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August 2011 Blog Posts (50)

The DIPA Awards!

I just finished a project in which I reviewed the Top 20 Most Reviewed Double IPAs on Beer Advocate. It was a ton of fun, I learned a lot about the style and I developed some favorites. To wrap things up I decided to give out some awards for the best and worst DIPAs that I reviewed, so grab a Double IPA and enjoy the link:

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Added by Tyler Rippeteau on August 30, 2011 at 6:31pm — No Comments

Brew n 'Cue: Beer and barbecue paired

A bbq and beer idea for the upcoming holiday weekend: Smoked Tri-Tip, beer, and other yummy stuff!

Comments always welcome! Cheers!

Brew n 'Cue: Labor Day Ideas

Added by Robb Larson on August 30, 2011 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Suds on the Shore - Recap

How do the beers of the Midwest stack up against the west coast? I went to Michigan to attend the Suds on the Shore beer festival to find out for myself.

(Oh yeah, and I visited my… Continue

Added by Beer Diary... on August 30, 2011 at 11:14am — No Comments

BLOG #36c – THE THOMAS SHERATON, STOCKTON-ON-TEES

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-36c-thomas-sheraton-stockton-on.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 28, 2011 at 2:34pm — No Comments

BLOG#36b – THE STANDING ORDER, EDINBURGH

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog36b-standing-order-edinburgh.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 28, 2011 at 2:33pm — No Comments

BLOG #36a - JJ MOON'S, HORNCHURCH, ESSEX

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-36a-jj-moons-hornchurch-essex.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 28, 2011 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Hop River Ales: Vacation (Beercation) Recap...

http://hopriverales.blogspot.com/2011/08/vacation-beercation-recap.html

Added by HopRiverAles on August 27, 2011 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Hefeweizen beer challenge part I: The underdog Americans

A Hefeweizen blind taste test featuring American and German Hefes.

This is Part I: The Americans.

Comments are welcome! Cheers!

Hefe Challenge Part I

Added by Robb Larson on August 27, 2011 at 2:29pm — No Comments

BLOG #35 – THE BULL’S HEAD, WILSON, nr MELBOURNE, DERBY

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-35-bulls-head-wilson-nr-melbourne.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 26, 2011 at 3:55pm — No Comments

BLOG #34 - THE ROOK AND GASKILL INN, YORK

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-33-rook-and-gaskill-york.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 26, 2011 at 3:54pm — No Comments

BLOG #33 – THE THREE-LEGGED MARE, YORK

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-33-three-legged-mare-york.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 26, 2011 at 3:53pm — No Comments

BLOG #32 – DOCTOR BROWNS, MIDDLESBROUGH

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-32-doctor-browns-middlesbrough.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 26, 2011 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Brett a Manger - A Homage to Brasserie d'Orval

Don't you just hate those bloggers who think of a silly or whimsical subject title and then try their hardest to sculpt a blog post out of it? Who me you say?... how very dare you! What I would say is, I'm no expert on this subject and may get some facts wrong, but it's my genuine attempt to show my…

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Added by David Bishop on August 26, 2011 at 10:44am — No Comments

BLOG #31 – THE LAUREL INN, ROBIN HOOD’S BAY, NORTH YORKS.

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-31-laurel-inn-robin-hoods-bay.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 25, 2011 at 3:56pm — No Comments

BLOG #30 – CROWN INN, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-30-crown-inn-beeston-nottingham.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 25, 2011 at 3:55pm — No Comments

BLOG #29 - CAFÉ DEN ENGEL, ANTWERP

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-29-cafe-den-engel-antwerp.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 25, 2011 at 3:54pm — No Comments

BLOG #28 – BIRCH HALL INN, BECK HOLE, nr WHITBY, NORTH YORKS.

http://abeerintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-28-birch-hall-inn-beck-hole-nr.html

Added by J P Nicoll on August 25, 2011 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Hop River Ales: Busy Life is Busy... Also, Keg Jumping...

http://hopriverales.blogspot.com/2011/08/busy-life-is-busy-also-keg-jumping.html

Added by HopRiverAles on August 24, 2011 at 11:02pm — No Comments

Brewing: Consistency & Quality

A few months ago I tried a beer from a local micro-brewery. I mentioned I had tried it and that I liked it and I received a comment that "yeah sure, their beers are OK, but not consistent". I accepted this appraisal without really questioning it and moved on to my next beer. I got to thinking about this again last night as I was agonising over my 'virtual' brewery and could I possibly a) make a unique beer(s) and…

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Added by David Bishop on August 23, 2011 at 3:45pm — No Comments