August 31st, 2009 by sarah
So I left off at Hopcat and sloshed my way back to the hotel… I awoke feeling like I had been hit by a train while riding a tilt-a-whirl during a marching band’s practice.
After a cold shower and a bottle of ibuprofen, on the road again! New Holland Brewing is in Holland, MI, a replica city of its European namesake complete with yearly tulip festival and working Dutch windmill! Read the rest of this entry »
August 26th, 2009 by sarah
Yep, one of these days I really will DL the rest of the GTMW pics for your viewing pleasure, I swear, but just a few notes from this past week:
‘Tis the Saison
Larry at Iron Hill West Chester unleashed his staff onto his Saison, allowing them to funk-defy it in whatever unadulterated way they deemed tasty. Then he invited the world to come sample the formulations and vote on their favorites. The varieties included La Peche Mode (peaches, honey, rhubarb, and a little too much pepper…), Betrayal (black licorice-ish), Awesome Sauce (pineapple, honey, and mango- hmmm… don’t have to think too hard about that name right?), and Chai’natown Bus, the clear winner of the group that gives new meaning to being tea-bagged while drinking. Interesting concept and IH will be brewing the ChaiBus, hopefully available soon.
Chocolate Starfish
What the eff was going through the Left Hand marketing team when they named a beer after the glory hole? Nice ingredient list too- cola, coffee, and chewy raisins, all the makings of a… no, that’s even too gross for me to say! What’s next? The Brown Eye-PA?
UJ’s Wedding
Everyone’s favorite bartender at Union Jacks’ (this week at least) attached his balls to a sturdy chain (we call her Liz) this past Monday night at Union Jacks, complete with dinner, open bar (Dreamweaver, Two Hearted, the grape stuff and the clear stuff), and an awesome concert from the totally popular local band Frog Holler. Congrats guys!
August 21st, 2009 by sarah
Beerfest Resume:
List of Accomplishments - Vermont Brewers Fest, San Diego Strong Ale Fest (and various Stone and Lost Abbey events), Boston Extreme Beer Fest, and many fests in the Philly Area from the Kennett Square to the Real Ale festival
Future Goals – GABF, Oregon Brewers Festival, Knoxville Brewers Jam, and Brewgrass Festival
But this year I succeeded in scoring tickets to the Great Taste of the Midwest, no easy feat as they are as readily obtainable as winning the Powerball jackpot. Read the rest of this entry »
August 18th, 2009 by sarah
Our usual Monday night tasting was elevated to maximum strength last night with the annual Barleywine collection that challenged even the most cirrhosis infected livers! Check out this lineup and tell me you don’t get a little intoxicated just reading it: Read the rest of this entry »
August 17th, 2009 by sarah
There are very few jobs (bounty hunter, road kill collector, head urinal polisher maybe) where applicants can overlook the “ever been convicted of a crime” question and be rewarded with multi year deals and millions of dollars. Michael Vick does not belong back in the NFL as a starter, backup, or even water boy. I don’t care what kind of talent he has (or had). These professional athletes are idolized and respected by millions of young kids who look up to the pedestal we put these guys on, which is obviously above the law… As for Vick’s interview with the lawyers and PR firms trying to give this story an activist spin, I’ve heard enough of the rehearsed bullshit coming out of his mouth. He doesn’t feel bad for how he treated those animals- he’s just missing the cabbage. Quit giving this guy airtime! Read the rest of this entry »
