Drinking for me is much more than just throwing down a couple beers or getting a quick buzz.

For centuries drinking has been a way to celebrate, mourn, release stress, compliment food, and to accompany socializing.

The latter has been my favorite.  I prefer to imbibe with friends or family.  It is…

An Introduction

Finally. Well it took long enough but we are finally ready to unite. It’s my fought really. I have been focusing so much time on my other blog (Crafty And The Beast) that i have neglected this one.

I will be honest. The idea of organizing a Beer Bloggers Alliance for the Delaware Valley…

The bottle claims that the New World Porter is also "A Pioneer Black IPA", and that might be a more accurate description.  Here's why.

Weasel turd beer. No, really.  Check the review! (link below)…

Brewing Company: P Weissbierbrauerie G. Schneider & Sohn

Location: Kelheim, Germany

ABV%:  8.2

IBU: ?



Appearance: (4/5)  The body was dark reddish-brown with minimal bubbles.  A one-finger, creamy light brown head that disappeared within a few minutes.



Aroma: (9/10) This had a little bit of…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIIEI25gCmA

Beer Review of Southern Tier Mokah



Brewing Company: Southern Tier Brewing Co.



Location: Lakewood, NY



ABV%: 11.2



IBU: ?



Appearance: (3/5) Pitch black body with a minimal head in the brandy snifter. Head color was…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSTErZGnWOk

This IPA comes from Southern Tier Brewery based in Lakewood, NY.  The Abv. is 7.3% and IBU is 65.



Appearance: (3/5)  The IPA pours a amber/copper like color. A creamy thin head that's pretty much off-white.

Medium carbonation with tiny bubbles …

I have a month left in Chicago before I move out to Colorado and I wanted to pay tribute to the excellent and budding craft beer scene in my hometown.  So, before I leave, I am reviewing 20 essential Chicago Area beers:

http://20beersin20nights.blogspot.com/2011/06/introducing-chicago-beer-project.html

Go to my site at

http://backyardbrewer.blogspot.com/

to see three videos of talks given by Professional brewers at the NHC including Mitch Steele of Stone Brewing.

I reviewed the Hop Wallop recently and while I did enjoy it, I was a little disappointed by its lack of balance.  Anyhow, here's the review:

http://20beersin20nights.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-15-victory-hop-wallop.html

 The ever enthusiastic Mark Dredge asked the question, what does craft beer mean and so here's my response.  http://rabidbarfly.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-craft-beer-means-to-me.html

Some of the grumpier old bloggers don't like the phrase craft beer, what do you think of it?

Happy Sunday!

Oskar Blues cans!  I'm excited:

The latest review from 20 Beers in 20 Nights:

I spent the morning at Leeds Brewery yesterday, and cam home with some of thier new cask-aged beer Gyle 479. Here's hat I thought....

http://goodpeopleeats.blogspot.com/2010/12/leeds-gyle-479.html

Let us know what you think if you have any!

http://goodpeopleeats.blogspot.com/2010/12/open-it-jw-lees-harvest-ale-2007.html

It wasn't until I opened this cracker that I realised how significant a beer it was.