I’ve given this a little bit of thought over the holiday, and realize that we don’t have a clear definition of the differences between a Beer Nerd and a Beer Geek.  Not that this is that important in the course of world events, but it keeps us busy, so what the heck… A few weeks […]

For many of us, today is the last day of work before the holiday, which means today is kind of like a Friday (just a really cool one).  With so much revelry ahead, we want to know how you’ll be celebrating and (of course) what you’ll be drinking. I’ll be enjoying be Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, […]

Back again!  Instead of doing a traditional Christmas day countdown like in the songs, I thought I would just describe my day and let you put things where you think they belong.  First this is the view off the balcony to my room.  I know it is a parking lot, but they gussied it up […]

Christmas is a time for giving, and this weekend I learned just how nice it feels to give someone a special beer, even someone who drinks Budweiser. 

It is that time of year, and if you haven’t finished (or started) your holiday shopping it is time to get crackin’!  I had an incredible stroke of luck yesterday.  I had everyone bought for except my wife.  See she is a bit of a tough one this time of year because she also has […]

It is once again time for my annual “run around like a chicken with my head cut off and buy gifts for my spouse” day.  Irony of ironies, I am a planner by profession, but do you think that would translate into my personal life?  No way!  So I will spend the next several lunch […]

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Like all beer lovers, I’ve hit a patch where I’m trying to lay off of the nectar of the gods for a bit, and I’ll be honest – it’s the hardest it’s ever been. As you might recall, I broke my toe a few weeks ago, which kept me from working out for a few […]

Well, it is that time of year when the clock tolls holidays, time slows down, you see your aunt with the blue hair, and the winter seasonals hit the shelves!  Well, I have been a busy little elf this year and had a whole bunch of the various seasonal brews, and thought I would share […]

Some of you may have noticed that I have been a little scarce on the blog over the last month or so.  That is because I had a convergence of a most unfortunate type at work.  Five projects that were all going along on their own just fine, decided to all have deadlines within one […]

‘Tis the season for sites like ours to come up with lists of holiday gifts for your favorite beer nerd.  I’ve never done one of these, and for good reason – they’re usually full of stuff I don’t want.  Instead, there are chintzy brew at home kits, books about beer, clever bottle openers and a […]

We’re excited to be Foodista.com’s “Featured Drink Blog of the Day.” We’re also a little bit intimidated.  What are we going to do with all the foodies who click the link and show up here?  Actually, they’re probably here right now, reading this! Okay, let’s not panic.  To start, we should show them that beer […]

No better way to bring in the Festival of Lights than this classic from Adam Sandler!  For our Jewish readers, what will you be drinking as you light the Menorah?   Let us know in the comments, and enjoy this emerging classic from Mr. Sandler…Yes a Jew! . . UPDATE: Jim thinks Hanukkah Harry might be […]

Lonely?  Do you have no friends but still wish you had someone to enjoy your beer with?  Someone with a wet nose and four legs?  Or perhaps you’re just looking for a non-alcoholic beer with the beefy taste you crave.  Whatever the case, your prayers have been answered – dog beer is here!

Well, tomorrow’s Thanksgiving, and the Internet is buzzing with fun beer facts and pairing ideas.  Instead of actually writing something clever or interesting myself, I figured I’d just steal the wit and insights of others. And with that, I give you the 2010 Thanksgiving Hot Links! …