Archive for July, 2008
So, while transferring, fortifying, and oaking what remains of last year’s Chaimera tonight, I had an idea that I’d like to throw out to the rest of the valiant Flagon Slayers: Year End Party. Bring the best you’ve made, period. …
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Flagon Slayer Brewery: The countdown begins.
(Dexter, MI) – More sour madness. Rumors are swirling on BA that Jolly Pumpkin Ales will soon release the third batch of its sour ale blend. Apparently the release date is set for Friday, August 1, at noon with an extremely limited number of cases …
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on beernews.org: Jolly Pumpkin Perseguidor Batch 3 to be released on August 1
Malt, barley, hops, and yeast are mixed together at the brewery to make the perfect pint.
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Mississippi Brew: National Geographic: The Perfect Beer
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on My Beer Pix: We are over at BackStreet having a vacation pint!
I’m reporting live from the beautiful Hotel Volga in downtown Bucharest, Romania, where the mystery meat in gray sauce was featured at the recent Plenum of the Workers’ Party 18th Conference … no, wait; my mistake. Actually I’m at the Executive Inn …
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Potable Curmudgeon, The: Evansville interlude.
Friday is the first observance of Jay Brooks’ brain-child holiday, International Brewer’s Day.Welcome to the official HQ webpage for International Brewers Day, a worldwide effort to create a holiday celebrating the contributions to society of the men …
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Flossmoor Beer Blog: International Brewer’s Day
This is the 60th of a weekly trivia quiz on beer and all things beer related.
If Anheuser-Busch’s sale to InBev goes through as expected, ____________ will become the largest American-owned brewing company?
Answer by posting…
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Sioux Brew: Take the Sioux Brew Weekly Quiz # 60
Why the exclamation at the end of the title? Because I thought it was necessary after downing an incredible Punk IPA brewed by the bad boys at Scotland’s BrewDog Brewery.As the public melts here in Toronto I figured last night was a great time to fina…
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Great Canadian Pubs and Beer: I Got PUNK’D…IPA That Is!
I’m not even sure what day or time it is anymore, but then again, I’m not sure I care either, because every hour here in Kyoto has brought something new and sugoi (awesome!).
[Pictures to be added later… probably tonight or tomorrow in…
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Thirsty Hopster: Kyotowa sugoi desune!
Last night was the Surly event at Mackenzie commemorating their new Surly Brewing neon sign. On tap was some rare Surly Two, Coffee Bender and a firkin of cask aged CynicAle. I was very excited to try the Two and was certainly not disappointed. Aroma…
July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Legal Beer: Surly Tasting at Mackenzie