Archive for July, 2008

Stonch’s Beer Blog: The Beer Hunter in Oxford (well, Headington really)

The Beer Hunter in Oxford (well, Headington really)

Lyke 2 Drink: Cocktail Classics: Frontera Grill Mezcal Margarita

Frontera Grill Mezcal MagaritaFrontera Grill449 N Clark St.Chicago, Ill. 60610(312) 661-0381We were in Chicago this past weekend to visit our daughter, Brhea, who is attending Loyola University. One of the joys of making a trip to the Windy City is th…

Legal Beer: Peak Organic Amber Ale

Couldn’t wait to try the other Peak Organic beer in my fridge, so without further ado. This beer pours a grand slightly dark but transparent cherry red color. Head is much less plentiful than the pale ale but seems a bit more solid. Smell is sim…

Flossmoor Beer Blog: Tap List 7/22/08

Replicale Belgian Pale Ale (5.7% a.b.v.)13 Lucky Brewers- One Similar Recipe – 13 Different BeersAmerican Belgian Pale Ale. A moderate-strength golden ale with a fruity American hop nose, a spicy and fruity “Belgian” complexity with a slightly sweet …

Summer of Beer: Founders Red’s Rye

I knew pretty much nothing about this beer, except that it must obviously have some rye in it. It immediately has a lot going on for it when I stick my nose in the glass… a toasty, rich caramel aroma… and oh, hoppy too. That sweet malt had me re…

Musings Over a Pint: On to a new adventure says Clipper City’s Cizauskas

Friend and fellow blogger, Thomas ‘Tom’ Cizauskas has announced his decision to leave the employ of Clipper City Brewing. When I read the news, my first thought was of all those fresh casks that Tom brings to so many beer events and tasting sessions.T…

Wort’s Going On Here?: Pints for Prostates

I got a an email from Rick Lyke at the Lyke 2 Drink blog. Here’s am excerpt:As some of you know, three months ago I had surgery for prostate cancer. I was diagnosed with the disease after a routine physical. Thankfully, the illness was caught early …

Pour, The: French Winemaker Buys Judgment of Paris Winner

Chateau Montelena is sold to a French company.

Grizzly Growler: Ever have a rubbing of the salamander? Take II

This post ran on my old beer blog, “Will Blog for Beer.” I was excited to find it the other day, albeit in the strangest place. It has to do with outdated beer toasts, and this is the most interesting one I’ve ever seen.
Doing a sear…

Slashfood: Win yourself a kegerator

Filed under: Beer, On the BlogsThough I do enjoy a good beer, I certainly wouldn’t be able to knock it back enough to benefit from a Kegerator. If you do (no one is judging), then how would you like to win one?Kegerators.com is holding a contest to se…