 in Indi… [...]
So. Has anyone heard of this beer: Black Bavarian? This brewery: Sprecher? How about this style: Schwarzbier? If you answered no, no, and “Actually, isn’t that a thing from Spaceballs,” then you are as qualified as I am to write this review. But more on my lack of knowledge later. IT [...] [...]
We’re back on the beer review wagon, after being off the wagon for a few months. Technically, I suppose we’re now off the beer review… [...]
Det finns en hel del att hitta i morgondagens ölsläpp. Om man får tag på det. Tillgången flödar inte direkt i Falköping. Hur som helst tänker jag göra ett seriöst försök på Carnegie Special. Underbart god, once in a life time och ett hejdu… [...]
Here is my piece on new St. Louis breweries for the Travel section of the New York Times. And here is the quote so nice I have to write it twice:So is there a limit to the number of craft brewers that locals are willing to support? “Seriously? I… [...]
“A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it’s better to be thoroughly sure.”- Czech proverb [...]
Remember VALLEY BREWING? There was the fella there, Steve Altimari was his name, and he brewed up some mighty fine beers for the six months or so we got to try ‘em. Then he done skedaddled from Stockton, and lo and behold, he’s now got a new ventur… [...]
Here’s all the information you’ll need to know about one of Massachusetts’ newest breweries, Somerville Brewing Company, and its Slumbrew line of beers. I tried all three beers at the Craft Beer Cellar and enjoyed them all, so you wil… [...]
By now I think everyone has heard of Movember, where dudes (and sometimes ladies) grow moustaches in support of cancer research. I may or may not participate this year. I haven’t shaved in November yet, so I’m still a candidate. It’s just that my wife hates moustaches and I want to continue having sex. Also, [...] [...]
I saw this post today and decide to shamelessly steal it. This is the first year in a while I won’t be be going “Trick or Beer”-ing. You see, in my neighborhood it is customary for the dads* to escort their kids around for trick or treating. Big deal, [...] [...]
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2012 is the year for craft beer
joe wiebe thinks 2012 is going to be THE year for craft beer in british columbia read his openfile article and see for yourself [...] Read more →
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Cascade: 4 Year Vertical of Sang Noir Available Today at 4
I know this is last minute, but this is a great beer and a rare chance to try these vintages. From Cascade: “Today at 4 pm at the Barrel House, we will be launching the release of 2010 Sang Noir with … Continue reading → [...] Read more →
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Beer Release: NW: Coming (Real) Soon … Elysian Brewing’s Idiot Sauvin (Nelson Sauvin-hopped) India Pale Ale
Over the weekend whiles we were celebrating the coming Apocalypse it was brought to our attention that Elysian’s Dick Cantwell and company are releasing a new series of India Pale Ales. Under the Manic Series label, Dick is proud to announce the fir... [...] Read more →
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Öl i Litauen del I-Stängningsdags
Det var ett tag sedan jag kom till något för mig nytt land. Nu var det dock äntligen dags för några dagar i den exotiska republiken Litauen. På flygplatsen i Nyköping fanns det tjeckiska folkölet ’’Brewer Pils’’ som var som folköl är ... [...] Read more →
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Bramwell Oktoberfest – Trip Report
Yesterday Charles (BTY Crew) and I made an appearance at Bramwell Oktoberfest. Our main mission was to assist BTY Rob with the Homebrewing Competition. When we arrived, Rob had everything pretty well organized and all we had to do was judge beer. We were very careful to keep the judging as blind as possible meaning no [...] [...] Read more →
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Contest: Dave’s Gourmet Sauce Recipe Challenge
An interesting press release came across my inbox and thought it might spur some creativity amongst my readers. If you decide to participate, let me know... I'd love to track your progress. - Taylor The Release (paraphrased in parts): "Dave Hirschkop g... [...] Read more →
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We’ve been Simpsonized!
Apparently I’ve had WAY too much free time on my hands from what I’ve been told. Earlier this week I saw that simpsonizeme.com was released and jumped on the chance to make sickpuppy and myself Simpsons characters. Personally I think that l... [...] Read more →
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Backwards and Forwards
Saturday was a brew day for me, indeed it was the last brew day of this year. Next weekend Mrs V and I head south again to South Carolina to drop our wee Cairn terrier off at Mrs V's parents, and then the following Friday we fly to France for Christmas... [...] Read more →
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Opening Hours
When I first started drinking pubs had to close during the afternoon, then the law was changed so that drinking was allowed between 11 and 11 on every day except Sunday where it was noon until 10;30. I lived in a village at the time and my pub of choi... [...] Read more →
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Chipotle’s Asian Twist Serves up Beers to Match
Chipotle is testing out a new restaurant with an Asian twist in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. Shophouse Southeast Asian Kitchen features the same Chipotle assembly line food preparation, and a solid beer selection. For $4.09 + tax you can enjoy a BeerLao, Singha, Chang, or Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. BeerLao is a lager made [...] [...] Read more →
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Jessica Boncutter’s 2011 Find: Terminal 2 at SFO
SFoodie is calling up food types around the city to ask them about their favorite discovery of the past year, whether it's new or ancient, an ingredient or a person. We'll be running their respo... [...] Read more →
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Evolution of a first lady: Michelle Obama, frustrated at first at not being able to assist her husband, has come into her own
Michelle Obama was privately fuming, not only at the president’s team, but also at her husband. [...] Read more →
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Red Red Wine is good news in Annapolis
Heartfelt restaurant is aswirl with great grapes, but food feels uninspiredHeartfelt restaurant is aswirl with great grapes, but food feels uninspired. [...] Read more →
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Paste’s top 11 Christmas Ales
First of all, let me start off by saying that I have finally decided to purchase my Lyrics, Libations, and Life domain name. Therefore, if you actually need to look up this blog, you no longer need to type in the .wordpress addition. I’m hoping that this is the first personal step to try trying [...] [...] Read more →
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What’s brewing in Albany: Brewer-Distributor Bill clears Senate
New York is one step closer to giving small brewers a fair shake when it comes to their relationships with distributors. Senate Bill 1315, which loosens regulations that once protected small distributors from large breweries, passed the State Senate e... [...] Read more →
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Rodenbach Grand Cru and Golden Pints 2011
The beerMahogany brown with a hint of deep maroon , Rodenbach Grand Cru’s effervescence matches my own bubbling excitement whenever I crack open a bottle.When those bubbles burst they seem to release a hit of vinegar and apple straight to your brain.... [...] Read more →
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Årets nykomling bland julölen?
I år har det blivit så att jag varken köpt eller druckit särskilt många julöl, av två anledningar, många av julölen är repriser eller årligt återkommande öl som vi redan recenserat. Men oroa er icke, det blir en hel del recensioner på blo... [...] Read more →
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New Belgium Snow Day
The New Belgium Brewery is located in Fort Collins, CO, and is the maker of the well known Fat Tire. Their winter seasonal release is Snow Day. This tasty beer uses a mixture of Midnight Wheat, Pale and C-80 malts. Hops are also a mix and include Styrian Goldings, Centennial and Cascade. ABV = 6.2% [...] [...] Read more →
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Första (?) bilderna på Sierra Nevadas burkar
Som en del kanske redan har hört så kommer Sierra Nevada att börja sälja en del av sin öl på burk. Sverigekändisarna Pale Ale och Torpedo Extra IPA blir först ut. Pale Ale kommer på 12 oz (355 ml) medan Torpedon kommer på så kallade "tall bo... [...] Read more →
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Golden Pints Awards 2011
I thought I’d be able to throw together my votes for the Golden Pints Awards 2011 quite quickly. Not so. It has taken days of pondering to come up with my final contributions, hence my leaving it until the last possible moment to submit my entries. So here they are below: Best UK Draught (Cask [...] [...] Read more →
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On Beer Judging
First things first, if you haven’t subscribed yet, please take a moment and do so. You can subscribe by email or the RSS service of your choice on the right side of the screen. I had the opportunity to steward at Chicago Beer Society’s 20th a… [...]