Category Archives: Beer

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Stout showdown – Guinness vs. Beamish

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Brian

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to pit two traditional Irish Stouts against one another. I chose the king of Irish Stouts, Guinness (Dublin), and a lesser known rival, Beamish (Cork). Does … Continue reading →

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March 2009 – Rogue Kells Irish Lager

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Brian

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to go with an Irish beer for my March selection. Well, trouble is, at least around these parts, my only choices are generally Guinness and two Guinness subsidiaries, Harp and … Continue reading →

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February 2009 – Untamed Beer Slain Troll’s Blood Coffee Stout

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Brian

I thought I would change it up a little bit this month. Rather than just writing about this month’s beer of the month, since I’m about two weeks late, I thought I would do a little real-time tasting video. You … Continue reading →

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alternatives to wine for St. Valentine’s Day dinner

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Brian

As St. Valentine’s Day approacheth, I have begun brainstorming for creative ways to celebrate the day with my bride. (Side note: being married for four years now, I’m impressed that I actually started thinking about this two days in advance…) … Continue reading →

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the Charleston Beer Exchange brings craft beer dedication to South Carolina

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Brian

A couple weeks ago I was in a wedding for a good friend in Charleston, SC. As an aside, if anyone is thinking about a destination wedding, Charleston is probably one of the best locations in the country. Lots of … Continue reading →

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aged Sierra Nevada Bigfoot barleywine tasting

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Brian

More will come of my very interesting day yesterday, once I’ve had a chance to sift through my notes and ponder the implications upon my life. Actually, I’m being overdramatic as usual, but it was a very fun and educational … Continue reading →

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January 2009 – Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Brian

If I were snowbound inside a mountain chalet for weeks and had one beer to stock my fridge, the Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout would be it. This may very well be one of the best stouts I’ve had. It … Continue reading →

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Christmas presents

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Brian

After a three week sabbatical from blogging, I’m back for 2009 with a vengeance. All beer, all the time. I just wanted to share a little bit from my Christmas experience. You know how when people find out that you … Continue reading →

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December 2008 – Michelob Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Brian

I first had the Michelob Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale on draft about four years ago at the Flying Saucer in my quest to get in the Ring of Honor. I remember trying it and being quite pleased with the selection, … Continue reading →

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hops in your pocket?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Brian

I came across an add on Facebook this morning for “Pockethops.” I couldn’t resist, so I clicked through: http://www.pockethops.com The concept is this: you carry this little dispenser with you that contains “Pockethops Bitter Powder.” According to the site, 30 … Continue reading →

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