December 28, 2006
Tröegs Mad Elf Holiday Ale
I picked up a 6 pack of this on my latest trip to Total Wine. Unfortunately, they are already gone. I’d read a few reviews of it that had really piqued my interest. The rest is history: tasty, tasty history. Aroma The beer smells hoppy with strong cherry flavors. There is a little spice, but [...]
December 28, 2006
Bistro Belgique Gourmande Under New Management
I’ve enjoyed several meals and even more Belgian imports at Bistro Belgique Gourmande in Occoquan, VA over the past couple of years. The original owners were a great older couple from Belgium that new how to make you feel welcome, as if you were sitting down to their own kitchen table for a warm meal, [...]
December 28, 2006
The Beer Prayer
The Beer Prayer When it comes to beer, we’re religious fanatics.
December 27, 2006
Shipyard Fuggles IPA
Having a brother-in-law who does web work for this Maine based brewery has its benefits. It seems every time we see my sister and her family, he’s got a case of Export Ale or, my favorite, Bluefin Stout waiting for us. I generally like the Shipyard beers. I’ve had a good number of them upon [...]
December 27, 2006
Dogfish Head Raison d’Extra
I’m a big fan of Dogfish Head’s Raison d’Etra, the less potent version of this beer. I’ve enjoyed it on several occasions. So when I finally had a chance to try this more hard hitting version of it last year on tap at Capital Ale House in Richmond, VA before a friend’s wedding, I jumped [...]
December 22, 2006
The Best Part About Being Predisposed Is Not Knowing It.
The Best Part About Being Predisposed Is Not Knowing It. Tomme Arthur of California-based The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing Company on why he doesn’t believe what he is doing is “extreme.”
December 22, 2006
Britain’s Oldest Beer Competition
Britain’s Oldest Beer Competition From Worthington’s White Shield & CAMRA comes the search for Britain’s oldest beer — and this after a beer dating back 130 years has already been found.
December 22, 2006
In The Fridge II
We had family in town last night, so I had to make another quick run to the store for reinforcements. So what’s in the fridge now? Euphorique (De Proefbrouwerij) Ommegang Abby Ale (Brewery Ommegang) Our Special Ale 2006 (Anchor Brewing) Maudite (Unibroue) Pangaea (Dogfish Head Craft Brewery) Fort (Dogfish Head Craft Brewery) Mad Elf Holiday [...]
December 22, 2006
Dogfish Head Midas Touch Golden Elixir
I’d seen this one on several occasions in the past, but it never piqued my interest. I suppose that is due to my reluctance to branch out into the fruit beer realm of the industry. But personal growth is a good thing, so I picked up a bottle recently. I’m glad I did. Aroma The [...]
December 22, 2006
Grolsch Ad: One Green Bottle
Here’s a great new ad from Grolsch. It’s loosely based on the story of one red paperclip. While it’s based on true events, there is still plenty of humor involved, especially when reviewing what was traded for the next items.
