Have you ever had a beer when absolutely nothing else would do? You get that cold rush hitting your tongue. As it makes its way to the back of your throat it is like taking a squeegee to a car window that has been caked with dirt that washes away the grime from weeks of travel. […]
From the Cellar
Vacation Sucks Without Good Beer
I just got back from an extended weekend at Hershey Park in lovely Hershey PA. It’s a great place to go with the family, as they have a perfect mix of high-octane thrill rides like the StormRunner (YouTube POV video above) and gentler fare for the little ones. I learned a few things from my […]
Shackleton’s Whisky
Over 100 years ago Ernest Shackleton, famed Irish explorer had an expedition to try and reach the south pole. And just like any good Irishman would do, he made sure that the expedition was well stocked with what else but Whisky and Brandy. Well as things sometimes happen, he had to abandon his hopes to […]
Back From the Long Weekend!
The above image is not me, or Jim, because Jim is still on his long weekend. But it could be given the way I feel right now. I need a weekend to recover from my weekend. I, however, am back. So I have Total Blog Domination for the next two days! Mwahhaha! So what should […]
Video: Drunk Driver Does a Smokey and the Bandit
Well, there’s apparently more than one way to achieve lift off at the Dallas Fort Worth airport. The video above was shot Tuesday morning, as a drunk driver decided to go through the tollbooth by going OVER the tollbooth. After she landed, she exited the vehicle, pulled out her cellphone and called a friend as […]
Founders Cerise: Quid Pro Quo, Dr. Lecter
Hannibal Lecter will mess with your mind, and so will Founders Cerise, a 6.5% ABV ale brewed with cherries. But unlike poor unfortunate Miggs in the cell next door, Cerise will reward you for letting it into your head. Quid pro quo indeed. This is a special kind of beer – one that will subvert […]
Allagash White: “It’s Like if Baby Food Were Made into a Beer”
This was the quote from my son after he drank a sip of the Allagash White that I had poured last night. I think I know what he was saying. Now I know it is strange to be comparing anything for babies with beer, but there is a fruity fresh clean quality to this brew […]
Oskar Blues Old Chub:If It Isn’t Scottish, It Crap!
If it isn’t Scottish …its Crap! That was the old Mike Myers saying when he ran his Scottish Import Shop on Saturday Night Live. After drinking Oskar Blues Old Chub Scottish Ale, I’m inclined to agree with him! This was a beautiful ale that all bonified Kilt wearin’ Scotts should be proud to drink, and […]
Found Video: Beer Pouring Robots
I, for one, welcome our evil robotic overlords, as long as they bring their own beer. These little robots know how to party! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kIs9H0WFus
Home Brew Update: How the Porter Pours
Well it’s back to reality after a long and pretty mellow weekend. I went to a couple of parties, hung out with the family and enjoyed a good number of beers. I also played waaay too much Red Dead Redemption for such a sunny weekend, but what can I say, I love playing cowboy on […]
Best Beer State Poll Results
Well the votes have slowed to a trickle and we think it’s time to call this thing. We’ll leave the poll open for a while just to see what happens, but it seems to be out of steam. We’ve come to the conclusion that this probably isn’t the most accurate representation of how craft beer […]
Mac & Jack’s African Amber: Seattle’s Best?..Really?
Seattle has a lot going for it as a city. I remember the first time I went there, it was for a conference all the way back in 1991. I don’t even remember the conference, but I remember that it was a great place. I stayed at the Westin Hotel in Downtown, and it is […]
Perfect Harmony: Craft Beer & Indie Music
I’ve had this thought percolating in my head for a little while that has finally bubbled to the surface. There are a lot of similarities between the world of craft beer and the world of indie music. I have come to realize that these two things (both of which I adore) occupy the exact same […]
Guest Post: Why Washington is a Top Rate Beer State
Well, our “Best Beer State” poll has certainly stirred the pot, with lots of folks arguing why their favorite beer brewing state is the best. We’ve seen many impassioned arguments for Oregon, California, Pennsylvania and Colorado. It seems these are the top dogs when it comes to crafting and exporting great beers. But one guy […]
The Brothers
Beer & Whiskey Brothers 