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Get Canned for a Cause, written 3 days ago, Need a job? Could some canned goods help get you through the economy that’s in the, er . . . can? Looking for an organic t-shirt? Can’t wait to try some canned beers? Confused about why I’m asking all these seemingly unrelated questions? Get Canned i...

Finishing the week strong, written 5 days ago, Everyone said it was going to be a weak Black Friday. We had a great day, so thanks to everyone that dropped by the humble storefront! We appreciate you. Even on the way to work yesterday, I-240 was backed-up from the Asheville Mall exits in both dire...

National Lampoons Visits DeWitt, MI, written 2 days ago, This past weekend, per the "tradition" dictated to me by Mrs. Smitty, it was time to hang the Christmas lights. That about sums it up. Now that said, I do not have 25,000 bulbs, as Clark Griswold does. In fact, comparatively, I ...

Infusion Mashing and Decoction for Brewing Beer, written 6 days ago, Mash profiles have a significant impact on home brewed beer.   Using an authentic mashing technique for a particular beer style will improve the flavor, clarity and character of your finished beer. This week we provide an overvie...

Dogfish Head Alehouse, written 1 week ago, Jesse and I high tailed it to Dogfish Head Alehouse after missing the Flyingdog tour. So many choices, so little time... After we departed Flyingdog last week, we swung over to Dogfish Head brew pub for some chow and a couple more craft brews. We hit th...

Alaskan Brewery Pale Ale, written 1 day ago, You know what’s tasty? Alaskan Pale Ale. This is going to be an abridged review because, frankly, there isn’t a whole lot to write about this beer that hasn’t already been said about great pale ales. It pours a light and effervescent pale golden ...

SAMUEL ADAMS GOES BIG, written 15 hours ago, So, Samuel Adams is launching a series of high-gravity "imperial" beers. The first beer in this new series, at least with the designation and packaging reflecting the idea, is an Imperial White - a bold choice in styles for a big beer, as witbie...

Beer of the Moment - Hook Norton Twelve Days, written 5 days ago, One of the things I love about beer is that every beer and brewery has a story, and sometimes the story is as interesting as the beer itself. That is the case with the Hook Norton Brewery, located in Oxfordshire County, England. The...

The old reliable Twin Cities metro area beer, written 3 days ago, The reason I say this is that, usually, no matter where you go in the TC,  you can at least get yourself a Summit EPA.  I take advantage of this when I end up at bars/restaurants that have limited beer selections.  The Summit EPA,...

A Toast To Thirst, written 2 weeks ago, This week’s New Yorker features an unexpected treat by staff writer Burkhard Bilger. Call it the Barack Obama of beer articles: a ten-page analysis of the craft beer industry—and one of its provocateurs, Sam Calagione, of Dogfish Head Brewery—that sucker...

Beerbuddha's Six Pack: Christmas Beers, written 1 day ago, This months Six Pack beers are Christmas beers. Now there are a lot of great Christmas beers out there but I based my picks on quality, availability in New Orleans and price. Anchor Our Special Christmas 2008- San Francisco, California - ...

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Pepperwood Beers of the Month for December, written 1 day ago, Pepperwood Bistro & Brewpub (1455 Lakeshore Road, Burlington) will be releasing their Feature Beer of the month on Friday, December 5th, and a Cask Ale of the month on Friday, December 19th. The Feature Beer is a Winter Warmer with.....

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Friday night beer 11-14, written 2 weeks ago, Well we had 5 different beers last night. A few good and a few not so much. Those to face tasting and blogging by yours truly were: Jacks Pumpkin Spice from Michelob Belhaven Wee Heavy Hacker Pschorr Weisse Dark Orval Trappist Ale and finally Bards Tal...

Holiday Cheer from Town Hall, written 13 hours ago, Hey All, We have entered the month of holiday cheer! I think you need the schedule of Holiday Beer. Monday, December 8: Jubilation release- 6.8%abv Dark, spicy(from hops), hoppy IPA. Monday, December 15: Festivus XXX release- 6.4%abv Traditional ...

Agave Wheat Review, written 2 days ago, Breckenridge Brewery's Agave Wheat appeared in HEB last week, so I grabbed a six pack. Agave Wheat Appearance (0-3): Pours up a golden yellow with a thin white head that dissipates quickly. 2 Aroma/Bouquet (0-4): Spicy smell that smells a little "...