Feb 2, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Part of the 2011 Beer Camp mixed 12-pack, the California Common is a very nice example of the style. Light fruitiness in the nose with a small touch of toasty malt aroma that supports the hops nicely. Nice medium malt flavor with toasty and light caramel with a nice... Read More
Jan 31, 2012 | Beer Reviews
The fourth release in the Schell’s Brewing Stag Series, Burton Ale brings back a style lost in most parts. A nice blend of smooth malt with nice happiness and a touch of woodsy flavor. Dry hopped and aged for 3 months before release this brew is on the bigger... Read More
Jan 30, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Each year with the return of Festivus at Town Hall Brewery, they release Grinch’s Grog. The grog is an American Strong Pale featuring Simcoe hops, lightly filtered to preserve hop flavor and aroma. The light hazy gives this brew a nice golden hue in the light.... Read More
Jan 27, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Winter is here if by definition rather than weather and that means Surly Abrasive has returned. I popped a can fresh from the brewery, canned earlier that same day. About as fresh as you can get this big double IPA. Into a snifter it goes to let that beautiful hop... Read More
Jan 27, 2012 | Food Pictures
Aaaah the turducken. What a wondrous animal. Well not really an animal but rather 3. Take a turkey, stuff it with a duck, then stuff that with a chicken or a hen and you have a turducken. Recently Grumpy’s NE cooked up their free traditional Friday food for... Read More
Jan 24, 2012 | Beer Reviews
Released at their annual Festivus party, Town Hall Brewery’s Elves’ Elixir is a new recipe every time. This year’s brew is a hybrid American/Belgian IPA. Brewed by Town Hall brewer Adam, this beer uses a classic Belgian yeast and malt profile while... Read More
