You should check out the print edition (I know…I know. I’m old fashioned) because there are some cool articles on Hair of the Dog, English IPA’s and Crafstman Brewing.
or you can see what the beer geeks are ranting about HERE
I am repeating myself but…
…it’s Thursday, so go check out FoodGPS for my latest column and let me know what you think.
Review – Grandsun of Spot
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The Drunken Polack
This is a really cool website to learn about the cutting edge of beer. Dave reviews all sorts of beers and has an extensive list of beers he is willing to trade. Check out his site HERE to learn about his take on Stone Juxtaposition (amongst other beers).
Review – Leafer Madness
I have decided to start reviewing all the IPA’s in the fridge. Here is # 1!
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Beer Event Planner…
…in the UK. This is what I want to be when I grow up. In addition to having my own bottle shop of course.
Check Zak out HERE
Top 50 beers according to…
..Roger Protz
Pete Brown
Zak Avery
Jeff Evans
Click HERE for the slideshow.
It’s a Euro-Centric list. Strong on Hook Norton (which is fine) but includes Guinness and Sam Adams. Sure to cause controversy.
Rustic Canyon Beer Dinner
Review – Home Brewed Kriek
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How much is too much?
As I was surveying the posts on the Beer Advocate website, I came across a link to an event here in Southern California for a night of 100 beers. My first thought was, Dear God! They are going to need taxis and or ambulances for everyone attending (even with 2oz pours). But then I realized that not even the Homer Simpson could drink that much of Duff Light so I re-checked the advertisement and was shocked and or frightened to not see anything about skipping past beers at all.
There is no way I could appreciate the nuances of a beer after 15 samples. After 30, if I wasn’t on the floor sick, I would have a hard time knowing what style it was. If that makes me a lightweight, so be it but I can’t possibly imagine someone having and enjoying all 100 beers.
That is why when I hold tastings, like the upcoming Holiday Beer afternoon, you only get 5 or 6 healthy samples. That’s it. I make it worth the drive (as if free isn’t enough incentive) but I do not overpour. To me, the best tastings are short and sweet. (Unless you are having sour beers)