Archive for September, 2008
If you’re a member of the Aleuminati, you already know about our inaugural collaborative homebrewing project headed up by Pfiff! author, Rob DeNunzio. If you’re not a member, this is a good time to join us and share your thoughts. A group of intrepid …
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Beer Philosopher: THE ALEUMINATI’S HOMEBREWING PROJECT
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike that slammed into Texas last week, two Texas brewers were situated directly in the path of that storm, Saint Arnold of Houston and Southern Star in Conroe.Both breweries have reported minor to no damage to their facil…
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on TEXAS BEER: Hurricane Ike Brewery Report
(Lillesand, NORWAY) – Norwegian brewers, Nogne O, are nearly ready to send the Second Edition of Dark Horizon Imperial Stout to the U.S. According to Head Brewer, Kjetil Jikiun, around 12,000 bottles have been sitting at the brewery since January, s…
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on beernews.org: Nogne O Dark Horizon Second Edition ships to the U.S. next week
I awoke Sunday hangover-free. I suppose those tiny beer festival measures did have some advantages. Early, too. Just as well. Mike knocked on my door at 08:30.He’d been drooling over the smørrebrød shop since we arrived. But he hadn’t caught it open…
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Shut up about Barclay Perkins: Copenhagen (part three)
Are You An Air Head? Read This Guide To CO2 Tanks and Learn what to Consider Before Your Buy a CO2 Tank.
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Kegerator & Draft Beer Articles: CO2 Tank Guide
I know jack squat about poetry, to the point that I answer every poetry question on Jeopardy with “Robert Frost.” (I usually hit it 20% of the time.) But that’s cool, I realize that some people don’t really know much about be…
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on stlhops.com: 2008 Experiential Auction
Beer in cans is a good thing. And here is another good beer from a craft brewery in a can. Buckbean Brewing Company, in Reno, NV, offers 5 reasons why cans are better:Cans protect beer quality better than bottlesCans are lighter (less fuel to ship)C…
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Summer of Beer: Buckbean Black Noddy Lager
Saw in a press digest today where MADD CEO Chuck Hurley (what kind of “mother” are you, Chuck?) described the Amethyst Initiative as “a threat to public health and safety.” Not the actual lowering of the LDA to 18, mind you: just talking about it.As I…
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Seen Through a Glass: MADD cranks it up
The Apocalypse must be upon us. It just has to be. I mean, how the hell could I not like a stout? Is that even possible?
As sad as it is for me to write, I think I’ve found a stout that I’m not particularly a fan of. I’d seen Bell…
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Barley Blog, The: Bell’s Cherry Stout
This find was the result of a beer hunting trip at Bottle Barn. What caught my eye initially were the Unibroue 17 bottles, fresh on the shelves. Hidden behind a couple were the remnants of last years 16. I trust the crew at Bottle Barn to care for…
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Brewed For Thought: Sweet Sixteen