Nothing heavy here, just a couple of goofy beer links. First is a YouTube user-made commercial… a parody "beer" called "Buck Light." It’s pretty crude. But they’re obviously making a statement as to American macro lager… Second is "32 Things You Can Do with Beer." Fun read, mostly goofy. I … Continue reading

Is this: Beer: The Best Beverage in the World. I pretty much don’t care what the content of the article could be, they get a link based on that title alone. …actually it’s for a talk at the Palo Alto Research Center next Thursday, the 22nd. Sounds interesting: Brewing is … Continue reading

I’m not the first to be writing about the new Here’s to Beer website—both Stan and Jay have beaten me to the punch (Jay’s review is comprehensive)—and I’m sure I won’t be the last, but I thought I’d throw my two cents in. Especially since the folks behind it took … Continue reading

The French phrase "raison d’etre" means "reason for being," and for the Dogfish Head beer of the same name, there’s a double meaning (I think): "Raison" is a bit of a pun on "raisin," which is what this beer is brewed with. Well, not only raisins: green raisins and beet … Continue reading

In my review of Tsingtao, I mentioned that I didn’t think it was available at any retails outlets, only at Chinese restaurants. Not so; Lauren, the PR person who sent me the publicity package, assures me that Tsingtao certainly is available at retail in most major markets nationwide, though I’d … Continue reading

If I do another "50 beers before you die" series, Young’s Special London Ale will definitely be on it. This beer is bottled conditioned, which Young’s claims gives a "fuller, fresher flavour." It works. This beer is nearly perfect. Appearance: Looks like what a beer should look like. The color … Continue reading

Of their 60 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head says: Our flagship beer. A session India Pale Ale brewed with Warrior, Amarillo & ‘Mystery Hop X.’ A powerful East Coast I.P.A. with a lot of citrusy hop character. THE session beer for beer geeks like us! At 6% alcohol by volume, I’d … Continue reading

As I chronicled on my other blog, I was the guest on a local podcast earlier in the week, wherein we talked about beer labels. My friend Brian, who produces the ‘cast, basically asked the question, "Does beer label art make a difference?" You can listen to it (short, just … Continue reading

Samuel Adams Black Lager (grrrr I hate that their website asks you twice—twice!—for age verification! Plus it’s unlinkable Flash…) is a schwarzbier and one of their "Brewmaster’s Collection" beers. It’s a nice, drinkable session beer at only 4.9% alcohol and a good general introduction to the schwarzbier style. Appearance: Very … Continue reading

Tannen Bomb was one of my Advent Calendar picks in December, a sweet, malty holiday ale from Golden Valley Brewery here in Oregon. It’s nice and warming at 8% alcohol by volume without being head-splitting strong. Appearance: Orange, mostly clear, with a bit of head that also has a tint … Continue reading