Category Archives: Beer

frosted mugs: a refreshing travesty?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Brian

At the Flying Saucer a few years back I saw a quote on their big chalk board, “Frosted glasses are for amateurs.” Of course that led to the debate: are they being beer snobs, or is there validity to the … Continue reading →

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divine poultry

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Brian

Big Gnome is awed by the Little Chicken I can now add beer-can-chicken to the list of “things I regret missing out on for years because I never tried it,” which includes humus, Thai green curry, and playing the guitar … Continue reading →

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August 2008 – Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Brian

You never forget your first true love… I usually try to recognize lesser known craft beers in my Beer of the Month club so as to help people broaden their horizons, but I thought I would get back to my … Continue reading →

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the perfect pour

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Brian

I’m sure that we all remember one of the most important lessons we learned in college, how to pour beer into a cup. I’m sure for most of us, this was pouring Bud Light in a can into a plastic … Continue reading →

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July 2008 – Oskar Blues Old Chub

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Brian

Your eyes are not deceiving you, that is a can on the table next to me. Oskar Blues out of Lyons, Colorado, is one of the few craft breweries that actually can their beer. And don’t let the can fool … Continue reading →

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unveiling Great Divide’s Yeti Espresso Imperial Stout

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Brian

The Big Gnome and I were privileged enough to attend the east coast unveiling of Great Divide’s Yeti Espresso Imperial Stout at Barley’s Tap Room in Greenville last night. The event was to feature Great Divide’s newest twist on their … Continue reading →

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head-to-head: Hercules vs. Double Dog

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Brian

Being from South Carolina, I don’t really know if there is a heated rivalry between Denver’s own Flying Dog and Great Divide. Just for fun, let’s pretend there is. To fan the flames across the nation, I wanted to do … Continue reading →

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May 2008 – Clipper City Loose Cannon

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Brian

The Clipper City Heavy Seas Loose Cannon may be my favorite beer going right now. I don’t think it’s just me, either. It was an offering at a beer tasting I recently MC’d for a friend of mine, and it … Continue reading →

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what is a bock?

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Brian

After a recent trip to Texas, a friend of mine asked me exactly what a “bock” beer was. Shiner Bock seems to be all the rage in Texas, so naturally one might wonder if there is actually something to this … Continue reading →

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April 2008 – Unibroue Trois Pistoles

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Brian

Trois Pistoles is by far my favorite beer name ever. I’m not sure anyone outside of my head would understand why. The only other French word I know is dix-neuf, but the name of this beer (along with the apocalyptic … Continue reading →

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