So far this season we have reviewed a host of fall seasonal beers. We have pitted them against one another like the review Jim did of Southern Tier’s Pumking vs Avery’s Kaiser, as well as the more traditional reviews I did of Sam Adams Octoberfest, and Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead. Plus I know there are plenty of […]
From the Cellar
Its Hop Day, Its Hop Day!
Here is a video of the folks at Victory brewing selecting their hops for the year! Take’s me back to the Hop Freezer. Amazing stuff. I jealous now. Enjoy.
Can YOU Get Drunk On Beer?
Well the Obvious answer here is YES! It is certainly possible to get inebriated by consuming too much beer in one sitting. That really isn’t my question, more my question is do you get drunk on beer? Personally I find it difficult to drink enough on beer, even big beers to feel intoxicated. I’m thinking […]
Boomerang Beer Poll: Which State Brews the Best Beers?
Why is it called a “boomerang” beer poll? Well because we did a similar one half a year ago, but the results were sketchy. And that’s been bugging Don and I for a while now, so we called “do-over!”
We’re 500 and We Didn’t Even Know It!
Yes, It has finally happened after 14 months of spewing our lunacy all over the beer and whiskey world we finally hit our 500th post. We did so with little fanfare, and talking about dumping out perfectly good beer. Yes, Jim’s pour out post was officially our 500th foray into the blogging world. You would […]
When Do You Know It’s Time to Pour a Beer Down The Drain?
Pour outs. They’re sad, but they do happen. Infected beers, bad tasting beers, eyes that are bigger than your liver, all of these things contribute to our favorite beverage being sent to the sea. But how do you know that it’s time to give up and pour it out? I’ve given it some thought, and […]
Will Work for Booze
Will work for Booze is the mantra on the Stranahan’s bottling line in their micro distillery in Denver, Co. Stranahans is a relatively recent comer in the world of small batch whiskey and an example of how a micro distillery can make it in today’s economic climate. They began to bottle their whiskey about a […]
Whining About Wine.
There has been a lot of talk about beer versus wine already, and my thought here today is not to rehash the subject, but last week I was stuck in a quandary. I wanted beer, but there was no good craft brew to be had, so I ended up drinking a lot of wine. Now, […]
“What Beer Should I Drink?” Flowchart
Usually these beer related flow charts don’t get too deep into craft beer territory, but this one is different. They even give a nod to Sam Adams Utopias, for folks who have “$500 of Beer Love” to give. Nice. The origins of the chart are a little fuzzy, but I think it’s a collaboration between […]
Brewpub On Wheels
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Victory Brewing’s beer and the great food they serve in their brewpub, but now they’ve taken it to a whole other level. I watched the video above thinking their “Brewpub on Wheels” was a fictional vehicle whipped up for fun, but no – it’s real!!!
Think Local, Drink Local: Do You Support Your Local Breweries?
Don and I are preparing for our next podcast, which is all about the “Localvore” movement, eating only stuff that comes from within 100 miles home. I love the idea of going local, but don’t always follow this practice, especially when it comes to beer.
Help Me Kegerate This Puppy!
I enjoy brewing beer, but I’ve been procrastinating lately because I DETEST bottling. After having a Northern Brewer kit on the dining room table for a few months, I realize that I’m not going to get any closer to brewing without coming up with a bottling solution. So my solution is to NOT bottle, but […]
The Ten Commandments of Craft Beer
What makes a beer nerd truly good? We’ve been giving this some thought lately and came up with the graphic you see above. It’s the Ten Commandments of Craft beer, a set of guidelines that we think would lead to a better world if all beer fans followed. Of course, just like the real Ten […]
Top 20 Drunk Driving Cities In America
Even though fatalities are down over 7% this year, drunk driving still accounts for about one third of driving deaths in America. The nice inforgraphic above (courtesy of Jalopnik) shows the 20 top cities in America which have the most people with a DUI on record. Apparently strict enforcement and lots of young people (who […]
North Coast Old Stock: Why Wait?
Sunday Afternoon I had the pleasure of cracking open a 2010 Old Stock Ale from North Coast Brewing. This is an old style English ale that is just beautifully crafted and a real treat. It is 12.5% ABV with all the flavors in the glass beautifully integrated to where I didn’t even notice the alcohol. […]
The Brothers
Beer & Whiskey Brothers 