These industries contribute to what makes Texas unique and cannot endure for long as your office hinders them due to inadequate standards and definitions.
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beer scene retrospective
I'm kind of reminding myself here, but also urging you: taste some things you wouldn't normally.
Remembering the Beers We Left Behind
Of course, Flagship February doesn’t have to be anything like this; it can also simply be about enjoying good beers we’ve forgotten about. Either way, drink independent beer and, when possible, support local business.
Fear Big Bad Beer?
Yes, I'll drink corporation beer if you buy it. But let's not pretend ... I'm definitelyjudging you.
Karbach and Texas Craft Beer
I haven't consumed my last Karbach. But I certainly have purchased my last. I can't remember what it was. And today, that doesn't bother me in the least.
A Real Ale Picture Show
What follows are some of the pictures from our three visits to Real Ale's Taproom in Blanco, Texas.
A Casual Discovery
I didn't begin to love beer until I discovered Real Ale. You were the first craft brewery I fell in love with and kick-started my obsession with beer.
through a glass darkly (part 2)
The thing is, I stopped going to "my" bar on a regular basis (it's a long story), so I haven't been sampling as many unusual brews. Here, however, are some standbys.
Catcher in the Rye: A Blind Test of Beer
My heart was left in rye-francisco. I began my infatuation with rye beers after putting pieces together.
through a glass, darkly
These are beers of such profound flavor, they deserve your undivided attention. Save these for after dinner, because with ABVs this high, you'll need to have food in your stomach or else you're going to be wobbling.
A 5-IPA Review
I was given carte blanche! So beer and food pairings it is. Wine drinkers have had their time to talk about this, and they've gotten snobby. Guess what... beer and food can elevate each other too.
Beer Review: Inversion IPA from Deschutes Brewery
Though smooth and sweet (when warmed up), the 6.8% is apparent throughout this beer. It is a "full-bodied" beer and an excellent IPA.
Beer Review: Mirror Pond Pale Ale from Deschutes Brewery
Mirror Pond Pale Ale is a simple beer in my opinion. A simply and delightful pale ale that has hidden elements of sweetness and tons of hoppy goodness.
Beer Review: Chainbreaker White IPA from Deschutes Brewery
The day was nice so I started with the White IPA called "Chainbreaker." This is an IPA brewed with wheat and the you'll not miss the wheat.
Beer and Babies: Raising Kids in a Beer Loving Home
Regardless of the reason behind the stinkeye, the point remains -- people often don't understand, or may downright disagree with, our decision to raise our kids around brewing and beer. However, there are several lessons we can teach our kids by doing just that.
2014 Reflections: Top Beer
This year was the great expanse of beer trying. With books being sent to me I spent all my monies on the beers. This included some more expensive beers than I'm use to drinking and essentially a whole new Top 5 List.
True Confessions
