Tales of ales from the heart of Ohio to the ends of the Earth
Time for another Pat's Pints crossword puzzle. This one focuses exclusively on the Columbus Ale Trail. So print it out and take it along for your adventures on the trail. A key will be posted next week. Click here for pdf file of Crossword puzzle: cbus-ale-trail-crossword Click here for pdf file of puzzle clues: cbus-ale-trail-crossword_clues Across... Continue Reading →
Looking for a new recipe for the holidays? May I suggest a modern twist on a dish that is centuries old with this delicious take on bread pudding. I would go so far as to say it is the best dessert I’ve ever made. Admittedly I don't make dessert very often, so that's a little... Continue Reading →
As many of you know Cincinnati’s MadTree Brewing very recently expanded their distribution to reach the Columbus market. So when buying beer for a party I was hosting this past weekend I decided to pick up a 6-pack of their Kölsch, Lift. I figured it would be an easy drinking beer that anyone could enjoy. ... Continue Reading →
Craft beer doesn't have to be all serious. If you are ready from a break from mouthfeel descriptors and hop varieties here is some craft beer fun and games. This is the first in a series of crossword puzzles (almost) all about craft beer. The puzzle and clues are shown below, but for convenience you may... Continue Reading →
This is the third installment in my ongoing series of craft beer crossword puzzles. The first was a general craft beer crossword puzzle. The second focused on the craft beer scene in Ohio. This latest puzzle takes most of its clues from San Diego county. So if you think you know the ins and outs of beer... Continue Reading →
Think you know your Ohio beers? If so have a go at my Ohio Craft Beer Crossword Puzzle. The puzzle and clues are shown below, but for convenience you may want to use the links in the post to download pdf files of the puzzle and the clues, then print it out at home. Once... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite books about beer is "The Naked Pint" by Christina Perrozi and Hallie Beaune (aka The Beer Chicks). I recently discovered that they also have a web site (through the magic of google) that has some tasty looking recipies. Check out this recipe for Irish Stout Oatmeal Raisin Cookies http://thebeerchicks.com/eat/202/irish-stout-oatmeal-raisin-cookies
Monday Morning Miracle by the Dock Ellis Band About 4 years ago on a Friday night I saw two bands, The Dock Ellis Band and Deadstring Brothers, play at a local bar called the Rumba Club. I’d probably have to rate it the best concert I’ve ever seen in a bar, well worth the $15... Continue Reading →
Check out the art at this link that shows the multitude styles of beer in a highly non-linear fashion. Print it out and take it with you on your next visit to the beer aisle or pub. http://popchartlab.com/collections/prints/products/the-magnificent-multitude-of-beer
The following link is a recipe for French Onion Soup that is fantastic. http://www.cookography.com/2008/the-best-french-onion-soup-ever To change it from French Onion Soup into Orval Onion Soup use a Belgian Pale Ale (like Orval) in place of the dry sherry. When I made this recipe for a beer party last December I couldn't bring myself to use a $6 bottle... Continue Reading →
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