Archive for October, 2008
If anyone has been out to the AMC Theatres Olathe Studio 30 location in the Kansas City area in the last few months, you are aware that there are some changes coming. They are adding a movie & dinner experience, called the Fork & Screen, to a…
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on a beer sort of blog: Fork & Screen
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Ommegang Abbey Ale
Ommegang, in Cooperstown, New York, specializes in Belgian-style ales.
For the most part, I haven’t really liked most of the Belgian styles I’v…
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Hop Talk: Ommegang Abbey Ale
Back to an old favorite, the Moeder Lambic. Which reminds, I’ll have to take another photo of the place and write an updated review as things changed around there. Their beer of the week/month, a very tasty Biere de Miel. Honey beer.
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Belgian Beers: Belgian Beer no.274: Biere de Miel, Bio
I really am beginning to get swamped by material on the early 19th century. Just found some more fascinating stuff about malt.The British state depended heavily on the tax on malt. It was responsible for around 10% of all tax income. No wonder it was …
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Shut up about Barclay Perkins: More on malt 1815-1850
[Picture courtesy of Guest on Tap]
Bridgeport Brewing will release Raven Mad Imperial Porter on October 23. From the press release: “Aged in bourbon and pinot noir barrels, this brew conjures a unique blend of roasted malts, hints of vanilla a…
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on beernews.org: Beer notes Portland: Bridgeport Raven Mad Imperial Porter and Widmer Brrr
Unlimited samples of cask-conditioned Real Ale from over 20 breweries, served up in a cozy English pub environment where the proprietors also make their own beer.
That’s what the Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood has cooked up …
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Beer Activist: Chesapeake Real Ale Festival – Last Chance to Get Tickets!
Alright, I know blogs are full of rehashed info but the nature of this blog is to inform as many people as possible of events and happenings in the beer world in Nebraska so I am just cutting and pasting the newsletter from Beertopia here because it h…
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Nebraska Beer: News From Beertopia
I love this time of year. The air is crisp, the leaves have changed colors, and Halloween is on everyone’s mind. Scary ghost stories, werewolves, vampires, goblins… Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein!Heck, this year Colorado even has the Sci-F…
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Confessions of a Beer Geek: Spooky Brew Stories
But we’re waiting until midnight tonight when the High School Musical star turns 21. Having never actually seen Mr. Efron act in, well, anything, we’re not exactly qualified to pass judgment on his talent (but damn, that hair is amazing). …
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Draft Magazine Feed: We’re buying a beer for… Zac Efron
Now, I don’t want to accuse anyone of…
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October 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Relentless Thirst: Turf War