Archive for September, 2008

The Beer Nut: The Irish and the Oirish

Ireland was very poorly represented at the European Beer Festival, with Hilden the only Irish-owned brewery exhibiting. They had recently launched Titanic Quarter — named after the big urban redevelopment scheme currently underway in Belfast’s shipya…

Brewed For Thought: We have a family friend that lives …

We have a family friend that lives up along California’s Lost Coast.  This is quite nice because when she comes down, I can put in an order for a growler of beer from one of many breweries in the region.  Typically, it will come from Eel River…

beernews.org: Alesmith Speedway Stout: Where to Buy It

A wealth of positive beer ratings has established Alesmith Speedway Stout in the upper echelon of sought-after craft beers. Unless you are in Southern California, it may seem difficult to find, as is the case with Alesmith’s other offerings. …

Hoosier Beer Geek: B+ART @ Big Car Gallery | Friday, September 19, 8:00 p.m.

Join us at Big Car Gallery in Fountain Square this Friday night at 8:00 p.m. for this month’s edition of Beer + Art, or “B+ART” as we like to call it. As for the Beer part of this equation, we’ll have some Oktoberfest style beer available for free ta…

Sybeeritic: Total Wine & More, Emphasis on the “More”

I visited the Boca Raton location of Total Wine & More today, which has one of the best beer selection in South Florida. When in the area, it’s well-worth a visit. I was surprised to see how the selection of beers available in the area has changed…

Sybeeritic: Beer Photo of the Day

Some glorious hops and Pliny the Elder in today’s beer photo:

Musings Over a Pint: Beer on a Stick – Huh?

Nope, it’s not a frozen beer treat. This Beer on a Stick ™ is something different.Apparently, it is supposed to keep your hands dry and your beer cold. I don’t get it.Read more here.

lootcorp 3.0 – a brewing blog: Announcing Session 20

Well, hosting The Session last month was a great experience, and I hope to have the opportunity again someday. For now, though, I must pass the torch.
Next month’s Session will be hosted by Bathtub Brewery. The October topic is Beer and Memorie…

blogaboutbeer.com: Vermont is for (Beer) Lovers: A First-Hand Discovery

I’m in Burlington, Vermont for work for the next three days, and I’m trying to cram as much of the famous Vermont Beer Scene in as I possibly can (working around my “day job” schedule). Today I paid a visit to The Shed Restaura…

It’s The Beer Talking: Review: Pumpkin (Pt. V) — Post Road Pumpkin Ale

A Spice/Herb/Vegetable brewed by
Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn, New York USA
ABV: 5%
Glassware: Pint glass
Pours from the bottle a translucent brown color with a decent head that dissipates quickly. The aroma is spicy and earthy and of course filled of p…