Other Half Brewing – Brooklyn, NYC

Worth the effort to find this tiny brewery in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn, NYC! We made the mistake of driving. Being a born and raised New Yorker, I decided not only to drive from a luncheon at the Union League Club, but to override the GPS and not go thru the Battery Tunnel … Continue reading Other Half Brewing – Brooklyn, NYC

“What for?” DuClaw Retribution!

This post was delayed due to "life" happening...It was written a year ago, but is as relevant today as it was then 🙂 Retribution! If that is punishment, I want me some. The 2014 bottle release of this bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout was held at … Continue reading “What for?” DuClaw Retribution!

Mo’ Pizza, Boy

What do pizza and beer have in common? Well, the answer(s) probably center around taste, but did you ever think that pizza and beer just pair well together? The Sherpas heard so much about Pizza Boy Brewing Co., in Enola, Pennsylvania, that we ventured out one snowy March day to explore. The folks on the … Continue reading Mo’ Pizza, Boy

On the Scent of the Sublime Pie

"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." If Mark Twain's famous quote is true, how would he lead the statement "____ makes the pizza."? Flour, water, cheese and tomatoes make not the pizza alone. In our travels, we have begun to attempt to answer that question. Pizza is ubiquitous. Google … Continue reading On the Scent of the Sublime Pie

New York City Craft Beer, BBQ and Sports Bar Scene – From a Letter to a Friend

The Sherpas were asked to provide suggestions to a friend who was recently visiting NYC. He and his wife were interested in fun things to do in NYC for a beer aficionado. Below is a copy of our letter and his response, including a recommendation of his own! Dear Vasily, Sorry it's taken so … Continue reading New York City Craft Beer, BBQ and Sports Bar Scene – From a Letter to a Friend

Beer & Food Course – Craftbeer.com

Just a quick note to our readers.... This course can be downloaded for free. The Brewers Association (http://www.brewersassociation.org/), publishers of Craftbeer.com (http://www.craftbeer.com/), have designed an online five-day course which includes: four days of lecture and reading that can work around existing accredited lab time in a kitchen; two tasting sessions to understand styles and pairing; … Continue reading Beer & Food Course – Craftbeer.com

#Couchtrippin NYC

September 28, 2014 was a night to remember - although with all of the Lagunitas cerveza fria flowing freely, there was a basis in which remembering could be compromised ;). The Lagunitas "Couchtrippin' to New Orleans...2014 Tour (http://lagunitas.com/couchtrippin/#) was on its way around the U.S.. What could be more enticing than one of our favorite … Continue reading #Couchtrippin NYC

Kane You Brew It?

Ocean, New Jersey, we like it there. Summer memories of the Jersey Shore, fishing, music, friends, and....suds. (credit photo to Kane Brewing Company) Yesterday afternoon, the American Homebrewers Association (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/), in collaboration with Kane Brewing Company (http://www.kanebrewing.com/), held a rally at Kane Brewing Company's headquarters. As a perk, Michael Kane gave away 5 gallons of wort … Continue reading Kane You Brew It?

Happy 2nd Birthday – Widow Jane Distillery

Bourbon? Yes please? Now that's a flip flop for me, having been weaned on Piels Light and Miller Light. Over the past five years, however, with the explosion of the craft beer movement, coupled with fusions associated with beer and barrel-aging, the taste of bourbon has become more familiar. So if I can enjoy bourbon barrel-aged … Continue reading Happy 2nd Birthday – Widow Jane Distillery

Return to the Scene of the Crime

For those of you familiar with This American Life (the weekly podcast), Ira Glass said: “I was talking to some homicide detectives in Chicago. And they told me that, contrary to what you might have heard, most criminals do not actually return to the scene of the crime. Arsonists do. They like to watch the … Continue reading Return to the Scene of the Crime