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 […]
Category: Brews
Where’s the cocoa?
Not long ago I had the pleasure of finding a rare bottle of H.E.R.O Chocolate Chipotle Stout from Duclaw Brewing Company. I apparently stumbled on the winning result of a home-brew submission contest. This was an entry bottled in limited fashion in 22oz bottles. My palate-lust for spicy brews combined with my longstanding passion for rich […]
On Cinco de Marzo, Drinking Jurata….
I thought I would take a creative opportunity to review a new beer that I’m sampling tonight. The title is a playful word substitution relating to the music provided by Vampire Weekend. I offer my review of… Jurata – A collaborative effort from two highly reputable brewing companies, Cigar City and Coronado. It pours a […]
Anarchy in the IPA
All the rage are ipas in the craft beer community. I am an extreme fan as well. There is something delightful about this fresh tasting, bitter, and sometimes mildly sweet drink. Where once the lager dominated in the beer scene, ipas have taken over. Who stands in line for the newest lager from Russian River? […]
Straight up Res
Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is creative thinking. Sometimes the simplest answer is the best choice. Sometimes the best way to put the nail in the wood is to just pick up a hammer and pound it in. And sometimes I just have to deliver a straight-up, no-frills, honest-to-goodness beer review. Hi-Res […]
Impending Ascent
Too often things that are readily available are taken for granted. The luxuries that we have at our fingertips are often assumed to be commonplace. We scramble like manic insects to reap our bread, milk, and eggs when snow arrives, Will the ability to generate french toast sustain us through the aggressive elements? We panic […]
Brumous
It seems I once again draw inspiration from WordPorn. This site has an uncanny knack for titillating the grey matter and arousing the synapses. I have encountered quite a few excellent words thus far from this site, but as I have been lax in reviewing brews of late, this subtle premonitory signal prompts action. Brumous […]
Otto’s
Quick review today of a location and a few beers at Otto’s in State College. This was part of a trip to the Bryce Jordan center to see GodSpeed! You Black Emperor and Nine inch Nails. We had discussed a trip to Selinsgrove Brewing company, but realizing it was a substantial distance from our aim, […]
You are Free
In an industry where the serious patrons are constantly seeking the next great taste craze or that extremely hard to get brew. Sometimes, those beers that are closest and most accessible are often overlooked. Prior discussion involved the search for Pliny the Younger. And while the journey was abundantly enjoyable yet moderately arduous, does exclusivity […]