Archive for July, 2008
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…
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Pop The Cap North Carolina: July 29th: final Pop The Cap beer dinner
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 …
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Realbeer.com Beer Therapy: What Would You Do For A Kegerator?
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…
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in beer tastings, Buzz Beers, Meet the Brewer, Upcoming Beer Events | Comments Off on 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…
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Beer Here – OregonLive.com: Double Mountain at Tuesday’s meet the brewer at Green Dragon
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. 🙂
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Bits 2: Homebrew Kolsch vs. Yuengling…
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…
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on On the House: Tales Aftermath
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…
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Musings Over a Pint: Absinthe in Virginia
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, …
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Grizzly Growler: A firkin good time!
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…
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on maeib’s Beerblog: Merton Summer BF – Top Job
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
July 21st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Haiku Daily: Good Morning