On the Road: Vancouver
I spent much of last week on the West Coast for work, attending a conference in Vancouver. I didn't have a ton of free time - I was busy 8…
How Could They Tell?
Sometimes the jokes just write themselves. I feel bad for the poor MillerCoors PR guy who had to announce this news. MillerCoors has recalled a batch of Coors Light in…
Down the Homestretch
I haven't posted about Beer Appreciation in a while. I'm getting closer to finishing the case. So here goes on the ones I have had recently. Bells Winter White Ale:…
Beer Appreciation Catchup
I have slacked off in regards to Beer Appreciation, both in writing and tasting. I have had five beers since I last posted about the project, but only one since…
Outside My Comfort Zone
As I have said several times, the great thing about Beer Appreciation is that it allows me to try some styles I normally couldn't or wouldn't try without forcing me…
Care For a Smoke?
When I signed up for Beer Appreciation, I knew I would have some interesting experiences. I have no problem trying new beers, but I generally stick with the same styles…
Appreciating Beer
The first night I dug into my Beer Appreciation beers, I finished off two good beers - the Sierra Nevada Wet Hop Harvest Ale and the Budweiser American Ale. I…
Mine, All Mine
At first, I didn't want to do it. My friend Eric Trimmer from the Trouble Brewing blog was looking for people to take part in what he calls "Beer Appreciation."…
My Kingdom for a Draft
I enjoy a cold beer from time to time. Anyone who knows me would not dispute that. Right now, I have two or three varieties in the fridge and a…
Time for a Party
In the aftermath of my 40th birthday recently, I noticed something about the gifts I received. Almost every one had something to do with food or beer.
Part of me wondered what this said about me. Do I drink too much or do I just enjoy quality beer? Am I a glutton or do I just enjoy eating out? Am I so hard to buy for that people just fall back on the simplest gift?
After talking to my wife, I realized that I had no room to complain. I liked getting beer and oft cards for restaurants. Outside of someone dropping big bucks to give me a Wii, I really didn’t want anything special for my birthday. I really appreciated that people knew my tastes so well.