A brewery in New Zealand has created what is being called “the world’s first known whisky-beer,” a 7% ABV golden ale brewed with 100% peat-smoked Scottish distilling malt. “Rex Attitude,” brewed by Yeastie Boys (ugh) in Wellington, New Zealand, is said to be intensely smoky and earthy, and has been described as tasting like bacon […]
From the Cellar
What Kind of Craft Beer Drinker Are You?
I was thinking this morning that I have gone through some sort of craft beer metamorphosis. I have always been a non-macro guy. I think that is the case ever since I had my first Sam Adams Boston Lager back in about 1985. I remember trying it and thinking wow beer can be this good. But […]
The Great Drinkdown Has Begun
I’m not sure if it’s a spring cleaning thing, or if I’m afraid the coming warm weather will skunk the stash I have in my garage, but I’ve decided it’s time to drink all those beers that have been hanging around for months and months and months. The Great Drinkdown of 2011 has begun! Now, […]
Really? 0.0 ABV Beer? From the Makers of Bud…What’s the Point?
Well, I really don’t know what to make of this “beer”. And I put Beer in quotes, because can it really be beer without any alcohol? I’m not saying it has to be a lot but maybe like 2% or 1.5%. This beer is being developed by a Belgian Team at AB InBev. They say […]
Beer Rumor: AB-InBev Purchased Goose Island to “Self Distribute”
OK, hold onto your butts because this is some legal stuff I’m gonna be layin’ down here. I have it on good authority that there is a method to AB InBev’s madness when it came to the purchase of Goose Island Beer Company, and unfortunately it has nothing to do with making beer…
Its the Day After Easter…Have You Come Out of Your Sugar Coma Yet?
Well it is Monday morning, and I don’t know about you, but it was damn hard to get out of bed this morning. I spent the day with the kids, doing what else?…Eating candy. Oh, there was other stuff like lifting weights, changing oil in the car, smoking a cigar, etc, but a good portion […]
What Are They Doing to My Beloved Beer?
Well it is happening again. This time it is Pabst Brewing the makers of Colt 45 Blast. They are being targeted by 19 state’s attorney Generals to take their product from shelves in their respective states. The argument is that each of the Colt 45 blasts is the equivalent of 5 beers in one can, and based […]
Craft Beer is my Gatorade, My Muscle Milk
This is all John King’s fault. He posted a picture of Pliny the Elder on his Facebook wall, saying it was his reward for a long run he had taken. It got me to thinking about a post I did last year about how craft beer is pretty suitable as a recovery drink. After all, […]
A Great Way to Find Beer Festivals Near You
This is how I always imagine these in my head… With Spring finally starting to…uh…spring, it’s time to turn our attention to one of my favorite outdoor activities – going to beer festivals. It used to be that there were a few key events and a few also-rans and that was it. But as craft […]
Scientific American Writes Uninformed Article About Beer, Gets Pwned in Comments
Every once in a while I run across something that makes me realize what a happy little bubble we have here. This site is frequented by some of the most opened-minded and knowledgeable beer geeks around. Frankly, I forget that there are other folks out there, some of them very intelligent and articulate, who really […]
Angel’s Envy Bourbon Whiskey: Roller-Coaster Ride in a Bottle.
I was recently sent a couple of samples of Bourbon from the folks at Angel’s Envy. I tell you this in the interest of full disclosure, and because free whiskey typically tastes better than the stuff I have to shell out for myself. All kidding aside this was a pretty interesting bourbon. The story starts […]
Schlafly’s Irish-Style Extra Stout: Video Proof that I’m a Moron
I picked up a six pack of Schlafly Irish-Style Extra Stout on Friday night and have to say it’s a wonderful beer. It has a dry, chocolatey flavor and a creamy, satisfying mouth feel. It’s a total treat, and is only available for a limited time, so go snap some up if you’re a stout-loving […]
The Brothers
Beer & Whiskey Brothers 