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Say hello to the next craft beer destination downtown. (Photo courtesy of Abbey Brewing) Consider this the short version of Beer Notes, since yours truly is battling a cold. The worst thing about a cold is clearly the inability to drink beer. Stupid medicinal conflicts are the main reason, but also of course there is the inability to properly t ...

Hello – I recently purchased a New Albany, Indiana paperback book “Postcard History Series” by David C. Barksdale and Robyn Davis Sekula.  On page 83 it shows a photo taken in 1907 during a flood. The caption reads “This building was located on the northeast corner of East Third and Water Streets.  For years ...

Last weekend, I ran the 10-mile Forge Equinox trail race in the Homochitto National Forest two hours north of Baton Rouge. It was a sloppy muddy mess after a couple weeks of rain and a drenching the night before. But that made it all the more interesting. The terrain there is surprisingly hilly and it will humble you if you aren’t prepare ...

Now in my second year, A Whale A Week is my challenge to try (with an array of beer loving friends) a rare beer for every week of the year.  Last year I had a great time with this and have continued it for 2016.  Not every beer will be a truly "white whale" beer, but all are hard to find and a treat to try!  This week ...

Here is your chance to pick the brain of Master Cicerone Neil Witte, one of 9 in the world! He'll provide the knowledge while Meridian Pint provides a bevy of beers from Boulevard and Ommegang to get the conversation going. Ommegang Shadow Brewer Imperial Stout Ommegang Soothsayer Strong Dark Ale Ommegang Lovely, Dark and Deep Oatmeal Stout ...

From an email: Manor Hill loves hops! From the tropical fruit, berry, and pine of the Mosaic in their flagship IPA to the bright citrus flavors of 3+ pounds of Citra per barrel in their Citra Splendor Imperial IPA. Meridian Pint also loves hops! Join us on March 23 at 5 p.m. for the DC release of a new, rotating IPA series from Manor Hill calle ...

From an email: On Wednesday, March 23rd, ChurchKey welcomes one of the most exciting local breweries in the area, RAR Brewing from Cambridge, MD. On this night, we’ll feature some uber-fresh kegs and casks of their most limited hoppy beers. Headlining the list are ChopDank, a bold Imperial IPA bursting with notes of pineapple, melon and g ...

Despite Christian Heurich's valiant effort to fight the temperance movement that has taken hold of this country, Senator Sheppard's newly introduced "Bone Dry Act" could force Prohibition on the District before the year is out. In preparation for this calamity and in celebration of his award-winning beer, Heurich's Lager, Mr. Heurich invites yo ...

The third part of the first round saw many beers that were in much closer races. Many of the beers representing in these match-ups had less than ten vote separating them, with the narrowest victory going to Park City's Boogie Water Brown - winning with just two points. 2 Row proved to be a strong contender, having their IPAs winning handily. ...

Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog's brew review. Tonight’s featured beer is Clown Shoes Beer Pierre Ferrand Billionaire - English Barleywine Ale - Aged in Cognac Barrels. From the Clown Shoes Beer website: “What could be more distinguished than our Director of Operations, Matt Smith, gracing ...