Author Archive: SmallTimeDrinker

Cooking with Beer: Budweiser Wings

Cooking with Beer: Budweiser Wings

Ok Ok I know your thinking “Budweiser?”  Yes I cook with Bud.  Why? Well for one its cheap.  Although it may lack flavor in the glass; it has flavor after being reduced at a boil.  It provides a simple cheap way to instill flavor... read more »

 

Cooking With Beer: Backdraft Flank

Cooking With Beer: Backdraft Flank

Sometimes cooking with beer works sometimes it does not.  This is the first recipe I developed myself for the blog.  Developing a recipe involves a great deal of trial and error, but perseverance will result in success.  I know summer is... read more »

 

#7 of 1001 Pullman Brown Ale

#7 of 1001 Pullman Brown Ale

Another in the Series based off of 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)) Flossmoor is one of my favorite places to go in Chicago, unfortunately it is too far to just stop by for a quick drink.  I stopped by Flossmoor as... read more »

 

Beer Review: Sigda’s Green Chili by Cooper Smith’s of Fort Collins

Beer Review: Sigda’s Green Chili by Cooper Smith’s of Fort Collins

Wednesdays are for beer reviews and I know I have been telling you all about the 1001 beers.  However, I had one of those beers that change perspective last weekend. Sigda’s Green Chili was light and crisp with a fiery chili side.  I... read more »

 

Denver The Initial Report

Denver The Initial Report

So I went to Denver over the weekend.  Here are my initial thoughts: SWEET.  Yeah that sums it up.  We started at a place called Cooper Smith’s, New Belgium, and Odell’s on day one.  And yes all were awesome.  Day two we took... read more »

 

Back From Denver Metro

Back From Denver Metro

Hey Everyone!  Back from the Denver Metro area.  Got lots of great beer, great times and unfortunately some altitude sickness.  Anyhow as I did not get back until late there will be no Tough Topic today.  I will try to post a quick recap... read more »

 

EPIC 2010 LOOMS

EPIC 2010 LOOMS

Ok, so for those of you who do not know Beer Bitch has planned some sort of Epic BeerCation.  I am calling it Epic 2010.  She claims to have produced a book of 140 pages in length to serve as a guide.  I am notorious about researching breweries... read more »

 

#6 of 1001 Stone’s Ruination IPA

#6 of 1001 Stone’s Ruination IPA

Another in the Series based off of 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)) Stone Brewing sets itself apart from other breweries by refusing to use Cascade hops.  Now, let me tell you, Cascade is my favorite hop.  I love... read more »

 

Why Drink Craft Beer? Drink Local To Be Sustainable

Why Drink Craft Beer? Drink Local To Be Sustainable

Continuing my series on why people drink craft beer it is time to discuss the environmental impacts of beer.  This was one of the two comments people have left me as to why they drink craft beer.  Let me start by saying this topic really shouldn’t... read more »

 

Why Every Man Needs a Beer Bitch

Why Every Man Needs a Beer Bitch

So my girlfriend is my Beer Bitch.  Yes my Masters degree, Top 25 school, uber-professional girlfriend decided one day she wanted to be called Beer Bitch.  This is why thats awesome. How did she get the name? She offered to be called Beer... read more »