Nov 22, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Fall is over and winter is coming quick. Each fall Town Hall Brewery releases Petunia’s Pumpkin Ale. Now this brew has returned and it’s been aged on Belgian chocolate to create the Chocolate Pumpkin. A wonderful blend of slightly bitter chocolate... Read More
Nov 21, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Another fine brew from the Full Sail Brewing Brewmaster Reserve series, this Imperial Porter weighs in at 7.5% ABV and has plenty of roasty malt in a thick full body for even the coldest of winter nights. As always, the Brewmaster Reserve beers are a great bargain... Read More
Nov 18, 2011 | Food Pictures
You wanna talk about a mouth orgasm? Take the big Russian imperial stout Surly Darkness and pair it with Cafe Twenty-Eight’s Extremely Decadent Chocolate Cake. Warm chocolate cake served warm with Sebastian Joe’s Vanilla Ice Cream and the roasty flavors of... Read More
Nov 15, 2011 | Beer Books
Think you know the story of how the InBev takeover of Anheuser-Busch happened? Chances are, you don’t know the half of it. In a super detailed account of the entire event with lots of insider commentary, learn what really went down on both sides in the largest... Read More
Nov 14, 2011 | Beer Reviews
One of the best quads out there, Trappist Rochefort 10 is a wonderful beer and highly available. Great both fresh and for cellaring, it has a massively complex flavor. Grab a couple bottles next time you’re at the liquor store and you won’t regret it.... Read More
Nov 8, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Fresh hopped ales are coming to a close this season but when you pick the hops just 100 yards from where you’re brewing your beer you can harvest a bit later than most. Brau Brothers Hundred Yard Dash Fresh Hop Ale has plenty of fresh hopped action to satisfy... Read More
Nov 4, 2011 | Beer Gadgets
We all love growlers but you have to be careful when carrying them around and getting them home to drink. Growler carriers are nice but these sweet growler koozies can easily be printed all over inside and out with brewery logos and graphics. Also allows you to pour... Read More
Nov 3, 2011 | Food Pictures
A great way to fill up at the bar for a night of drinking, Stub & Herb’s Good Morning burger features American cheese, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, topped with an over easy egg on a pretzel bun. Add in some thick-cut fries and you can drink all night... Read More
Nov 2, 2011 | Beer Reviews
A nice imperial pint of SurlyFest at Cafe Twenty-Eight is a great way to wind down a long week. A nice spiciness from the rye in this Oktoberfest interpretation from Surly Brewing along with dry hopping to make it really stand out. Smooth and malty for the coming... Read More
Oct 28, 2011 | Beer Reviews
Oh how I love the Darkness. It returns each year and so do I to Cafe Twenty-Eight where the Surly Darkness glassware add to the enjoyment somehow. Order a glass to enjoy while you wait for your delicious food to come. Then order another glass for after your meal... Read More
