While doing a bit of Craft Beer/Wine/Whisky gift shopping over the 2012 holidays, I noticed that Green Flash has finally released 12 ounce versions of their Le Freak ale. Since I have yet to have a lackluster beer from this brewery, I just had to pick up a […]
Life 2.0. It’s a concept that I’ve been talking about over drinks with the guys for the past couple years. Life 2.0 represents my dream of one day finding a career that (a) makes me look forward to Monday mornings, and (b) enables me to pay the bills […]
Recently, I assembled a mixed six with a decidedly English bent. One of the bottles was the Fuller’s ESB. . Now, we had a lengthy discussion regarding aging when I came across a 2010 Fuller’s Vintage Ale and with the help of Miracle Max, we put that theory […]
For all those out there who wonder just how your federal tax dollars are spent, on Thursday, the Dept. of Justice filed a lawsuit to stop Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) (the Belgian-Brazilian parent of Budweiser and Michelob and Stella Artois and Boddingtons and Beck’s and Leffe and Labatt and Hoegaarden and Bass and … well just about everything), the largest […]
Recently, I noticed that the beer fridge was a little low and in need of some craftiness. A quick trip to Roger Wilco (formerly the Wine Warehouse) remedied that situation. One of the bottles from my mixed six was the Goose Island India Pale Ale. Having had a lot […]
Throughout 2012, quite a few emails were exchanged between myself and Chris Maybin, Commercial Director of Compass Box Whisky. In most cases, these emails dealt with press releases for Compass Box events and new whisky releases that happened throughout the year. In mid-September, after hearing so much about […]
A Vintage Valentine’s Day Soiree That’s The Cat’s Meow At The National Constitution Center Moonshine and Valentines party to feature live musical performances, cocktails, and afterhours access to American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Philadelphia, PA (January 24, 2013) – Sweethearts and singles alike will enjoy a sinfully […]
On a recent trip to the liquor store, I put together a mixed six of winter ales and tripels. One of the bottles was the Bête Blanche from Elysian Brewing Company. Elysian is a Seattle, WA brewer that operates a large brewery and several brew pubs/bistros. Their line-up […]
I wish I could give you a long and detailed back story about the purchase of this bottle of Harpoon’s Leviathan Baltic Porter, but since this was one of Limpd’s purchases, I don’t have much information to give you this time around. Thankfully, he bought more than one […]
While perusing the interwebz yesterday, I stumbled upon an interesting post about one of the few TV shows that I watch consistently. I found this post on one of my favorite blogs, i.e. The Droid You’re Looking For, a movie and TV related website by our buddy John […]