Archive for September, 2008

Madison Beer Review: Kickin’ It Old School

Ah. Sometimes we just need an old-fashioned post around these parts. Typically what happens here is that I post an article FireJoeMorgan-style, and make snarky comments about it. Well, today’s going to be more like political-convention-style, since it…

Beer Haiku Daily: Newcastle Brown

bottle cap pops off
sip, taste the frothy goodness
Newcastle Brown Ale
Written by Scott.
References: Newcastle Brown Ale

Yours for Good Fermentables ™: Bock bunk

In the department of ‘a little bit of information can be a dangerous thing’, here’s what beer writer Lew Bryson overheard at beer wholesaler event: I still heard things like “not bitter, like other bocks.” You can’t just give salespeople words when yo…

It’s The Beer Talking: Review: Brooklyn Oktoberfest

An Oktoberfest/Märzen brewed by
Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn, New York USA
ABV: 5.5%
Glassware: Pint glass
Poured from the bottle an amber color with a nice tan or beige head. The head was solid and stuck around for a bit. The aroma was spicy and malty…

Thirsty Pilgrim: Let’s call it the Beermuda Triangle of Saint-Gilles.

If you’re planning to devote some time to Bruxellensis this weekend, it can be nice to get away from the crowd. You know, get some air. That’s why it’s well worth the seven-minute walk from the fest hall to see what’s on tap at Moeder Lambic.

How exc…

Barley Blog, The: The Bartender Hates You

I’ve seen a few of these “The Bartender Hates You” clips and they’ve always given me a chuckle. This one, however, is freakin’ hilarious.

Michigan Beer Buzz: Beer wish list – The Andersons in Toledo, OH

I’m a big follower of the Beer Advocate website forums and groups.   On a daily basis, I read the Great Lakes group and the Homebrewing group.  I get some tips and ideas for blog posting from time to time from the Great Lakes forum.  Today, …

BrewDog Blog: Strawberry and Whisky Cask Mayhem……..

filling very old casks with fruit and imperial ipas

Mikkel(ler)’s Blog: I’m in Aftenshowet on DK national TV!

Click logo and scrool forward to 16:18 min

Beer Me! Blog, The: Tuesday, 9 September 2008: Bergdorf and Bern

Yesterday: Schönenwerd

Another beautiful morning here in Basel tempted me to leave the hotel early and walk the mile or so (given my very roundabout route) to the train station. My plan was to visit Les Caves de la Brasserie in Lutterbach, France. B…