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 […]
Hallelujah
My amateur cover of this classic. I wish the sound was a bit better than simply recording through a computer but feel free to critique. Humbly yours, J Movie on 3-28-14 at 5.27 PM
Honky vs. Neato
It’s not an often occurrence that I discuss food. The process of eating has never been one that I find a special event. Eating has always been a matter of providing fuel to keep the machine functional and nourished. Sure, I enjoy scallops with a bit of butter. Yes I absolutely get an occasional craving […]
Sneeze
I sneezed tonight and my guitar reverberated with the notes. Literally the strings rang when I sneezed. It was as if i had strummed very lightly on the strings and then abruptly muted them. This seems a very odd occurrence. It also made me feel just a bit better about sneezing and having horrible allergies. […]
Perfect Day
Perchance it was the thawing impact of the sixty degree weather today that put me in such a fine mood. It may have been the excellent workout in which I partook this morning. It could be the lingering effects of the fine brews I enjoyed last night. Whatever the explanation, today seemed like it was […]
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 […]
There was someone I was supposed to be (before I got in the way)
Offering homage to the popularized Gotye song, I admittedly am just somebody that I used to know. How often to the imaginings of our prior selves clash incongruously with our current persona? When asked in our youth what we yearned to be, none would have answered retail manager. Business owner perhaps would be the answer, but […]
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 […]