Archive for July, 2008

Year of Beer: #329 Kiuchi – Hitachino Nest Red Rice

This is an Ale brewed with red rice cultured in ancient Japan.This beer has an earth grainy taste, like fresh malt, there is also an unfamiliar sharp aroma. The color is a pale orange with some haze. The head pours thick with moderate retention.Ther…

2beerguys beer blog: Congratulations to Shanti Salon!

Congratulations to Amber, Lori, and the rest of Shanti Salon for being selecting Best of Boston 2008 by Boston Magazine for hair salon on the North Shore. We’re very proud of you! Check them out at www.shantisalon.com

Lyke 2 Drink: Cocktail Classics: Hotel Freemont Bloody Mary

Hotel Freemont Bloody MaryHotel Freemont Restaurant & Lounge218 Wolf River Dr.Freemont, Wisc. The Hotel Freemont was built along the Wolf River in Freemont, Wisc., in 1895. It is in a spot that attracts fishermen and boaters. The hotel has a cozy …

Brookston Beer Bulletin: Beer in Laos

The Wall Street Journal had an interesting profile a couple of days ago about Beerlao, a beer made in Laos. (Thanks, Doug, for sending me the link.) Partially owned by Carlsberg (it’s three of their 255 brands), the Lao Brewery makes a lager, a…

The Mad Fermentationist: Temptation Clone – First Tasting

At almost three months in the bottle it was time to get a tasting of the Temptation Clone Seth and I brewed last November.Appearance – Beautiful clear golden with a thin white head. Retention is moderate with a thin covering remaining for most of…

Mississippi Brew: The Southern Brewing Experience

At 3 p.m. Saturday, the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans will present “The Southern Brewing Experience” with the Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co. from Mississippi. The event includes basic beer education, ingredients, pairing beer with food, …

Hedonist Beer Jive: GETTIN’ ALL GIGGLY WITH MARIN BREWING’S “BLUEBEERY”

I’ve said it before, I’ve got no problem ordering up a fruit-flavored beer, though naturally I’m always ready for the letdown that follows at least 50% of the time. Best fruit beer going today? I’m glad you asked: Dogfish Head’s Aprihop. Wor…

The Thirsty Hopster: 5th Monthly Beer Tasting: Belgian-Fusion Styles

All right, you all have been asking about it, and I’m sorry I haven’t been able to answer individual emails until now, but here are the details:  
I hold themed beer tastings once a month.  So far, we’ve done a “Beer: 101&#8…

Brew Lounge : Beer Tasting Brewing and Culture, The: Cambridge Brewing on The History Channel tonight (7/31)

One of my favorite places to be in the Boston area will be spotlighted tonight on The History Channel. The note below came from Chris at Cambridge Brewing Company earlier today and contains a bit of background on the episode. In a way, this note has O…

Flossmoor Beer Blog: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Matt Van Wyk Brewmaster Flossmoor Station Brewing Company 1035 Sterling Ave Flossmoor, IL 60422 (708)957-BEER brewinit@yahoo.com www.flossmoorstation.com THREE CRAFT BREWERS SPREAD COLLABORATION IN THE…