Winter 12-Pack Challenge: Sam Adams Winter Classics vs. Saranac 12 Beers of Winter
VS. Last winter, I held a taste-off between two winter 12-packs: Sam Adams Winter Classics vs. Harpoon Wintry Mix. Sam Adams and the Boston […]
Category Archives: Beer Tasting
Multiple Guest Brewmaster Winter Holidaze Extravaganzee at RFD
2011 marked the 23rd anniversary of the Annual Multiple Guest Brewmaster Winter Holidaze Extravaganzee, a beer tasting that features DC-area brewpubs and breweries sharing their winter brews. The DC beer […]
Fall 2011 Beer Tasting
Speaking of beer tastings, I had a Fall Beer Tasting before my Oktoberfest Celebration to sample beers for possible inclusion on the Oktoberfest beer menu. I found these Fall seasonals […]
Oktoberfest (Boa Beer Sampling Series Session 16)
Session 16 of the Boa Beer Sampling Series was an Oktoberfest celebration held on October 22, 2011. Autumn is when pale, crisp, and refreshing Summer brews fall out of favor. […]
Celebration of Spring (Boa’s Beer Sampling Series Session 15)
Session 15 of the Boa Beer Sampling Series, a Celebration of Spring, was held on March 26, 2011. I was ready to break free of winter – from both the […]
Taste-Off: Sam Adams Winter Classics vs. Harpoon Wintry Mix
VS. My go-to winter 12-packs have been Sam Adams Winter Classics and Harpoon Wintry Mix – I’ve gone through a few cases of each during this winter beer-drinking season. So […]
The LA Beer Garden (2010 ASAE Annual Meeting, Part 2)
On to Part 2 of my 2010 ASAE Annual Meeting beer-drinking experience, AKA reflections on 18 beers that rocked my world at #ASAE10 plus lessons learned and top highlights from […]
Colonial Beer Tasting
Taking a break from my guide to Maine beers… Inspired by Greg Kitsock’s beer column in the July 21 edition of the Washington Post, I put together a Colonial Beer […]
A Guide to Maine Beer – Part 3 (Atlantic Brewing Company)
Our camping trip to Acadia National Park was filled with scenic day hikes. We enjoyed a walk on the rocky coast around Great Head with views of the Atlantic Ocean […]
A Guide to Maine Beer – Part 2 (Bar Harbor Brewing Company)
After four nights camping in Acadia, we upgraded our accommodations and checked into the Bar Harbor Inn. Our location could not have been better — steps away from downtown Bar […]
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