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Beerstory: History Class Meets Happy Hour

Beerstory: History Class Meets Happy Hour

Beertography: Meditations Over a Pint

Beertography: Meditations Over a Pint

Beerprint: Crafting Your Brew

Beerprint: Crafting Your Brew

A Tasting Lineup of Catskill Brewing's Beers
Autobeerographical

Honest Hard Working Beer: A Visit to Catskill Brewing

My dad purchased land in the Catskills in 1974 when he was 22.  Four years later, he and my mom finished building a home up there.  Even though I was born and raised in Brooklyn, that home in the Catskills became an integral part of my life.  In between learning how to wire a gazebo […]

  • April 18, 2016
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Walking the Beer Aisles Trying to Make a Decision
Autobeerographical

The Beginner’s Dilemma

I’ve yet to meet a person whose first sip of beer was a heavenly revelation. They’re probably out there, but they’re few and far between. I imagine this stems from the fact that most people try beer towards the beginning of their drinking experiences.

  • April 11, 2016
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My mass is anything be reduced after that meal, bu My mass is anything be reduced after that meal, but Ology’s 3.75% Mild Ale was the perfect complement to a gut busting meal. 

Only celebrating with the wife this year, so we decided to put a different spin on the classics. Chinese Sausage Stuffing, Five Spice Carrots, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and Honey and Soy Sauce Glazed Turkey.  Hands-down best turkey I’ve made to date. Stuffing wasn’t half bad either. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Still searching for some quality pies for Friday n Still searching for some quality pies for Friday nights. Bright side? My favorite frozen pizza from @screaminsicilian and a NEIPA from Arkane Aleworks. 

Part of @gbbottleshop blind Florida IPA tasting, Sunny Side blends Rakau, Strata and Citra hops. Bursting with ripe, tropical fruits and touches of grapefruit, this is the juiciest can I’ve popped in the tasting so far.
Lots of questions running through my mind the past Lots of questions running through my mind the past couple of days. Didn’t think one of them would be how to best Lion King a beer, but these are strange times we’re living in and you gotta roll with the punches. 

Hidden Spring’s ‘Ezra the Lion’ keeps it simple: Hazy IPA with Citra.  Sticky tropical fruits and a touch of orange. Solid brew from one of my new favorites. 

To top it off, proceeds from Ezra (named for Ezra Matthews who fought, but lost a battle neuroblastoma cancer) benefit the Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation. Fuck cancer. And seriously fuck childhood cancer.
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