It’s the weekend (well almost) and we want to know what everyone’s going to be having. For myself, I have to find the perfect complement to salty tears and the bitter taste of defeat. You see, my Jets are playing the Patriots on Sunday, and I think they’re going to get mauled. Sure they beat […]
From the Cellar
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of YUM!
Argh, Ye Mateys! Listen up, I’m gonna tell you a tale of adventure and debauchery on the high seas! Twas a lovely evening when the pearl set out to do a little sailin’ and some plunderin’. The crew was well rested from some much deserved shore leave and drinkin’ and fornicatin’ the previous evenin’. After […]
Ho, Ho, Hum. St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
It might be a little early for a Christmas beer review, but the seasonal brews have hit the store shelves and I decided to get the reviews up while you can still actually buy these puppies. This is the first time I’ve had St. Bernardus Christmas Ale, and I didn’t know what to expect. But […]
Run for the Roses!
I’ve never been that into horse racing. I have known a couple of people who own horses and have raced and been involved in horse racing at the regional level in the west, and one thing for certain is it gets into your blood, and it is something that is impossible to do casually. When […]
What’s On Tap for Your Weekend?
It’s been a rough one for me, but I finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been sick as a dog (or perhaps a pig) all week and work has been crazier than usual to boot. But the weekend is here and I’m starting to feel like myself again. I’m looking […]
Are There Craft Beers or Whiskeys that You Don’t Like?
Now I know that Mega beers are pretty bad, and most of you don’t like them, or if you do you keep it to yourself, and there are some whiskeys, especially the blends that are truly bad. They can elicit the kind of look you see above from me. I’m not too interested in your […]
I’m Glad Its Terminal!
There are just some words in the English language that evoke a negative feeling. For example the word “terminal”. If you are in a doctor’s office that is not the word you want to hear. It is typically used there to mean the end of life, and lets face it, when it comes right down to it […]
When Was The Last Time a Beer or Whiskey Blew Your Mind?
A libation revelation is a simple but magnificent event, when you have the perfect drink under the perfect circumstances. When this occurs, you taste the beverage in a new and wonderful way, and your newfound appreciation carries forward to every time you have that drink. I’ve had a handful of these moments over the past […]
New Old Lompoc
The Lompoc Brewery in Portland, Oregon has been an on again off again affair. In the 50’s and 60’s the Old Lompoc House was a well known tavern on 1st and Arthur in SW Portland. The New Old Lompoc opened on May 6, 2000. But the Old Lompoc Brewery (as it was formerly known) has […]
Does Your Significant Other Share Your Passion?
It occurred to me this weekend how lucky I am to have a wife who loves great beer just as much as I do. She never complains about what I spend on beer. She never turns up her nose at something new. She’ll finish stuff that I don’t really like. She does tastings with me […]
Into the Wheat–Final Series Post
It has been quite the journey of discovery for me and Wheat Bourbons. I have found some I liked, and others I loved. I know there are more wheat bourbons out there for me to try, but I thought I would bring this series to a close. I have found a great appreciation for the […]
ROADTRIP!!!
I’ve always traveled a lot for my work. Since I have been a professional planner I have been going places either to conferences, training sessions, or in my later years as a consultant for project work. Earlier this week I was fortunate enough to travel to Portland, Oregon for a transportation summit put on by […]
This Rebel Is Still “Yellin'”
Billy Idol has got great style! Whether you like his music or not, you have to admire his unabashed and unapologetic approach to his life and his fame. He openly admits to drug use, and has said he uses recreationally, but hasn’t ever been addicted to anything. Again he states the truth, he chose to […]
A Sweet and Tender Hooligan
The first oak aged ale I can remember having is Innis and Gunn’s English Pale Ale. It’s a well-mannered beer, a gentleman’s brew with a malty flavor and smoky scotch finish. It’s a perfect companion for many situations and generally enjoyed by many folks, even mother-in laws who don’t normally drink beer. If Innis and […]
The Brothers
Beer & Whiskey Brothers 