Bamberg, Germany sounds like a great place to visit for beer lovers. It’s located in northern Bavaria, and has gorgeous buildings that date 700 years back. And 9 breweries. Beer served from wood casks? Yep, Bamberg has it, along withContinue readingBamberg, Germany Has 9 Breweries and Only 70,000 Residents
Some years ago, I lived in New York and had two friends recently arrived from Ireland. Neither of them thought well of America’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Considering the tsunami of green garb and schlock, Siobhan asked bemusedly, “What does any ofContinue readingCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day Right with Irish Drinks Old and New
Editor’s note: We’re republishing this review from May 2003 because the old copy still gets so much reader traffic. We really liked this ale. It was a beer that grabbed the happy middle ground between thin, mass produced lagers that are served iceContinue readingSaranac Pale Ale
Editor’s note: We’re republishing this review from April 2003 because the old copy still gets so much reader traffic. Yummmmm. This black beer is made with Northwest Harrington Klages, Crystal 135-165 and Beeston Chocolate malts, Cascade hops, rolled oats, roasted barley…and water.Continue readingRogue Shakespeare Stout