Archive for August, 2008

Belgian Beers: Belgian Beer no.263: Super des Fagnes Griottes

So so so very sweet! 4.8 cherry beer brewed by Brasserie des Fagnes.

Belgian Beers: Belgian Beer no.264: Titje

Still at home, the Titje, a white beer brewed by Brasserie de Silly. The usual fresh, white, coriander tasting beer, 4.7%. Very pleasant. Nothing unusual. Anyone know what Titje means?

Belgian Beers: Belgian Beer no.262: Hoegaarden Citron

Yeah, ok, I know it is mass produced and I know a lot of you go ‘hrumph’ but there are mass produced beers I like. And then there are others I don’t. Hoegaarden brought out summer versions, one of which is Hoegaarden Citron (lemon). And when it’s hot …

Beer Culture: Where to Buy Beer: Prague Supermarkets

Q: Is there any supermarket in town with a good selection of rare beers, especially rare and unusual Czech beers?
A: Yes and no. In terms of good foreign beers, we seem to be doing worse than before. Before Tesco bought Carrefour, the latter occasion…

RealBeer.co.nz: BEERVANA – Festive Brews – Be There OR Miss Out

Beervana is offering beer drinkers of New Zealand, not only the best selection of beers ever brought together under one roof in New Zealand, but a hand full of beers never seen before, especially in one place.

This is truly BEERVANA.

Festive Brews o…

Thirsty Pilgrim: Mysterious Belgian Bar Snacks, Part I: Kip-Kap.

Lively discussion going on here about whether a good pub should serve decent food, and the popularity of something called “gastropubs” in the U.K. Let me try to boil it down:

(1) Good pubs don’t necessarily need to serve food, but it helps.
(2) Good …

boakandbailey.com: The Three Mariners, West India Quay

The Three Mariners pub in the docklands gloom
The Three Mariner’s sits in a maze of dark cobbled alleyways not far from the Thames. The smell of fish, tar and sea-water is powerful, and you can hear the shouts of Thames boatmen, the clattering o…

Grizzly Growler: Tim’s Beer VLOG – Episode 2

Where Tim drinks Bitterroot Brewing Co.’s Saison and talks about the famous French farmhouse-style ale.

Prost,
GG

Brewed for Thought: The Party Ender

Back in college there was an unofficial tradition a few of us had.  When it was going to be a party, there always seemed to be a 6-pack of Mendocino Brewing’s Eye of the Hawk in the back of the fridge.  Like clockwork, when the party was windi…

Pub Crawlin’: Carnage: Taking Back the Basement in 2008

It was a great evening to host a party in the yard on Saturday night. People brought great food, and some even added to the beer line-up. Thanks especially to Sean for the tenderloin, Jen for the cake, Karen for the tortes, Frank for the pizza, Marci…