HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: The Fear
Beer: The Fear Brewer: Flying Dog Brewery Style: Imperial Pumpkin Ale ABV: 9.00% Description: The Fear pours a dark rich mahogany color with amber blood-like edges with a frothy off-white head that does not linger too long. The aroma smells of toasted pumpkin bread with notes of ginger, molasses, allspice, and nutmeg being the most […]
HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Valar Morghulis
Beer: Valar Morghulis Brewer: Brewery Ommegang Style: Dubbel ABV: 8.00% Description: Valar Morghulis pours a deep ruby red with beige head that remains long and leaves behind a beautiful lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with rich caramel, dark red fruits, clove, and Belgian yeast all intermingling perfectly with one another. The taste […]
HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Victory at Sea Coffee Vanilla Imperial Porter
Beer: Victory at Sea Coffee Vanilla Imperial Porter Brewer: Ballast Point Brewing Company Style: American Porter ABV: 10.00% Description: Victory at Sea pours pitch black in color with a beige head that hangs around for a while and leaves behind a hefty lacing on the glass. The aroma is tremendous, with notes of roasted chocolate […]
NEPA Bartender’s Ball recognizes industry members and holds awards ceremony
From a press release: James T. Graham, president of Graham Public Relations, announced on Tuesday that the Northeastern Pennsylvania Bartender’s Ball will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton. The event will recognize bar and restaurant industry members who own, manage, or work in […]
PHOTOS: Tomato Bar & Bistro 1st annual Oktoberfest, 09/26-28/14
It’s officially autumn, but it sure didn’t feel like it on a warm Friday night as the Tomato Bar & Bistro held their first annual Oktoberfest. Located in the heart of Pittston, attendance was in abundance as the three-day celebration ran from Sept. 26-28. The event featured 15 different Oktoberfest beers and 10 different pumpkin […]
HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: He Said Tripel
Welcome to the inaugural column of How to Pair Beer with Everything! While the statement may be bold and all-encompassing, the intent of this column, and all going forward, is to help drinkers realize that drinking beer is a truly holistic experience. For those of us who have been lucky enough to travel, we know […]
PODCAST: Beer Geeks Radio Hour, 21st Amendment Brewery, 09/13/14
Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. on 102.3 FM The Sports Hub, Fast Freddie, Derek Warren, and Dr. Johnny Blindside talk and drink beer on the Beer Geeks Radio Hour! The show is also available as a podcast after the live broadcast: This week, we examined the fantastic San Francisco-based 21st Amendment Brewery – through […]
Learn what a firkin is firsthand at Beer Boys’ Firkin Fall Fest
The Firkin Fall Fest is almost here! Except there’s one problem – what the firk is a firkin?! A firkin is a unit of measurement (about 10.80 gallons or 40.91 liters), but it’s also a small wooden or metal keg used for cask conditioning. The fun part comes when the firkin is tapped. The spout […]
PODCAST: Beer Geeks Radio Hour, Great Lakes Brewing Company, 09/06/14
Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. on 102.3 FM The Sports Hub, Fast Freddie, Derek Warren, and Dr. Johnny Blindside talk and drink beer on the Beer Geeks Radio Hour! The show is also available as a podcast after the live broadcast: This week, we drink and discuss all-things-Cleveland as we enjoy the great beers […]
Jack Kirby limited edition beer benefits comic creators
Comic book readers who also happen to be beer drinkers may want to take a day trip to the Shmaltz Brewery in Clifton Park, New York at the end of the month. The brewery will be celebrating what would have been the legendary Jack Kirby’s 97th birthday by releasing “King Kirby Ale” as part of […]
