It knows wine, but does it enjoy wine?The smart folks at the Barcelona Institute of Microelectronics in Spain say they have perfected a device that can detect a wine’s grape variety and vintage nearly instantly. The “electronic tongue,” as it is being…
I have to admit that I am not exactly a guy with a regular pub. Frankly, when I head to the States on holiday with our pals like I will tomorrow for ten days, I am more likely to have a favorite bar I go to regularly than I would have here. But none a…
Just a couple of quick notes on this Thursday evening.The first two from Saint Arnold’s. – Houston Press’s Robb Walsh had a sit down interview with Saint Arnold’s Brock Wagner. Main topic revolving around SA’s new downtown digs. – In Saint Arnold’s l…
Back on July 28th, I ran a post written by Walter Leipurts, who we’ll now call ‘Uncle Walt,’ about his views on the import selection at our various LCBO’s and Beer Stores titled “Why the Fuss Over Imports?” It generated some good comments and prompted…
Beer Goggles. Man I hate that name and today they’re in the news again (not they, I suppose, it’s not a noun). Yes, to everyone’s shock it has been scientifically proven that people become more attractive after a few drinks. I put this in the same cat…
Just wanted to ‘clink and drink’ one with Jeffrey T from The Good Beer show for adding It’s The Beer Talking to his link page. Cheers. It is really quite an honor.
I really think that his show just keeps getting better and better. …
An American Pale Ale brewed by
Boulder Beer Company
Boulder, Colorado USA
Pours a earthy looking brown with hints of orange. It has a nice head on pour that ddissipates quickly but leaves behind some nice lacing. Smells of hops and spices. Tastes hop…
I was finally able to submit the application for the Conditional Use Permit with the City Planning Department today! I know it doesn’t sound very exciting, but the stack of papers and maps for this application is seriously monstrous! It̵…
Just kidding. Light bottles.
I have moaned over the back-breaking job it is to get beer into this country in my suitcase, and some of the English breweries are the worst when it comes to heavy bottles.
Adnams has a new beer out. It is nice and fruity …
As fall approaches, it is time to think about what to brew, assuming the long brewing slump I seem to be in is over.
I am going to brew this weekend, more on that later. But it will be the last brew until September. In September I plan to brew anoth…