Archive for July, 2008

Zythophile: Bonkers Boris backs barmy booze-buying ban

If you’re 20 and planning a big party for your 21st, or you’re 20, soon to be married, and arranging a jolly wedding reception, and in addition you live in London, you should buy all the drink you’ll be needing for your guests now, b…

Beer Bits 2: The beer is kegged and the music is ready…

Tomorrow is the community party where I get to share my homebrew. I kegged the second keg last night with the help of my brother in law and its cold conditioning in the fridge right now. How did it turn out? Well I’m happy to say this Kolsch is someth…

The Beer Philosopher: BARSTOOL CONFESSIONAL – PFIFF!-ING WITH ROB DENUNZIO

This being the inaugural installment of the ‘Barstool Confessional’ I thought I’d ask a fellow beer blogger to participate who I could count on for a witty and intelligent interview – Rob DeNunzio of Pfiff! undoubtedly delivered on both counts with th…

LIQUID DIET: the blog: To Dream The Impossible Dream…

Thom’s Beer Blog: 830-831. The Dancing Bear

Jadyn and I went to Waco in early May. We went to the dancing bear with Win one evening. Unfortunately they’re still being dicked around by the ATF so they haven’t been able to start brewing yet.830. Real HeavyBeer Stats:Brewery: Real Ale Brewing Co…

LIQUID DIET: the blog: International Brewers Day.

Like a lot of beer bloggers, it seems, I took note of Jay Brooks’ concept for making today International Brewers Day, downloaded the banner and everything, and then never did anything about it. Well, it’s never too late, is it?

I plan to …

Hedonist Beer Jive: AVERY FIFTEEN – A BELGIAN TREAT FROM THE ROCKIES

Ahh, I remember last year’s unveiling of the AVERY FOURTEEN, the 14th anniversary beer from AVERY BREWING, like it was yesterday – what a miraculous discovery that one was. I’m a huge Avery Brewing fan thanks to their way of amassing and combini…

Belgian Beers: Beer Bar in Antwerp – Paters Vaetje

A series of beers and beer bars reviewed by Michael follows for the next couple of days. This will give us the chance to try and drink some more for you. Text and photo: MichaelWebsite/ blog:This is a very pleasant bar situated in the heart of the old…

Wort’s Going On Here?: Beer Distributor Day?

Over at Realbeer.com, they posted an article about Illinos Governor Rd Blagojevich signing a proclamation declaring July 10, 2008 to be “Beer Distributor Day,” “commemorating the efforts of beer distributors small and large who have worked in co…

Appellation Beer: Beer From a Good Home: International Brewers Day

We’re traveling back across the border today (fourth time – Lew, no problems going into Canada first three times; but they did search our fruit on last return to the U.S.) so sadly can’t hook up with a brewer to properly participate in Int…