by Jacob My fascination with craft canned beer continues with the Snapperhead IPA from Butternuts Beer & Ale in Garrattsville, New York. Part of their Farmhouse Ale series, the Snapperhead is a very light amber color in the glass. Malty up frontContinue readingSnapperhead IPA and Abita Save Our Shores
by Jacob Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Elk Run Vineyard in Mt. Airy, Maryland. The drive out was beautiful. Having lived in the Washington suburbs for many years, it always strikes me how short the drive is fromContinue readingElk Run Vineyard
by Jacob Recently, I had the opportunity to try a beer from California that I was previously unfamiliar with. While shopping at Gilly’s Craft Beer and Fine Wine in Rockville (MD), I saw a can of Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Boont Amber AleContinue readingAnderson Valley Brewing Company Boont Amber Ale
by Jacob Sangiovese is one of my favorite grapes. Traditionally from Tuscany in Italy, Sangiovese is a robust grape that can be used to make wines similar in body to California Cabernets, Bordeaux, and Spanish Tempranillo. While Sangiovese is now grownContinue readingFrescobaldi Remole 2008
by Jacob I am always in the market for a good red blend that is different from the classic Bordeaux or meritage blends. While the Australian wine market has been hit hard by the current economic climate, the Australians continue toContinue readingd’Arenberg The Stump Jump 2008
by Jacob With the weather and leaves beginning to change in the mid-Atlantic after more than 50 days of 90 degree heat this summer, it is time to turn our attention to fall beverages. One of my favorite are OktoberfestContinue readingAssorted Oktoberfest Beers