Surly Brewing Wet 2011

Surly Brewing Wet 2011

Oct 24, 2011 | Beer Reviews

This year’s Surly Wet is out and features tons of fresh Citra hops.  These cans were about as fresh as they come having been filled earlier in the day.  That’s fresh.  Plenty of citrus goodness in both the aroma and flavor and super easy drinking, this is... Read More
Founders Harvest Ale

Founders Harvest Ale

Oct 21, 2011 | Beer Reviews

Fall comes and so do the fresh hopped beers.  One of the first to hit shelves is Founders Harvest Ale.  Wonderful fruity aroma and flavor with notes of bubblegum, grapefruit and juicy fruit flavors, it’s a wonderful hoppy brew that makes the coming cold a bit... Read More
Anniversary of the London Beer Flood

Anniversary of the London Beer Flood

Oct 17, 2011 | Thoughts

197 years ago today, view the London Beer Flood place.  A vat of beer containing about 162, pharm 128 gallons at the Meux and Company Brewery burst causing a chain reaction that ultimately spilled around 387,906 gallons of brew.  The beer then flooded out onto the... Read More
Belt Buckle Bottle Opener

Belt Buckle Bottle Opener

Oct 14, 2011 | Beer Gadgets

For years I’ve had a bottle opener on my belt buckle.  It’s on the backside of the buckle so it doesn’t look out of place.  When you need to pop a bottle, just flip the buckle.  I actually was unaware that my belt had the bottle opener built in for... Read More
Town Hall Brewery Oktoberfest

Town Hall Brewery Oktoberfest

Oct 14, 2011 | Beer Reviews

A couple weekends back, Town Hall Brewery hosted what they hope will be an annual 7 Corners Oktoberfest.  A big tent, a tap trailer with a number of Oktoberfest options including their own Oktoberfest plus Summit Oktoberfest and German imports, music from Doctor... Read More
Town Hall Brewery Fresh Hop 2011

Town Hall Brewery Fresh Hop 2011

Oct 11, 2011 | Beer Reviews

Each year Town Hall Brewery makes their fresh hopped brew from hops picked and shipped overnight to be thrown in the brew kettle less than 24 hours after being picked from the bine.  The hops change each year allowing the patrons to enjoy different flavors each year.... Read More

How To Talk Like A Beer Snob

Oct 7, 2011 | Thoughts

While I hope most of us don’t think of ourselves of snobs, I know that many do come across as one when attempting to talk to others about the merits of craft beer and why they believe it is far better than your typical American macro beer.  The infographic above... Read More
Town Hall Brewery Columbus Red

Town Hall Brewery Columbus Red

Oct 7, 2011 | Beer Reviews

Town Hall Brewery is known for not only their great regular lineup but also their ever changing list of seasonal beers.  The Columbus Red is “Autumnal colored ale rich in caramel malt, yet plenty of aroma/flavor from the Columbus (CTZ) hops used. Dry hopped with... Read More