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The First Keg of Boont Amber Ever?

David Keene, owner of Toronado, made an interesting discovery in the basement of the Toronado recently while doing a little clean up. A few assorted kegs close to 20 years old. Some of the original 60 Corny kegs that he… Continue Reading →

Indiana Sucks Post of the Day: Book Banning in Perry Township, Indianapolis

It’s been a while since I’ve posted an Indiana Sucks post. I thought I might be free from the pain…. But this one was just too perfect of an example why the red state known of Indiana is at least… Continue Reading →

June 30, 2008

The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Cookbook

Beer and cooking are two of my favorite things (I also like long walks on the beach and don’t like mean people). My cooking has been nonexistent lately but The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Cookbook by John Schlimm may fix that. I haven’t had a chance t…

June 27, 2008

Beer Activists Action Alert for California

Syndicated from Brookston Beer Bulletin The following action alert has been issued by the California Small Brewers Association through the Support Your Local Brewery consumer beer activist network, in the hopes of generating grassroots support from beer lovers in California…. Continue Reading →

June 24, 2008

“That’s not very typical” – Front Fell Off from YouTube

YouTube – Front Fell Off

June 18, 2008

Time to kickstart this puppy

This damn thing has sat dormant for too long. Time to get this moving again. I’m working on redesigning and getting some new stuff added. But after all, this is my personal blog — it’s going to be disorganized just… Continue Reading →

June 6, 2008

Michael Jackson, The Beer Hunter, has died.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of perhaps the greatest beer writer in history, Michael Jackson. Mr. Jackson, better known as The Beer Hunter passed away last night in his home in London. I was lucky enough to meet… Continue Reading →

August 30, 2007

Indoor Smores

These cookies are my take on a the campsite favorite brought indoors and spruced up a bit.

August 26, 2007

Toronado 20th Anniversary Celebration

The greatest bar in the country, hell the greatest bar in the world turns 20 years old this weekend. Toronado 20th Anniversary Celebration Come help us celebrate our 20th Anniversary, Saturday August 11th at the Toronado at 5:00PM. Some of… Continue Reading →

August 6, 2007

Cincinnati Chili Batch 15 is Done!

And it’s pretty damn good. I reduced the spices by quite a bit in this batch. All the others, while on the right track, all seemed over-spiced. Some new additions this time (molasses, mace, onion, garlic) and some taken out… Continue Reading →

February 4, 2006

PCWorld.com – Mac Skeptic: Aperture Takes Digital Photography Back to the Future

PCWorld.com – Mac Skeptic: Aperture Takes Digital Photography Back to the Future – this looks so good it would almost make me switch to Mac. What am I saying? I must be going insane.

December 14, 2005

Desktop USB Fondue Pot

ThinkGeek :: Fundue – desktop USB Fondue Set — Just what you need to ease the tedious work day. Hot Cheese!

December 2, 2005

Beer Festival Turns Durham Bull Baseball Park Into Nightmarish Field

NBC 17 – News – Beer Festival Turns Durham Bulls Baseball Field Into Nightmarish Field 8000 beer drinkers + baseball field = trashed.

December 2, 2005

Ancho Pumpkin Pie

That’s right, ancho chile in pumpkin pie. Believe it or not, it’s the best pumpkin pie I’ve ever had. Not hot, the chile powder just enhances the flavor of the pumpkin.

November 22, 2005

Near-Beer for dogs?

Beer For Dogs! Share a beer with your best friend! — if you really love your dog you’d give it a cat smoothie instead.

November 16, 2005

Hops are good and good for you!

Researchers: Hops in Beer May Be Healthy – Yahoo! News — who knew? — no information on if that beer gut is healthy or not. I think I’ll keep mine just to make sure.

November 15, 2005

The 3 Way

Batch 14 is done. Recipe coming soon. It was pretty good, but a little too sweet. I think I will try adding more chili powder and tomato paste to whats left to give it a little more savory flavor. A… Continue Reading →

August 12, 2005

Forget wine and cheese parties — the true soul mate for fromage isn’t made from grape juice

“As a longtime cheese aficionado, The Chronicle’s weekly cheese columnist and a nightly wine drinker, I’ve reluctantly concluded that many cheeses give wine, especially dry wine, a rough time. But after several weeks of “research, ” including two marathon tastings,… Continue Reading →

August 9, 2005

9,000-Year-Old Beer Re-Created

From NationalGeographic.com :: Sam Calagione of the Dogfish Head brewery in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, used a recipe that included rice, honey, and grape and hawthorn fruits to create Midas Touch Golden Elixir. He got the formula from archaeologists who derived it… Continue Reading →

July 29, 2005

Get your beer, fast

“Just when I thought I was doing a good job drinking away my sorrows, Laminar Technologies has helped up my consumption of “Daddy’s Little Helper” with the new Turbo Tap. This beast can fill up a pint of brew in… Continue Reading →