Octoberfest Seasonals, Back Again!
It’s that time of year again. We’re heading back into the Octoberfest season with some great seasonal brews. Last year we covered a bit about Oktoberfest so we won’t rehash the obvious, today. It’s just important to remember to go out and try a few octoberfest seasonal beers this year.
We’re not saying you’ve got to [...]
Everyday Drinkers Podcast 16: Brewing Beer
This episode we tap into Doug’s knowledge and experiences from brewing beers; we’ll cover boiling wort, carbonation, top and bottom fermenting and all the ins and outs about beer brewing.
If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to brew your own beer or how long it takes to prepare and get the job done, this is [...]
Worlds Largest Flip Cup Tournament Updates
It’s almost time for the worlds largest flip cup tournament! As we’ve mentioned before, you can never say you’ve mastered all the skills in flip cup until you’ve won a tournament or at least seen where you stand amongst your drinking peers.
Now that the Olympics have been folded into the record books, it’s time to [...]
Averna Cocktail Contestants Prepare for Sicilian Competition
Imagine the pressures of being a top five finalist in a cocktail competition. Years of lifes experiences have finally paid off, probably much of those experiences were at the wrong end of a cocktail - drinking, not mixing. With experience comes power and with power comes the pressures of battling for the number one spot.
Averna [...]
Brand Loyalties: Buying Your Favorite Beverage Brands
When it comes to gift giving and buying accessories for your beer, wine and general drinking needs, do you find you’ll purchase brands you know and love? Or, do you tend to buy brands that you want people to think you know and love.
For instance, I’m a big tequila fan but there are very few [...]
What is Sake?
Sake is a Japanese word which means “alcoholic beverage,” but here in the US we use it to represent their alcoholic beverage made from rice. Imagine if a country used “Beer” to represent Budweiser and you’re on the right track as to how we’re using “Sake” in our language.
But, Sake represents more than just an [...]
WoodStock Station and Brewery
If you’re in the White Mountain area of New Hampshire you may want to stop down in Woodstock to Woodstock Station and Brewery. The Brewery has a nice little sit down restaurant inside, somehow casual in nature, like an all American style restaurant.
You can order from a large selection of items, some are very tasty [...]
Everyday Drinkers Podcast 15: Summer Beer
This episode covers all things summer in the beer catalog, from ales to lagers to creamy hippie beers which require constant refridgeration. We take a look at the history of the summer ale in comparison to other seasons and listen to Doug tell us why he hates beers with lemon taste.
We also talk about my [...]
Otter Creek ‘Otter Summer Ale Review
It’s that time of year, the time for a nice refreshing seasonal beer with the taste of summer. Otter Creek, a brewery located in Vermont, has their ‘Otter Summer Ale in season and it’s the perfect pick-me-up for a relaxing summer day.
This crisp yellow beer mimics that of the sun with a slight cloudy haze [...]
Double Dog Double Pale Ale Review
If you’re a fan of hops and aroma’s you’ll want to checkout Flying Dog’s Canis Major beer known as Double Dog Double Pale Ale. Pour it into a glass and enjoy the rich amber color with a forthy white head which fades after a few minutes.
Before sipping, take a moment to enjoy the hoppy aromas, [...]
