There is no doubt that the Bruery is one of my all time favorite breweries. Releasing such decadent treats as Black Tuesday, the twelve days of Christmas series, Chocolate Rain, and a host of other amazing brews, it’s no surprise that anything released by the Bruery, attracts my attention and palate. But what about this […]
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1,000,000
What would you do with one million dollars? Would you invest it all, in the hopes that it would multiply your wealth in time? Would you give it to your family, who has nurtured and supported you in good times and bad? Would you donate to a charity, knowing that your generous donation would assist […]
Dark Al vs. Sunny Al
In central Pennsylvania, an intense rivalry between two breweries has been heating up for years, and is about to boil over. It is a rivalry of epic proportions, contending with those having historical impact. It’s Coke vs. Pepsi, Apple vs. Microsoft, Edison vs. Tesla, North vs. South, Hamilton vs. Burr, Da Vinci Vs. Michelangelo, Axis […]
Vulgar Julius Lighthouse
Just to be clear, the arrangement of the cans in the picture is in no way a subtle indicator of which of these IPAs is superior. The picture of these stacked cans, is simply for aesthetic value. The selection of these particular brands though, is certainly deliberate. A few short years ago, Treehouse was the […]
Dark of the Forest
Those that know my hobbies and passions, may assume that this article relates to hiking. That wouldn’t be a big stretch, as I have written about the woods, forest, mountains, and nature, on occasion. Those who have read even more of my material, might think this article is about something fantastic, or a short story, […]
First time for this kind of review…….
Those that know me, in the “real” world, know that I love making mead. I enjoy experimenting with all kinds of flavor combinations and will even attempt batches that can only truly be described as esoteric. I bottle every batch that I make, and doing so requires a frequent replenishment of supplies. These supplies range […]
A Day in Columbia
When did you go to South America? Was it hot there? Where the jungles dense, and thick? Did you randomly stumble upon any coffee plantations? No, discerning reader, not that Columbia. Though, given the opportunity, I would certainly travel to the country of Columbia. I am referring to a day spent with a fellow adventurer in […]
The Manhattan Project
For those that aren’t aware of the historical significance of the Manhattan Project, I will provide a brief summary. Due to concerns that Germany, and the Nazi party, were funding research on nuclear power, the Manhattan Project was launched to study and research uranium. At extraordinary cost, and conducted in secret, this project would ultimately […]
Shalotol? Exalotol? Xylophone?
Some names present pronunciation challenges. Some descriptions present tasting challenges. Some beers present challenges with both. Xolotl by Avery brewing company provides an opportunity regarding both of these concerns. Xolotl – Avery Brewing Company – I’m not sure how to say the name of this beer. I have provided, in the title, what I feel are […]
Semantics, Space, and Simians
Let us conduct an exercise by combining two random words. Air worm. Dirt whisker. Cactus muffin. Butt fossil. Carpet weasel. Road door. Productive philosopher. Corn Relax. Stumble Melon. Awkward digit. Tomato politician. Aside from one admittedly reaching, and not so subtle dig on deep thinking, none of these combinations make a lot of sense. All of […]