Author Archive: SmallTimeDrinker

And The Winner Is…

And The Winner Is…

MASGLBC!  Won the Great Lakes Brewing Company Hat Giveaway we had during the month of January.  I guess he must be a big fan of Great Lakes as he commented on almost every article!  Congrats your hat is on the way!

 

Unitasker I Think Not!

Unitasker I Think Not!

Erin Doland over at the website Unclutterer publishes a weekly feature on her site called “unitaskers”.  She wants you to laugh at how they ridiculously clutter your life.  While many weeks she has some of the stupidest I have... read more »

 

Tough Topic: Is An Unexplored Beer Worth Drinking?

Tough Topic: Is An Unexplored Beer Worth Drinking?

I took my annual holiday road trip to see family, and like any good beer geek I made a pit stop for beer.  On my itinerary were two breweries I have become quite familiar with, The Brew Kettle and Great Lakes Brewing Company.  The Brew Kettle... read more »

 

Beer Review: Winter Ale by Alaskan Brewing Co.

Beer Review: Winter Ale by Alaskan Brewing Co.

Alaskan Winter Ale is one of my favorite Winter beers.  The 6.4% ABV does not push you over the edge as many winter beers do, and allows you to enjoy more than one in a sitting.  Spruce tips have been historically added to beer recipes throughout... read more »

 

Win a Great Lakes Brewing Company Hat

Win a Great Lakes Brewing Company Hat

Starting today, and until the end of January, Very Small Beer has a contest running to win a Great Lakes Brewing Company winter hat.  This is the same knit cap you can buy in their store for $17.95.   Just so you all know this contest is... read more »

 

Sorry For All Those Emails

Sorry For All Those Emails

Dear Subscribers, Over the holiday break a series of posts were deleted accidentally while the database was updated.  Unfortunately as these posts were restored over 30 emails were sent out to some subscribers.  As I updated the posts I had... read more »

 

#19 of 1001 La Folie by New Belgium

#19 of 1001 La Folie by New Belgium

  La Folie 2011 La Folie Sour Brown Ale started as an experiment at New Belgium with the first batch produced in 2000.  Aged in French Oak barrels, La Folie is New Belgium’s first barrel-aged beer.  Due to the barrel aging process,... read more »

 

Time To Get Social

Time To Get Social

You may have noticed Beer Bitch has taking over most of the writing the last couple weeks.  While she was furiously typing, I have been furiously coding the website for a number of improvements.  The first I am sure you all see right now.... read more »

 

Gifts For The Beer Geek

Gifts For The Beer Geek

With holiday shopping in full swing I thought I would list a few suggestions.  For those of you not sure what to buy I hope these suggestions come in handy.  Many of these items are available through Amazon as well as local retailers.  If... read more »

 

#18 of 1001 Alaskan Amber by Alaskan Brewing Co.

#18 of 1001 Alaskan Amber by Alaskan Brewing Co.

Alaskan Amber is based on a replication of an early 1900’s beer sold in Juneau, Alaska, home to Alaskan Brewing Company.  This Alt beer is fermented colder than most ales and for longer periods.  I decided Alaskan Amber is the perfect... read more »