Archive for September, 2008
After my recent binging on German style beers, I’ve gone back to something that is definitely American in nature, BIG and Powerful Imperial IPA’s. This one in particular is part of Avery Brewing’s Dictator series (of which the Kaiser is also a part …
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Barley Vine: Avery The Maharaja
Our pal Jay Brooks admits that San Francisco will be playing catch-up come next February.
“America’s Original Craft-Beer Drinking City.” I got no problem with that. And once they’re done, they can fly East again for Philly Beer Week 2009 a…
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on LIQUID DIET: the blog: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Unfortunately, the large number of brewpubs around the state and the frequency with which they make changes makes listing and reporting on brewpubs awkward. To make sure that each brewpub receives its share of reference on this site, this annual Texas…
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on TEXAS BEER: Texas Brewpub Report
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/explore/chi-brew-inside-0828aug28,0,7420795.storyThe online version doesn’t include the photo of me but you can still read this anway. Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery1035 Sterling Ave., Flos…
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Flossmoor Beer Blog: I was on the cover of the Trib’s “At Play” section Thursday
A quick one on beer marketing and (not) name-dropping: at a time where it seems like just about every brewery wants to over-emphasize its history and tradition — “Anno 1366,” and so forth — when would a beer maker choose to ignore its…
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Culture: When Should a Brewery Ignore Its Own History?
This is it one and all – I know you’ve been waiting with baited breath for weeks and now it’s time. In conjunction with the first year anniversary of this blog, It is with great pleasure that I announce the official BlogAboutBeer.com “Mother o…
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on blogaboutbeer.com: Announcing The Mother of all Beer Blogging Contests
Today’s only work:
Kickin’ ass in badminton
and drinking some beers
Written by Captain Hops.
Thing of the Day: Badminton Pro Set
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September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Haiku Daily: Labor Day
When Tom Dalldorf and I came up with the idea for Beerapalooza six years ago, our original vision was a week-long series of events celebrating all the wonderful beer here in the Bay Area, California. Unfortunately, there was just two of us, and we co…
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Brookston Beer Bulletin: SF Beer Week Coming In February 2009
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Stonch’s Beer Blog: Delia’s Kitchen Afrika
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. As some of you know, I was diagnosed with the disease earlier this year and had surgery in April in Chicago. Luckily, my cancer was caught early. I’ve had two follow up PSA tests since the surgery…
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Lyke 2 Drink: Pints for Prostates: September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month