I really want a bottle of Samuel Adams Infinium. I don’t know why, I just do. I first stopped into Binny’s out in Downers Grove on the release date. Their truck is a day late. I hear it is selling fast so I call Binny’s... read more »
December 14, 2010 3:11 pm / 2 comments
Beer Bitch took the camera this morning. I being a moron reminded her to take it, yet I failed to download my photos. She will make fun of me. This is why nice guys finish last. Reviews to come tonight.
December 6, 2010 2:57 pm / no comments
This weekend is Open It Weekend. I first heard about this event from Pencil and Spoon. Any beer drinker has bottles of stuff he or she has been saving for a special occasion. The idea behind Open It is that now is that special occasion.... read more »
December 4, 2010 2:55 pm / no comments
The first real winter storm of 2010-11 is rolling in. Go out get yourself a winter warmer or two, and maybe some Christmas Ales and batten down the hatches. In the next few days look for a story on Northeast Ohio Christmas beers, locations... read more »
December 3, 2010 2:54 pm / no comments
The other day I was given a heads-up by a store on getting myself a bottle of Rare Bourbon County Stout by Goose Island. I discussed whether to purchase Rare with Beer Bitch. This discussion should send up a big red flag. I never discuss... read more »
December 2, 2010 2:42 pm / no comments
Last Sunday Discovery Channel aired the first episode of Brew Masters. The show follows Sam Calagione as he makes some of Dogfish Head’s 31 annual brews. The first episode followed Sam as he collaborated with Sony Music on Bitches... read more »
November 28, 2010 2:11 pm / no comments
Wednesday I posted that Nectar Ales has the only Hemp beer. I was wrong. I was promptly informed by a reader of O’Fallon Hemp Hop Rye. This beer is also made with hemp seeds. A six pack has been obtained and I hope to have a... read more »
November 26, 2010 2:06 pm / no comments
Today Americans pause and remember what we are thankful for. About a year after landing at Plymouth Rock and a successful harvest, the Pilgrims celebrated by holding the first Thanksgiving. Beer played a role in getting them there. They... read more »
November 25, 2010 2:06 pm / no comments
That is right folks, tonight on the Discovery Channel two shows will have beer as a prominent focus. At 8:00/ 7:00 CST Dirty Jobs is airing an episode titledBeer Processing. My DVR says the episode is new, but chicken sexer is listed as... read more »
November 21, 2010 1:55 pm / no comments
This week both Fox News and MSNBC report on how beer may have “lubricated” civilization. Scientists now believe that early Neolithic people drank beer at celebrations. Scientists also believe early man likely spent considerable time making... read more »
November 11, 2010 1:48 pm / no comments