A long while ago, I hosted a whisky night where each person brought two bottles that they were willing to share. Some of us brought an old favorite, some brought something that might be new, and some brought something new along with an old favorite. The latter was […]
I can already hear these words coming out of the mouths of traditional beer drinkers everywhere: “STOP FRUITING UP MY BEER!”. While I can understand someone’s aversion to trying a beer with the words “Malt Beverage Brewed with Peach Concentrate” printed on the label, I am of the […]
Here is what Limpd had to say when I told him that we received a bottle of Anderson Valley beer in the mail: Hang on. Did you say Anderson Valley? You’d think that they would avoid us like the plague after all of our not so complimentary reviews of their […]
I’ve been hearing quite a bit about the Deschutes Brewery over the past year, so when I saw that The Foodery had several of their beers in stock, I decided to pick up a couple bottles. You know, “for research purposes only”. Here is what Deschutes has to […]
A while back, I was in Lancaster, Pa and picked up a Lancaster Brewing Sample pack. This post contains a review of three of those beers: Amish Four Grain Pale Ale, Hop Hog IPA and Strawberry Wheat. Lancaster County has a rich brewing history that dates back to […]
This wee dram of Pig’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky is Leftover Dram #2 from the Master of Malt 2012 Whisky Advent Calendar that Limpd bought for his Pappy this past Christmas. Leftover Dram #1 was the Old Pulteney 21 that I reviewed at the end of April. Pig’s Nose […]
I wish I had a long and interesting story about the acquisition of this solitary can of 21st Amendment’s Lower De Boom Barleywine, but the truth is that there isn’t one. This solitary can of beer was courtesy of our good friend The Alemonger. He brought it over […]
I found myself in Kansas City recently for work. At the Residence Inn, they offer a complementary dinner Monday through Wednesday with your choice of beer or wine. While I might miss my family, I do try to make the most of my trip. So, I found myself […]
You don’t have to be a whisky geek to know that Rye whiskey has become wildly popular over the past few years. If you don’t believe me, below are links to several articles that have appeared in print and on the interwebz: The Wall Street Journal wrote about […]
Well, another Beer Friday has rolled around and I find myself at PJ Whelihan’s in Blue Bell. Always an enjoyable lunch, but this one was made even better by the table on the patio and the Lagunitas on tap. I have had a number of Lagunitas’ offerings in […]
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