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
Every fall people start asking me to explain the difference between a porter and stout. The answer not much, but a whole lot. The history of these two beers have crossed paths, and I am sure someone could write a book on the history of porter... read more »
November 3, 2010 11:39 am / no comments
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 »
October 22, 2010 9:49 am / no comments
It was a slightly cooler summer evening so I decided to drink the last of my Goose Island Oatmeal Stout. Goose retired this beer early this year. What a shame. The stout was the only year round locally produced stout in Chicago. Sure... read more »
August 11, 2010 8:29 am / 1 comment
Black Chocolate Stout By Brooklyn Brewery
This is a beer I been babying for a while. Its been sitting in the back of my cabinet since the Winter 07-08, Also the point where I started my own business. I felt this beer would be... read more »
August 1, 2010 8:09 am / 1 comment