HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Hoplar by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Beer: Hoplar Brewer: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Style: American Imperial/Double IPA ABV: 8.50% Description: Hoplar pours a golden auburn color with a khaki color head that recedes, leaving behind a beautiful layer of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with hops up front (citrus, pine), with backing notes of biscuit malts as well […]
WILDLY FRUSTRATED: McDonald’s, we don’t want a new Hamburglar – we want all-day breakfast. Now.
Say what you will about McDonald’s, but I don’t know a single person with the willpower to resist an Egg McMuffin and a hash brown. Their breakfasts are simply amazing! Yes, it is fast food, but who cares when it tastes that good? For those who share my sentiments, I have some news for you. […]
HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Valley of the Heart’s Delight by Almanac Beer Co.
Beer: Valley of the Heart’s Delight Brewer: Almanac Beer Co. Style: American Wild Ale ABV: 7.00% Description: Valley of the Heart’s Delight pours bright orange amber with a very light white head that disappears quickly, leaving little in the way of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with a wonderful sour funk character, […]
BEHIND THE BLOCK: More silly conversations with customers
Being asked to appraise a sentimental block of cheese is perhaps the most ridiculous conversation I’ve ever had as an auctioneer. Of course, there have been other silly dialogues. Many others. Here are three of my favorites… Fur your information A woman called to inquire about selling a fur coat, and it sounded as if […]
PHOTOS: Electric City Craft Brew Fest at Montage Mountain, 04/18/15
The popular Electric City Craft Brew Fest returned on Saturday, April 18 inside its new location at Montage Mountain in Scranton/Moosic for its annual spring/summer session. The festival opened with a VIP session held earlier in the day, with a general admission session held afterward. Guests were invited to sample over 90 different craft brews. […]
HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Grapefruit Sculpin by Ballast Point Brewing Company
Beer: Grapefruit Sculpin Brewer: Ballast Point Brewing Company Style: American IPA ABV: 7.00% Description: Grapefruit Sculpin pours amber orange with a frothy white head that leaves a beautiful lacing on the glass. The aroma is an overwhelming wallop of grapefruits up front, with more subtle backing hints of tropical fruits and bready malts. The taste […]
HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Mass Rising by Jack’s Abby Brewing
Beer: Mass Rising Brewer: Jack’s Abby Brewing Style: American Double IPL ABV: 8.00% What is an IPL? This relatively new style is rising in popularity amongst many craft beer drinkers, but what is it? The term itself means India Pale Lager, and the style is a mixing of the popular IPA style with a lager, […]
3 Guys and a Beer’d and Electric City Tattoo Gallery will debut new tattoo-inspired beer at tattoo convention
3 Guys and a Beer’d Brewing Company and the Electric City Tattoo Gallery have teamed up to debut a brand new brew at the Electric City Tattoo Convention next weekend, and they’ve given NEPA Scene an exclusive first look at this meaningful combination of artwork and flavors. While the official name of beer isn’t finalized […]
HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Union Jack IPA by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Beer: Union Jack IPA Brewer: Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Style: American IPA ABV: 7.50% Description: Union Jack pours a clear golden orange with a bright white head that is very retentive and leaves behind layers of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with hop notes of pineapple, citrus, and pine with very subtle […]
HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Maximus by Lagunitas Brewing Company
Beer: Maximus Brewer: Lagunitas Brewing Company Style: American Double/Imperial IPA ABV: 8.20% Description: Maximus pours a clear orange-amber hue with a fluffy white head that leaves a nice lacing behind on the glass. The aroma is filled with hop notes of grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, hints of spice, and backing notes of bready malts. The taste […]
