With the news of Victory Brewing closing their doors to behind the scenes brewery tours, it got me to thinking about the tours I’ve been on.  Now I’m one of the lucky people that have been able to actually tour Victory Brewing, so take what I say with however big a grain of salt you […]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their 2010 Time Use Survey and it looks as if the nation’s employment landscape is changing the way we live.  Time.com’s Brad Tuttle is all over it. First the obvious news – Americans are spending more time than ever watching TV (2.1 hours per day, up 5.4 minutes […]

Click the pic to watch the video at MLB.com Over the years, I’ve removed many foreign objects from my beer.  A few weeks ago it was a decomposed leaf, and this past weekend it was a gnat that decided to take a dip in my Prima Pils.  But Gerry Burke is a league of his […]

When it comes to craft beer, more is definitely more, especially when it comes to the variety of brews available where we live.  A bigger selection means more new beers to try, a more educated palate and…uh…a more better life as a beer geek. I’ve come across a spreadsheet put together by a fella who […]

We all know that drinking beer can lead to a pudgy midsection, dull reflexes and an over-inflated sense of self-confidence.  Now researchers at the University of Florida say we can add red itchy bumps to that list.  According to a recent study, a certain group of females seek out us beer drinkers over our teetotaling […]

This happened over a week ago and I still haven’t figured out how something so weird got into my beer. Here’s the sequence of events: 

I’ll admit it – I think Justin Timberlake is hilarious when he pops onto Saturday Night Live.  He has immaculate comedic timing and doesn’t seem to mind making a fool of himself. 

The folks over at GOOD.is (I have no idea what a “dot is” site is, but it looks like the real deal) have put together an infographic showing the United States of GOOD Beer.  They asked their readers to vote for “the most awesome, best-tasting, sustainably brewed, independently owned, community-oriented craft beer brewed in your […]

A recent study from AlixPartners shows that the next year is going to be a good one for most drink makers – unless you’re a macro brewer. The study polled 1,000 people in early February, asking if they expected to spend more or less on certain kinds of beverages, from sports drinks to the heavy […]

I love reading Paul Gatza’s blog posts over at the Brewer’s Association, mostly because I’m a bit of a numbers nerd when it comes to craft beer and he’s always sharing stats.  I love following the “story” of what’s happening in the rapidly evolving world of good beer.  It’s like my favorite soap opera. The […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Unable to turn down an opportunity to do something “outlandish” for attention, Brew Dog has created something special for the upcoming royal wedding.  It’s a 7.5% ABV beer containing Viagra, chocolate and horny goat weed called Royal Virility Performance.  Ugh. The beer will be available for purchase on Brew Dog’s website on April 29th (the […]