Black Irish
Made the rounds this past Tuesday in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Plenty of corn beef & cabbage, “green” beer, etc. While the “wearing of the green” is the theme for this day, 2 beers with a black...
View ArticleFavorite Beers
Here is a list of my Favorite Beers. I have listed them in alphabetical order, along with the brewery, location, style, ABV content, and some comments for your reference. A – J Anchor Steam Beer;...
View ArticlePlanes, Trains & No Automobiles
No rental car, no problem. The Pacific Northwest has some of the best public transportation around. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation, and spent a considerable amount of time exploring Seattle. Anne...
View ArticleFit For A King
I love what I’m doing! I get to drink beer, correspond with fellow beer enthusiasts, breweries, etc. and if I’m lucky, get to sample a couple of gems from one of them. Such was the case with Strangford...
View ArticleCarolina In My Mind
Anne and I had a great vacation in North Carolina last week, and savored the best that this wonderfully diverse state had to offer. The Tar Heel State also has a diverse list of breweries and brewpubs,...
View Article99 Bottles of Beer: Part Deux
Anne and I attended 99 Bottles of Beer On The Wall Part 2 at Mr. Beery’s on Friday night. We were on vacation when the first one took place, and were fortunate enough to catch this one. For $20 apiece,...
View ArticleThe Avery Dugana Double IPA, Smuttynose IPA, Oskar Blues Gubna Imperial IPA
By Matt Goldstein & Pat Smith During a weekend of absolute debauchery in Atlantic City with all you can eat and drink comps, ringside seats at the fight, hot rocks at the craps table and insidious...
View ArticleWindy City Brews: Goose Migration
Anne and I were in Chicago this past week on vacation. We enjoyed everything that this world class city had to offer, including exceptional food and drink. And you knew we just had to pay a visit to...
View ArticleA Smashing Birthday Bash
Saturday marked the one year anniversary for SRQ craft beer pub Growlers. Owners Kevin and Sherry Kolyno put together a great birthday bash, with everything from a delicious barbecue, prize drawings,...
View ArticleFrankenstein & A Banshee
Swung by the Mad Crow on Thursday to see the latest beers that Darren and Charles had brewed. With Fall approaching for most of the country, even here in Tampa Bay, I was in the mode for a good Autumn...
View ArticleSmooth Sampling: Newcastle Winter IPA
I received several samples this past week of an IPA that is part of Newcastle’s Limited Edition Series. Having enjoyed several of the Scottish brewery’s offerings in the past, including New Castle...
View ArticleAll In Good Taste
I swung by the Tasting Room at Cigar City Brewing in Tampa on Thursday night, as the brewery had Brandy Barrel Aged Hunahpu’s on tap. As if that wasn’t great enough, there were several other ales that...
View ArticleA Bevy Of Brews On The Bayou
Cajun Cafe on the Bayou hosted its 6th Annual Fall Craft Beer Festival on a beautiful afternoon this past Saturday. A sold out crowd turned out for an event that has been selected by RoadTripForBeers...
View ArticleRocky Mountain Way: Part 1
I spent the past week in Denver, visiting my good friend Jack and making a few new friends while there. The Mile High City has a progressive frontier spirit, and a laid back welcoming vibe to it. And...
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