Archive for: Bro

The Beermosa

The Beermosa

Beer cocktails will be the next big thing in beer.  The beermosa is a take on the mimosa.  Mimosa’s are composed of two parts orange juice to one part champagne.  I can not take credit for working up this beermosa recipe.  Bro came across a... read more »

 

Book Review: The Little Black Book Of Beer

Book Review: The Little Black Book Of Beer

The Little Black Book Of Beer provides a concise, easy to read, review of all the beer basics.  At approximately four by six inches this truly is a little black book.  Additionally, this was my first beer book.  I found it so useful getting... read more »

 

Sweet Potato Ale by Hamburger Mary’s

Sweet Potato Ale by Hamburger Mary’s

Sweet Potato Ale from Hamburger Mary’s is one of those fruit/ vegetable beers you do not expect to see when walking into a bar. Bro gave me the heads up on this one and she said I really needed to try it.  We headed over recently and... read more »

 

Guinness Stout vs. Lager

Guinness Stout vs. Lager

Black Lager In Chicago and possibly a few other markets Guinness did a test run of a black lager under the Guinness name.  Guinness is an iconic brand and one that does not seem to have the negative connotations of Miller, Bud etc.... read more »

 

Throwing a Party: Part 1

Throwing a Party: Part 1

A Few Selections For This Year Well since fall has some of my most favorite beers I am throwing my annual Oktoberfest Party.  How does one throw a beer party? Step 1: Theme Pick a theme you like and can work with.  Oktoberfest is... 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 have a beer tasting?

Why have a beer tasting?

So Bro just left from another of out beer tastings.  We did seven beers tonight.  Which means we split seven.  Overall, I am a happy with the outcome.   Why do a tasting? It’s cheap.  Simply put Bro and I contribute a few beers... read more »

 

Having a Beer Buddy

Having a Beer Buddy

I think everyone needs a beer buddy.  A beer buddy is someone who enjoys similar yet distinctive tastes from your own. My beer buddy named Bro is less experienced than me although we are working on her.  (Yeah Bro is a girl, but she can beat... read more »