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Beer reviews and education
Gouda may sound like humdrum cheese, but think again. This pure, concentrated cow’s milk cheese from Holland is cave aged 18 months to an elegant perfection. The color and texture kinda look like a hunk of cheddar you forgot in the back of the fridge,
... Read More »Wine might be making decent inroads into our consumption habits, but Americans still love beer. Think football season, hockey season, barbecue season and the one day when we all drink some sort of grain-influenced beverage: St. Patrick’s Day. Hey, it’s an excuse to get embarrassingly inebriated ... Read More »
Bring a low-carb-aholic, I don’t drink much beer anymore. It’s a rare decadence allowed only when something incredible drips in my lap. Like last night.
... Read More »Like many youngsters, I was always curious about how things were made: food, babies and, er, food. Vertically challenged, I’d perch on a stool at the stove to observe the concoctions my parents brewed, taking notes for later. Since then, my yearning to explore hasn’t waned, including a ... Read More »
Cinnamon spice and everything nice … that’s what my beer is made of. Now is when seasonal beers hit the shelves and brew aficionados get goosebumps from the options. Pumpkin, allspice, chocolate and all things holiday spruce up ales and lagers to accent our numerous food options this time ... Read More »
It’s time once again to embrace, or conquer, the heat for Memorial Day. Not sure how this somber holiday got associated with grillin’ and chillin’ ’round the pool, but I’m cool with having the day off, slurping down wine and wolfing seasoned, seared meats. But it brings ... Read More »