The Dude lives!
And reads, apparently, ’cause he just sent me this interesting link from the BBC about how beer can be a meaningful factor even in regions torn by war and conflict, in this case The Congo:
Beer and normality in DR Congo
The Democ…
Our eastern neighbor, St. Louis, is a type of beer town. Unfortunately, that type does not mean much for us. Still, the town’s selection continues to get better and some of its bars are carving out reputations as fine places to drink at. The Sta…
Through the wonders of modern technology and the time and generosity of Steve Mashington, The Man With the Best Name in Brewing Ever(© Liquid Diet – the Blog, 2008 ), some blasts from the past in video form. Man, what will they think of next?
Actual…
I had heard via Beer Advocate that Traxx Bar in Union Station (LA’s brain/bus station hub) would be carrying a nice selection of craft beer, but I haven’t been through there since the end of Summer. For the last few years I’ve been at USC all they wo…
Did you have a good time at Autumn Brew Review? I did. A few quick highlights for me:
– A successful, entertaining “Name that Minnesota Beer” put together by the MNBeer.com/Twin Cities Imbiber crew. I’m guessing we had 50+ brave cont…
Lightning and thunder
Strong ale, hard rain, and high wind
Dramatize each move
Written by Captain Hops.
References: Unibroue Seventeen
Thing of the Day: Adventures in Tornado Alley: The Storm Chasers
Collaborative Evil (10% a.b.v.)Oktoberfest (6.3% a.b.v.)I think we have really nailed this recipe.Hoppy Little “O” (6.5% a.b.v.)Just like last time, except a little easier drinking. A beautiful marriage between a hoppy American IPA and a belgian ale. …
Thank you to everyone that came out and waited in the sun. We sold out of all of our Bottled Evil in almost exactly one hour. We even went through a half dozen cases of different vintages of De Wilde Zuidentrein. Thank you for understanding when we…
While I was out at the Seven Grand (one of the best whiskey bars around) Friday night I went for my usual order. “Woodford Old Fashioned please.” The bartender (one I had never been served by) shot right back at me “why Woodford?” I explained that …
Craftsman Oktoberfest is out once again. I had a glass at the Library Bar in downtown LA, and it will be on tap at Lucky Baldiwn’s (both Pasadena and Sierra Madre) right now during their oktoberfest. It’s a really nice beer. It has a bit more of a …