Kick-Ass Butterfly Knife Bottle Opener

Who wants to have fun opening beer bottles? I do! Of course you can play beer pong, or darts, or spin the bottle while drinking beer, but why not extend the fun to the first time you meet the closed bottle? Now, I am not selling this bottle opener, nor do I own one … … Continue reading Kick-Ass Butterfly Knife Bottle Opener

Beer Review: Dubhe Imperial IPA from Uinta Brewing

Here at the Brew Sherpa lodge, we are big fans of the relatively new (and oxymoronically titled) Black IPA and Imperial Black IPA styles, and for our very first beer review, the Brew Sirdar is sampling Dubhe, an Imperial Black IPA from Uinta Brewing in Salt Lake City. This particular sample was a 12 ounce … Continue reading Beer Review: Dubhe Imperial IPA from Uinta Brewing

The Brew Sherpa and the Alabama Gourmet Bottle Avalanche

Let there be no doubt: Alabama is giddy over Gourmet Bottle Bill (SB294) introduced by Free the Hops. Effective August 1, 2012, the bill raised the maximum allowable bottle size to 25.4 ounces from the previous limit of 16 ounces, permitting sales of the 22-ounce and 750-milliliter bottles commonly used by many craft breweries. The … Continue reading The Brew Sherpa and the Alabama Gourmet Bottle Avalanche

TheBrewSherpa planning to attend Belgian Beer Weekend

TheBrewSherpa is making arrangements to attend Belgian Beer Weekend in Brussels, Belgium. What better place to travel to imbibe some of the world's best brews? The list of participants is formidable, and we are learning a little Dutch/Flemish in an effort to enjoy the beer and culture as much as possible. We plan on meeting … Continue reading TheBrewSherpa planning to attend Belgian Beer Weekend