Archive for June, 2008
From Becca at Bluegrass Brewing Company (East, Shelbyville Road) comes notice of where I’ll be on Sunday afternoon. It’s a very generous introduction, and I’m happy to have lived long enough that most people have forgotten my wild younger years.Stop b…
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Potable Curmudgeon, The: Hoping I can live up to this advance billing.
There are certain things you expect at a Jimmy Buffett tailgate: limey beer, margaritas, tiki bars, men wearing coconut bikini tops, you know the deal. But, a bottle of great craft beer at a Buffett tailgate? No way!
Surprises come in all shapes and s…
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Drink-a-Pint: Tailgating with Stone Imperial Russian Stout
It’s small. It’s out of the way. It’s more than just a bit frayed at the edges. But if you ever make your way to Helsinki, don’t you dare miss it. “It” is the One Pint Pub.
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on That’s the Spirit – Beer Blog: Great Global Beer Bars – Part 3 in an Endless Series
I’m heading out to Boston this morning to take part in session 1 of the American Craft Beer Fest with a couple of friends. 75 American brewers, 300 craft beers! What more could a guy ask…
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June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Home Brew Beer: American Craft Beer Fest (via Twitter)
After leaving The Spotted Pig David and I went to a few galleries in the area, and then headed to The Blind Tiger for more beer.809. Pleasantville Smoked PorterI’d never had any Captain Lawrence beers before, so I tried two while at The Blind Tiger an…
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Thom’s Beer Blog: 809-811. New York: The Blind Tiger
My visit to Denver coincided with a beer dinner held at Duo Restaurant, a small restaurant in the Highland section of the city. I attended the dinner with Josh Mishell from Flying Dog Brewery. Josh also writes the BeerDinners.com blog so I knew I was …
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Musings Over a Pint: Denver Trip – Beer Dinner at Duo Restaurant
If your beer touches
all parts of your tongue you will
maximize flavor.
Written by Dave Undis
Thing of the Day: Food: The History of Taste
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Haiku Daily: Good Taste
Many pubs in London still carry Truman’s livery. Truman’s London Stout is still advertiserd on many, though it hasn’t been brewed for decades. Ever wondered what Truman’s beers were like? Now’s your chance to find out.I was shocked (in a pleasant way)…
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Shut up about Barclay Perkins: Truman’s draught beers 1926 – 1956
That’s what the RCBC’s been pumping out these days, pure crap. Just tasted my steam beer, and it reeks of burnt rubber and tastes about the same. Suk…
Today we brew the Russian Imerial Stout that I hope will be good enough for the Summertime Brew…
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on For The Love of Beer: Crap
There’s a non-resolution resolution to the recent flap caused when the Associated Press attempted to crack down on what it considered un-fair use of its published stories.In a statement Friday, Rogers Cadenhead said he is “glad” the dispute over his …
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Yours for Good Fermentables ™: AP relents – a little – on bloggers’ rights