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My (current) Top 5 #beer choices from the Empire State…

I spent some time in the great state of New York while I was convincing my (now) wife that I was a catch, and unfortunately for me I didn’t get onto the craft beer kick until my time there was almost done.  That being said, I lived right across the bridge from Brown’s in Troy, [...] [...]

Small brewery to make big Texas beers

The Texas Big Beer Brewery has gotten its state license to operate in rural Newton County. Owner John McKissack says all his beers will be high-octane. [...]

Beer Review: Unibroue Brewing Don De Dieu

The meaning or name of this beer means, “Gift from God” in French. This is a Belgian-style strong golden pale from a very well known brewery in Quebec, Canada. Appearance: (4.0) – Perfectly bubbling light straw yellow brew with a little dark depth to… [...]

Recipe: Sheep Drool Brown Ale

Sheep Drool is based off of a Big Sky Brewing Moose Drool clone I found here: http://www.brew365.com/beer_moose_drool.php.  I added more malt to kick up the alcohol, and added some peated malt. (Probably way too much. I’m going to read up … Continue reading [...]

Where to Drink in Indy – Hoosier Beer Geek’s Guide to Downtown

You can forget all your troubles and forget all your cares and drink downtown… Indianapolis has some great drinking neighborhoods. Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Massachusetts Avenue… they all have great establishments for craft beer, but if you … [...]

On The Likelihood Of Success OR Consider The Finches

One of the things that we don’t talk about very much in the Ontario beer scene is the initial outbreak of craft brewing in the province. I have the feeling that the reason for this is that it was pretty depressing for a very large number of people. Over the Christmas break, I glommed on [...] [...]

Deputies: Caldwell man charged for leaving the scene of an accident.

Caldwell man is being held in the Canyon County Jail on charges of felony leaving the scene of an accident, drunken driving, carrying a concealed weapon, open container and other charges. [...]

A post you’re not supposed to write

Let me start by saying life is awesome. I’m having a blast and I couldn’t imagine having more fun than I currently am. However, I will admit that it isn’t what I imagined life would be at age 28. I thought that I would be married and possibly with a child or at least one …READ MORE [...]

`The Help,’ Dujardin win at lively SAG Awards

Finally, an awards show with some surprises and spontaneity. [...]

When Beer and Code Meet and Fall in Love

Take a look around, we’ve been pretty busy. We’ve stripped out years of cruft so that we can deliver our Portland beer goodness cleanly, and at faster speeds. We’ve kept all of your favorite content, but we have also made some great changes. [...]

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout (2011)

I spent today brewing like a crazy person. I’m due to go to the fire academy next Tuesday, so I brewed two batches today. One of them was a spiced Imperial stout, which I’m hoping comes out well. This was one of the brews that I had during the brewing process. ABV: 10% Style: Russian [...] [...]

Updated Gravity Head 2012 roster of kegs.

With the announcement of the New Holland contingent, Gravity Head 2012 has topped the stated goal of 50 kegs. We’re now at 52, with two from Three Floyds still yet to be determined. After that, we’ll see how matters develop. Opening day at the Public H… [...]

Beer Review: Hopworks Noggin’ Floggin’ Barleywine

Nice to see this at Bridgetown Beer House last night during the wonderful PDX Beer Geeks bottle share… so I made this my purchase for that evening. “About Noggin Floggin Barleywine: This winter warmer features a luscious fruity, caramel aroma with … [...]

HERTOG JAN – GRAND PRESTIGE

Las opiniones referidas en esta entrada, son propiedad exclusiva del gusto de su autor y no necesariamente corresponden a la visión de la cervecería expuesta.Hertog Jan BrouwerijHolandaAlc. 10% Vol.500 mlImportada a Chile por: Cencosud Retail S.A.Un … [...]

Water: The body of beer

I am talking water in my continuing exploration of the main ingredients of beer.  Some may read the title and wonder what I mean with water being the body of beer.  We all have had a glass of water and there is not much there when it comes to… [...]

1/28/12 Yuengling Bock Beer

So on Tuesday Yuengling released their Bock beer and on Friday I received a six pack from Uncle Cones in Minersville on Westwood St. If you haven’t ever been to Cones you should go. For many years now its been the place I go when friends and family com… [...]

Buckwheat Amber Sour Ale Tasting

This post marks the first in a series of tasting of the beers I (with the help of a couple friends) spent a day bottling a couple months ago, four base beers and four blends. When I brewed this sour amber ale I was hoping it would answer a couple quest… [...]

Where to Drink in Indy – Hoosier Beer Geek’s Guide to Broad Ripple, the North Side, and the Northeast Side

To better serve our readers and folks coming to town for Super Bowl XLVI, we’re updating our “Where to Drink in Indianapolis” series. In our third post of the updated series, we focus on one of Indy’s prime entertainment and cultural districts: Broad R… [...]

Episode 14 – Back to Reviews

The Brewreviews Episode 14 Founder – Imperial Stout In this episode of The Brewreviews we go back to our roots. Reviewing. We are moving our previous show format to a new podcast to be called “andBeer”. So listen as we drink a Founders and talk about t… [...]

RIP Bee Creek

Rumors were afloat at the Winterfest that Bee Creek has closed. Sadly this is true. Julie has posted on their web site: It is with great sadness that the Bee Creek Brewery announces the decision to close its doors. As a small, independ… [...]