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Beer Archive
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An Excuse To Drink – May 3, 1915: “In Flanders Fields” Written by John McCrae
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsOn this date in during the early days of World War I, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae penned the words of his immortal poem “In Flanders Fields”: In Flanders fields the poppies... -
Drinking Calendar: May 2012
Posted on May 1, 2012 | No CommentsDrinking “Holidays”: All Month: National Tavern Month May 4: National Homebrew Day May 5: Cinco de Mayo May 5: Kentucky Derby May 25: Towel Day (Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy)... -
Beer Review – Ommegang Rare Vos
Posted on April 30, 2012 | No CommentsBrewed by Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY Had on tap, at 85 West Café, in NYC Color: Slightly cloudy, yellow gold Bouquet: mellow, citrus and lemon notes prominent Taste: wheat flavor... -
Beer Review – Kelso pilsner
Posted on April 23, 2012 | No CommentsThis is a Czech style pilsner brewed by the Greenpoint Beerworks, Brooklyn, NY. Had on tap at the 85 West Bar (Marriot Downtown) in the Financial District, NYC. Served in... -
Beer Review – Leinenkugel Big Eddy Wee Heavy Scotch Ale
Posted on April 4, 2012 | No CommentsLet’s Get this out of the Way- The Disclosure: Leinenkugel sent us a sample of their new Big Eddy Wee Heavy Scotch Ale. The Nose: Smelled like a rich hot... -
Drinking Calendar – April
Posted on April 1, 2012 | No CommentsAPRIL is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. Winter kept us warm, covering Earth in forgetful... -
This Just In – National Bohemian Beer releases Camden Yards 20TH Anniversary Commemorative Can
Posted on March 29, 2012 | No Comments“On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Camden Yards, Pabst Brewing Company is releasing commemorative National Bohemian on-can packaging to celebrate these two great Baltimore traditions. Conceived last October... -
Beer Review – Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Lager
Posted on March 26, 2012 | No CommentsMild and well mannered, this beer pours golden with a slight fruity smell. The flavor balance is excellent: flavorful but not excessive. Definitely a session beer. If you live or visit... -
This Just In – Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Introduces Big Eddy Wee Heavy Scotch Ale
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsLEINENKUGEL’S INTRODUCES BIG EDDY WEE HEAVY SCOTCH ALE; FIRST OF THREE BOLD, BALANCED BREWS TO LAUNCH IN 2012 CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (March 5, 2012) – The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company... -
Beer Review – Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale
Posted on March 19, 2012 | No CommentsA hoppy pale ale named for a notorious fire on the Cuyahoga River during the 1970’s. Pours a light golden brown with a billowing head. Citrus and pine notes also present. Satisfying...
