Author Archives: Silvio

About Silvio

I like beer.

Bell’s Special Double Cream Stout

Work has been crazy busy this week, and I’m just today able to take a deep breath and relax. One of my favorite ways to mellow out is to hike with my dog, and fortunately today’s mild weather made for a … Continue reading

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Kona Koko Brown

You guys! OMG my favorite brewery released a new beer! Words fail to describe the sheer elation I experienced today when  I came across Kona Brewing Company’s Koko Brown on a beer run. Before the review, the backstory: Kona Brewing … Continue reading

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Port City One

It’s safe to say yesterday may have been the day I was looking forward to most all year. I finally launched the website for my business after weeks of reminding the developer it was overdue. But beyond that, I knew … Continue reading

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Sam Adams Alpine Spring

I think anyone in the U.S. will agree that this winter has been much warmer than usual. I’ve seen a few media outlets call it the year without winter, which would definitely apply to the D.C. region, where it’s currently … Continue reading

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Port City Brewing Company Porter

Since last week I committed the cardinal sin of re-reviewing a beer Josh has already blogged about, I decided to go hyper-local this week and bust out a second review of Alexandria, Virginia-based Port City Brewing Company’s beer. They’re an … Continue reading

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Widmer Brothers Brrr Winter Warmer

Holy crap running a business is a lot of work. This was my first full week of work out on my own and it feels like I’ve been working all day, every day. I’m feeling a bit fried, so I … Continue reading

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New Holland Mad Hatter IPA

This has been a good week, friends. I started my own company this week, started work for one client, and may secure two more next week. To celebrate, I decided to go for a long hike today with my dog … Continue reading

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Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown

Ah, the last LIBA post of 2011. I’m honored to be able to write on this blog, and while reviewing has led me to try many new brews, it’s even cooler to think my reviews led some of you to try … Continue reading

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Shiner Holiday Cheer

Fantasy football has made me fortune’s fool. I’m in a super-competitive league with lots of good friends and coworkers that I’ve won twice in the past four years. I managed to go 11-2 this season, and having been in first place all season while assembling … Continue reading

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Left Hand 400 Pound Monkey

Today’s been a whirlwind. Between running errands and cleaning my backyard from the last of Fall’s leaves, I’ve been on the go since I woke up. Wifey and I are heading to a holiday party tonight, and I’ve got just enough time … Continue reading

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