With only two weeks to go until the big day it’s about time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. I know there are probably some type A personalities out there who have already started Christmas shopping, but even the most organized probably have some stocking stuffers left to pick up. So if you have a... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Candi-Man by Indigo Imp
Indigo Imp is a Cleveland brewery that uses open fermentation for all of their beers. They also bottle condition each beer and dip the neck of one beer in each six pack in wax. I think it is safe to say there are no other Ohio breweries quite like Indigo Imp. In terms of beer style the... Continue Reading →
12 Days of Christmas Gifts for the Beer Lover in Your Life
Dear Slats, Christmas is right around the corner and I don't have good gift ideas for my spouse. He loves beer though so I thought you might be able to point me in the right direction. Sincerely, Lois from Licking county ************************ Dear Lois, Great question. I've been thinking about this myself lately, if only... Continue Reading →
How do I pick good beer at the store?
Dear Slats, I want to drink good beer, but when I get into the beer aisle there are so many choices it’s hard to choose a good one. Either I buy the same old thing (Blue Moon) or I end up gravitating to the beers that have the most eye catching labels or the coolest... Continue Reading →
Finding your favorite craft beer
Are you having trouble advancing your palate beyond PBR, Molson or Keystone Light? Is your significant other always pressuring you to drink beer when you’d rather have wine? Are you trying to impress your friends and co-workers by developing a working knowledge of craft beer? If you are having difficulty finding craft beers that you... Continue Reading →
Random advice on all things beer
Should I be putting a chunk of citrus fruit in my beer (Not advisable for German Hefeweizens, maybe OK for American Wheat beers, can't do anyting but help a Corona) What is the difference between a Porter and a Stout? (Tell me if you figure that one out) Which beers give the worst hangovers? (The ones that have the... Continue Reading →