June 19, 2013
5:10 p.m.
A lot going on in the beer world, and with a lot of time off lately, I’m starting to fall behind on it all. So, here’s all of it all at once.
First up, the “Brooklyn Brewery Mash: Advenutres in Food, Film, Music, Books & Beer”...
June 18, 2013
5:10 p.m.
For some reason, several people have asked my about my review policy lately, so I’m going to explain it here.
If a brewery sends me beer, it’s not guaranteed I will review it. I review brand new to the market beers, but if its a beer that is ...
June 13, 2013
5:15 p.m.
Last week, I wrote a blog making fun of the new OnTap Liquid Beer Enhancer, scoffing that a squeeze of some liquid into a beer can turn a bland, mass-produced lager into a fine craft ale.
The fine folks of OnTap stepped up, sending me a sample package of...
June 12, 2013
5:15 p.m.
The Copper House Tavern, a new pub at 477 Totten Pond Road, will host a Harpoon Brewery tap take over on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Among the beers available will be two new pilot beers, the Schwarz Bier and the Barrel-aged porter.
Also available wi...
June 11, 2013
5:15 p.m.
If you read this blog often, you’ll probably notice that I have one particular pet peeve – seasonals that are released waaaaaayyyy before the season they’re brewed for.
Last night, I got an email that instantly irritated me – the ...
June 10, 2013
5:13 p.m.
My neighbor was generous enough to give me a bottle of Hill Farmstead Ephraim this past week.
He didn’t need to, but I’ve given him a lot of my beer, and he was kind enough to return the favor. I can’t thank him enough for this generous...
June 7, 2013
5:13 p.m.
Craft brewers be warned, you are no longer needed.
There is no longer a need to pay the extra money for your finely crafted beer. Now, I can buy an 18 pack of cheap beer and then buy an OnTap Liquid Beer Enhancer and you’re all set.
OK, maybe not....
June 6, 2013
5:14 p.m.
Narragansett Beer has once again released a tie for Father’s Day.
The new ties – one designed by Ivonne Blanco of Boston and the other by Ricky Perotta, of West Warwick, R.I.
The ties are available, while supplies last, at package stores th...
June 5, 2013
5:13 p.m.
Founders Brewing Company easily falls near the top of my list of favorite breweries, but I’m not so sure about the newest entry into the Backstage series – Mango Magnifico.
I like mangoes, and I actually think it’s a flavor that could t...
June 4, 2013
5:12 p.m.
It’s time to take a look at a few new beers that have hit the liquor store shelves in the past few weeks – some are tasty and others … well, others may be an acquired taste.
First up is the Jack’s Abby Brewing’s Smoked Maple...
