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
We have crowed before over this fun product—the Wasmund’s Age-It-Yourself Whiskey kit. Now, we’re giving it a whirl. We’ll update this little diary as the whiskey ages. Speaking of which… January 17, 2011 First, we filled the cask with water.Continue readingAge Your Own Single Malt Whiskey Experiment
From Whitefish, Montana… Wait, where? Whitefish, Montana, which is located near Whitefish Lake. Which is a bit west of Hungry Horse. Got it? No? Well, have a peek at this map. Black Star is a product of the Great NorthernContinue readingMinott’s Black Star Double Hopped Golden Lager
We were impressed with this $8 bottle of red wine. It is light bodied, mildly fruity, and it closes with a slightly smoky note. Interesting, and well suited for brining to a BYOB party or enjoying at the end ofContinue readingSmoking Loon Pinot Noir 2008
Jason Wilson, author of Boozehound, and the spirits columnist for the Washington Post, wrote a very nice column on Brandy. For those who know little or nothing of it—read it. Doing so will help you get what this beverageContinue readingJason Wilson Teaches Brandy 101