I spent much of last week on the West Coast for work, attending a conference in Vancouver. I didn’t have a ton of free time – I was busy 8 to 5 pretty much each day – but I did get some opportunities to explore the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Here are […]
Sometimes the jokes just write themselves. I feel bad for the poor MillerCoors PR guy who had to announce this news. MillerCoors has recalled a batch of Coors Light in the Southeastern United States after taste tests at the company’s Georgia brewery found the beer to be subpar. “We sampled it and realized it wasn’t […]
I haven’t posted about Beer Appreciation in a while. I’m getting closer to finishing the case. So here goes on the ones I have had recently. Bells Winter White Ale: Not my favorite style, but I enjoyed this one about as much as I could. I found it much more tasty when mixed with some […]
I have slacked off in regards to Beer Appreciation, both in writing and tasting. I have had five beers since I last posted about the project, but only one since New Year’s. The new job, a little sickness, leftover beer from our Christmas party and just plain old laziness kept me from dipping into this […]
As I have said several times, the great thing about Beer Appreciation is that it allows me to try some styles I normally couldn’t or wouldn’t try without forcing me to buy a case or spend a lot of money in a bar for a beer I might not like. This week’s two offerings perfectly […]
When I signed up for Beer Appreciation, I knew I would have some interesting experiences. I have no problem trying new beers, but I generally stick with the same styles – lagers, ales, pilsners and IPAs. I tend to forego something totally new. This experience, however, would not afford me that luxury. I paid for […]
The first night I dug into my Beer Appreciation beers, I finished off two good beers – the Sierra Nevada Wet Hop Harvest Ale and the Budweiser American Ale. I didn’t dip into the third one until tonight so I thought this would be a good time to talk a little about them. I really […]
At first, I didn’t want to do it. My friend Eric Trimmer from the Trouble Brewing blog was looking for people to take part in what he calls “Beer Appreciation.” In short, people pitch in to buy 24 cases of beer, then everyone gets one beer from each case. This way you can try some […]
I enjoy a cold beer from time to time. Anyone who knows me would not dispute that. Right now, I have two or three varieties in the fridge and a few more (birthday presents) sitting downstairs waiting to be chilled. But even with that kind of selection, I still don’t feel completely happy. I want […]
In the aftermath of my 40th birthday recently, I noticed something about the gifts I received. Almost every one had something to do with food or beer. Part of me wondered what this said about me. Do I drink too much or do I just enjoy quality beer? Am I a glutton or do I […]