Tales of ales from the heart of Ohio to the ends of the Earth
Many people practice some form of abstinence during Lent, giving up things like chocolate, coffee, social media, or alcohol. One year during Lent I tried giving up beer during the work week, but it just led me to drink more beer on the weekends. Maybe that form of abstinence is the wrong way of approaching it,... Continue Reading →
At this time of year holiday beers are all the rage, particularly here in Ohio where the popularity of Great Lakes Christmas Ale has spawned such a multitude of winter warmers that I would not be surprised if our beer consumption put a strain on the world supply of cinnamon. For my first holiday beer... Continue Reading →
Every year to mark their anniversary Alesmith releases a special beer they call Decadence, and each year the style of the beer is different. Recently (March 2014) I was fortunate enough to visit their brewery in north San Diego, and try the latest incarnation on tap, Decadence 2013, a German Doppelbock. Vitals Brewery: Alesmith (CA)... Continue Reading →
