Archive for July, 2008

Pop The Cap North Carolina: July 29th: final Pop The Cap beer dinner

What’s the point of promoting beer culture…when the industry is doing it so well?
Pop The Cap has done its job, certainly in v1 and I think in v2. I’m thrilled to be moving on to other projects:

Fullsteam Brewery
North Carolina Brew…

Realbeer.com Beer Therapy: What Would You Do For A Kegerator?

If you’d like to have your own Kegerator to dispense draft beer in your home, all it takes it a video camera and enough creativity to be the next George Lucas or Martin Scorsese. Kegerators.com is holding a video contest with a grand prize of a …

Double Mountain at Tuesday’s meet the brewer at Green Dragon

This week, the fine beers of Double Mountain Brewery & Taphouse in Hood River: The lineup for tomorrow is Kolsch, Pilsner, Molten Lava and Cask IRA. Avid winter windsurfers both, Double Mountain’s Charlie Devereux, left, and brewer Matt Swihart are…

The Beer Here – OregonLive.com: Double Mountain at Tuesday’s meet the brewer at Green Dragon

This week, the fine beers of Double Mountain Brewery & Taphouse in Hood River: The lineup for tomorrow is Kolsch, Pilsner, Molten Lava and Cask IRA. Avid winter windsurfers both, Double Mountain’s Charlie Devereux, left, and brewer Matt Swihart…

Beer Bits 2: Homebrew Kolsch vs. Yuengling…

Well I’m happy to report that the Kolsch was a success. I went with ten gallons and came back with one. The Yuengling 16 gal keg was hit a little lighter. Not sure, but, I think about ten gallons are still left. 🙂

On the House: Tales Aftermath

Like dozens and dozens of other drinks and cocktails writers, representatives and aficionados, I am today regrouping and rehabilitating after the extraordinary 6th annual edition of Tales of the Cocktail. I meant to blog more from the actual event, bu…

Musings Over a Pint: Absinthe in Virginia

After being banned in the U.S. for 95 years, absinthe is now available *legally* in Virginia. Absinthe is made from alcohol and distilled herbs, including wormwood and anise. Also known as “the green fairy”, it has been long associated with a bohemian…

Grizzly Growler: A firkin good time!

Should’ve posted something on the old firkin a while back, being as I love to say it so much.
Blog buddy Mike Mahns, from Big Sky Brewing Co., posted this item recently:
Hey Tim, just wanted to let you know that every Wed. at the Old Post Pub, …

maeib’s Beerblog: Merton Summer BF – Top Job

Merton Summer Beer Festival was as good as expected. When the following things are on offer:Good beerGood ciders and perriesGood companyGood staffTeenagers covering Motorhead’s The Ace Of SpadesAnd better weather than expected then you know you are o…

Beer Haiku Daily: Good Morning

innocent new day
quiet street – A great beer belch
startles some pigeons
Written by Captain Hops
Thing of the Day: 3 Pc Galvanized 6 Bottle Beer Bucket Pail Bar 5 qt