With the real estate issues behind them and Christian Kazakoff (formerly of Triple Rock in Berkeley) on board, it’s full steam ahead at Iron Springs in Fairfax, CA. Check out this article for details on their barrel project currently underway next mon…
A seasoned craft beer drinker sampling the ales – Hart House Craft Beer Festival and Pig RoastCheck out that tie!
The 1850s was a decade of intense conflict in the United States, as Americans argued over slavery, western expansion, prohibition, and immigration.
Lager beer, which was new to Americans, became a touchstone for the debate over immigration and the d…
My big pet peeve when it comes to IPA’s and Double IPA’s was grossly violated with extreme prejudice in this beer, PORT BREWING’s 2ND ANNIVERSARY ALE. The flagrant foul, one committed all too often these days? It’s allowing that hot, sweet alc…
I’ll be in Basel, Switzerland from September 6 through September 12. It doesn’t look like there are many brewpubs in the area; any suggestions on where to find the good beer?
As you can probably tell, I’m a fan of Lagunitas and their seasonal brews. This summer has been good to me in that respect as I’ve been able to drink my favorite Lagunitas seasonal, Lucky 13, and be introduced to what is a new favorite, …
By the Bottle, Southwest Washington’s premiere beer shop has announced that it will be open on Sundays 11am-4pm starting August 31st, 2008. The small shop started in 2006 with less than 100 beers and has grown to near 1,000 at last tally. Next door …
We’re making some progress. The top 2 character choices right now are:
Weatherman (wits are cloudy)
Jester (wit… you know)
And the top names are:
Weatherman Wit
Scathing Wit
Wit’s End
Unfortunately my contribution: “Walt…
Each is a great beer city with individual influences.
Denver, of course, has the Great American Beer Festival, while Seattle holds its own with such renowned breweries as Pike Brewing Co., and Portland, well, Portland has more breweries within its cit…
Rodenbach Grand Cru from Brouwerij Rodenbach N.V.
Rating: B+
Enjoyed at The Elm Tree pub in Cambridge.
Appearance: Ruby in color, with a rather thin head. Not quite bright. Leaves some lacing.
Smell: Sour malt and light fruit – strawberry?
Taste: …