I am a lover of big, strong, tasty brews so it shouldn't surprise anyone that I rank Dogfish Head Brewing Company among my favorites. I like most every product produced by this company and when I found out that brewer and entrepreneur Sam Calagione wrote a book about his brewing … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2009
Celebrating German Heritage in Galveston, Texas
October is a month of transition in the United States as most areas of the nation witness cooler temperatures, shorter days, and autumn colors. The month of October is also notable for one other very important reason: Oktoberfest celebrations, many of which are held in numerous … [Read more...]
Rogue Somer Orange Honey Ale: Sweet and Refreshing, but Good Enough for Rogue?
Summertime beer is great for those times when you want something a little lighter and a little more refreshing. Fortunately, for the beer drinking public, manufacturers have responded in kind and there are dozens of summer seasonal products just waiting to be consumed. One of … [Read more...]
Simple, Hoppy IPA for Beginners
Michelob Porter isn’t Pretty, but the Taste is Acceptable
I love most all styles of beer, but I have a special affection for dark brew. Given an open choice, I will almost always select a dark beer such as porter or stout instead of a lighter beer like a pilsner or wheat ale. I also tend to judge these types of beer more harshly and one … [Read more...]