March is over and it makes me start thinking about spring – we’ve finally made it past winter! After all, who ever heard of a snowstorm after April 1st? And as spring is the season of new and wonderful things, I’m very excited about the news coming from Santa Rosa, California. Russian River is ready […]
From the Cellar
Southern Tier Cherry Saison: She’s My Cherry Pie!
You know, over at Thank Heaven for Beer they periodically post a picture and ask what kind of beer do these guys drink, and judging from this picture of the band Warrant back in the 80’s (their hair band heyday) I’d say Miller Lite. See there is a bottle of Bacardi Black rum on the […]
A Healthy Obsession With Home Brewing
Saturday night’s home brew tasting turned out to be a lot of fun. There were like 50 people there, tons of kids running around, and each beer I tried was well-conceived and expertly crafted. It also taught me that there’s always someone who can outdo you, no matter what you’re into. Those of you who […]
This Was Me Last Night!
Yes, I don’t know why, but I am down this morning with either a nasty case of food poisining, or the stomach flu. I’m hoping it is just the 24 hour variety, whatever it is, but one half of Beer and Whiskey is out of commission. I’ll be checking in periodically between trips to the […]
Troeg’s Nugget Nectar: It’s a Peach!
You know I love these stupid places. I’ve seen the worlds largest buffalo somewhere in North Dakota…walked right under his testicles! I’ve also made a pilgrimage to the worlds largest six pack in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I have a picture of my wife and oldest son in a stroller, maybe that is why I can’t get him off […]
Whatcha Drinkin’ This Weekend: Other Peoples Beer Edition
So another weekend is upon us and I say it’s about damn time. My weekend will include a very special homebrew beer tasting. The homebrew I’ll be enjoying won’t be my own (that’s still a few weeks away), rather it’s several IPA’s brewed by some lovely people I ran into while sledding with my kids. […]
Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout: I Love It When Two Good Things Come Together.
When my brother sent me this bottle of Brooklyn Brewery’s Black Chocolate Stout I was thinking, I hope I don’t have to eat my words. You see back when we started this blog Jim’s first ever post was about a Sam Adams Chocolate Bock, and he said it wasn’t that good. Then, being the wise […]
Video: Drunkest Guy Ever Goes for More Beer
I saw this on YouTube and thought I’d share. This fella is absolutely wasted but still has the gumption to go for more beer. Atta boy! The set up is great, but it starts to drag in the middle as he shows his tenacity to get up off the floor and purchase his 12 pack. […]
Avery Fifteen: Barnyard in a Glass.
Man there was a lot going on in this beer! It was perhaps one of the most interesting brews I have ever drank, and that perhaps isn’t saying too much, because I’m still relatively new to this whole beer review thing. For example my Brother Jim has swilled down many more pints in his day […]
Oskar Blues: Ten Fidy Out, There’s a new GUBNA in Town
As a guy who cherishes awesome beer in cans, I’m excited and a saddened about the latest news from Oskar Blues. To catch you up, they’ve put Ten Fidy on seasonal status (now available from October to February) and have replaced it for the warmer months with the GUBNA (pronounced with a laconic Southern drawl), […]
Noob Brewer Question: Panicking About Mouthfeel
Okay, so I moved my first-ever beer from primary to secondary fermentation over the weekend. It’s a bourbon barrel porter that has been fermenting for two weeks. It will now spend another two weeks in secondary and then 10 days soaking with bourbon and oak chips. I used the beer thief to grab a sample […]
Great Divide Espresso Yeti: Waking Up With Bigfoot
Normally one would think being brought to your senses by an enormous furry beast like the sasquatch would be a rude awakening indeed, possibly involving a ripped tent and a soiled sleeping bag. But in my case, it was a very pleasant experience. Of course the beast I refer to was from a bottle, it […]
THE BOX!
The Box is a film by Warner Brother’s Pictures that was released late last year, about a couple that are struggling financially (Who isn’t?) and they have a creepy old guy come up to them, played by Frank Langella who I might add plays a great old creepy dude, and propositions them. They can get $1,000,000 just […]
Guest Post: Tasting Tactical Nuclear Penguin and Sink The Bismark Back-to-Back
Katie from Gonzo Gastronomy had the good fortune to taste BrewDog’s Tactical Nuclear Penguin and Sink The Bismark back-to-back earlier this week and has lived to tell about it. And (unlike me) she appreciates these beers for what they are – a raw, visceral head-pounding good time. Her account is below in the way only […]
The Brothers
Beer & Whiskey Brothers 