Happy Birthday to us! Hooray, we’re two. That’s right Don and Jim are about to enter the “Terrible Twos.” Actually I never really thought they were too terrible (having been through them 4 times with my 4 boys). It is a time of learning and growing and figuring out your place in the world […]
From the Cellar
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Drinks a Heineken
Below is a video interview with the kids over at Facebook way back in 2005, as they are celebrating their 3 millionth user with a keg of Heineken. Yes, Heineken.
Monk’s Cafe Flemish Sour Ale: A Great Brew for the Holidays
Every year about now I begin to think about the holidays. I know it is only August, but before you know it these suckers will be upon us, and the Mastercard and Visa folks will be going crazy. This is the time that I begin to think about all those bills, and also about what […]
Boise Beer Fest, Highlights and Lowlights
This was my first time attending the Boise Beer Festival, and frankly I wasn’t prepared for the crush of people in the beer tents and the overall zaniness of the event. Loosely controlled chaos was my first impression, but as you get into the festival, you understand that there is a rhythm that keeps things moving and […]
Here Comes the Science: Yeast Shows Scientists the Origins of Complex Life on Earth
As a beer nerd, you gotta love yeast, the industrious little critters who give every beer you drink the magical spark of life. You may know that yeast cells congregate in little clumps converting sugars into alcohol, but do you know WHY they work in teams? Scientists at a small Massachusetts college (some place called […]
Northern Brewer Starter Kits 40% Off: Now Might Be the Time to Start Homebrewing
I just received an email from Northern Brewer saying they are having a 40% off sale on their Deluxe Home Brewer Starter Kit from now until August 22nd. The kit is the same one I bought to get started and I’m very happy with it – it has everything you need and nothing you don’t. […]
London’s Burning, Stocks are Tanked and Craft Beer Sales are Soaring
Good beer always makes you feel better. That’s true after a long day at work, or after a verbal skirmish with your significant other, or as it turns out, when the world in general seems to be going to hell. Even as there is unrest in the streets of England’s capitol and markets around the […]
My Newest Facebook Friend
I’ll fess up – I’m a bit of a Facebook whore. If you send me a friend request, I’ll probably accept it as long as you’re not a really hot chick with only one picture on your profile and broken English on your Wall. I also tend to avoid folks with facial tattoos, which probably […]
It’s Friday! What Are You Drinking This Weekend?
Its Friday, and I have a Beer Festival to go to this weekend! I know where I will be. For the first time I am going to the Boise Beer Festival. I know what you are thinking, “Pffft, Boise, how good could that be?” Well I’m here to tell you it is damn good. […]
Willett Special Purchase v. Four Roses Single Barrel: Battle Single Barrel Continues!
The Battle for Single Barrel domination continues! This round we have two worthy contenders. The first is Four Roses Single Barrel, 100 proof, and perhaps one of the best young single barrel whiskeys out there, each one is aged between 4-5 years. It is going up against a very worthy opponent. The Willett Single Barrel […]
Milwaukee Ale House: They n-ALE-d it!
I’m spending a couple of days in Milwaukee this week, and I decided to drag my family downtown for lunch yesterday. My sisters recommended the Milwaukee Ale House so we decided to check it out. They mostly said they liked the food (which wasn’t anything special) and were sort of “whatever” about the beer, which […]
Wilderness Brewing: Today Is the Day
Today is D-Day for Wilderness Brewing’s Kickstarter campaign. Nate and Mike, our blogging buddies from Thank Heaven for Beer are in the last 24 hours of their campaign to raise $40,000 seed money to start their very own brewery. I’ve never had any of their beer, but I hope to, and from the raves it gets […]
Las Vegas: Would You Care For a Heineken?
Its everywhere and it is ubiquitous. Heineken owns Las Vegas. At least it seemed that way to me. But let me start at the top. My Son had a Basketball tournament in Las Vegas last week. So we decided to make a little mini vacation out of it. We took a couple of days after […]
Are Session Beers for Old Men?
I’ll admit it – I’m not the spring chicken that I once was. There was a time when I had no interest in beers with an ABV below 8%. All I wanted were boozy, toe curling brews that hammered my face with flavor. But then something happened. I got old, and have begun to appreciate […]
Things That Are More Fun Than Beer
Something odd happened to me on Saturday evening. I cracked open a beer, took a sip, and realized that I had something better to do than drink it. This isn’t typical, as enjoying a beer on Saturday night is one of my favorite leisure activities. But that evening was different.
The Brothers
Beer & Whiskey Brothers 