Monthly Archives: February 2010

Boston Craft Beer Tweetup – The Long Version

Yesterday’s Boston Craft Beer Tweetup ended up being everything I could have asked for (and more). From beginning to end, everything went great. The venue was awesome, the attendance was high both in quantity and quality, and we had some … Continue reading

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Boston Craft Beer Tweetup – The Short Version

Today was the big day for the tweetup. It was a complete and utter success. In the next day or two I’ll post much more detail and TONS of pictures, but for tonight I just wanted to make a quick … Continue reading

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Breckenridge Brewery Remarkable Vanilla Porter

As we speak, I’m preparing for the Boston Craft Beer Tweetup. It’s finally here! In 45 minutes I’ll be out the door on my way. Another Saturday is upon us, and with it comes another episode of “Silvio Saturday”. If … Continue reading

Posted in Guest Reviews, Silvio Saturday, Style: Porter | 2 Comments

Deja Brew – Blueberry

A couple of weeks ago some coworkers and I brewed four batches of beer at a place called Deja Brew. Tonight was our night to go back and bottle. Once again, it was a ton of fun. Took WAY longer … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Fruit | 5 Comments

Allagash Dubbel

I feel like it’s been awhile since I had a “regular” review. I guess it’s been less than a week, but still. Tonight I’m cracking a bottle of Allagash Dubbel while we watch American Idol. Tonight has been a quite … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Belgian, Style: Double/Trippel/Quad | 2 Comments

Rogue Double Dead Guy

Tonight I participated in another online beer brainstorm (my third to date). These are SO much fun. Drinking with someone, even if they are hundred or thousands of miles away totally beats drinking and reviewing alone. Many thanks to my … Continue reading

Posted in Beer Brainstorms, Style: Misc Ale | 4 Comments

Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

Silvio Saturday continues today with a review of Brooklyn East India Pale Ale. Well done once again. Brooklyn was one of my favorite college beers. Not one of the ubiquitous party beers you chug from a can, but it was … Continue reading

Posted in Guest Reviews, Silvio Saturday, Style: English IPA | 2 Comments

Haverhill Brewery Joshua Norton Imperial Stout

Tonight we went to a wine and cheese party that our landlord/rental agency held. Pretty good times. Shitty turnout for a community of hundreds. There were like 10 people there. Whatever…more wine for the rest of us. It started at … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Imperial Stout | 5 Comments

21st Amendment Monk’s Blood

Just getting back from church this evening (Ash Wednesday). I’ve got the Olympics on the tube and the Monk’s blood in the glass warming. I have to be honest…I really hate this timezone delay with the Olympics. Spoilers left and … Continue reading

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Southern Tier Choklat

Saturday we celebrated my little brother Nick’s 17th birthday. It’s hard to believe I’ve been doing the big-brother program since he was 10! We spent the day in Providence to celebrate. It was his first time ever in Rhode Island. … Continue reading

Posted in My Reviews, Style: Imperial Stout | 1 Comment