It had been my intention upon my return from Colorado and Great American Beer Fest to highlight the experiences there. Yet for some inexplicable reason I find that I am compelled to write about a local beer. Certainly, there will be plenty of sharing from a craft beer week of epic proportions. But for this discussion, […]
Category: Brews
No surprises
Wouldn’t the world be an amazing place if there were no surprises to experience? Would it be easier if there were no instability to counter? Would it be easier if people didn’t perpetually disappoint in a way that initiated the “I can’t believe this is happening” response? Of course, and at times we wish for […]
Verticality
I was watching a random video online and this word was used in discussion. Immediately, all grammar and language senses recoiled. This reaction was akin to walking into a bathroom after a recent user has unloaded a biohazard style excrement upon the porcelain. Nothing in my being wanted to accept validity of this word. So I did […]
Mental!!!!
Without even a taste test, I filled my growler with Mental by Pizza Boy Brewing. I always expect that the offerings from one of my favorite beer places will satisfy. But when one exceeds expectations so drastically, jubilant outbursts by both taste buds and vocal chords abound. “Holy balls this is awesome!” And the taste […]
Core
I had considered brewing my own beer for quite some time. But for some reason I never set out on that journey. Perhaps I didn’t see a great deal of excitement in the venture, with craft beer offerings being created everywhere one turned. Maybe it was the thought that my own offerings would be poor […]
14 enter….
I love the idea of a beer battle royal. When you put beers against each other you are forced to immediately evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Plus, when you evaluate blind, you evaluate with a great deal more fairness. A direct taste assault forces you to evaluate the beers in direct competition with other close […]
Road Warrior
A slightly intimidating title wouldn’t you say? Though the background seems far from glamorous, this beer was brewed in honor of the Green Flash sales team who apparently forged the way through bars and various drinking locales to promote the Green Flash beer experience. I, for one, am grateful for their perseverance and dedication, as […]
Stone Smoked Porter w/chiptole peppers
I believe I have mentioned in prior posts that I seek out peppered beers. This fusion weds two flavors that I enjoy, spicy peppers and beer. I have had very poor examples of this style, Cave Creek chili beer for one; and some outstanding versions, Crime by Stone as and example of the exemplary. So when […]
Imminent Liquidation
Leading up to this event I was not at all enthused. I was perfectly willing to work and miss this event if I must. My initial schedule conflicted with the date of this event. Leading up to the event I was questioned by confirmed attendees and with resignation answered: “Can’t make it sorry, I have to […]
It’s just F*@%ing beer, right?
Since discovering one of my most coveted brews a few short years ago, I have made an annual trip to Easton, Pa for what I refer to as my pilgrimage. I make this not-so-difficult journey for Weyerbacher’s Riserva event. Admittedly I have attended several releases that were small batch releases but the one that is […]