New England Brewfests This list of Brewfests is a work in progress, I will continue to update this list as I learn of new Festivals. I do not endorse any of these festivals, I have not attended all of these festivals, this is just a compilation of upcoming events. If you see something missing please contact me […]
Name: Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout Brewed By: Wynkoop Brewing Company ABV: 7.5% It all started as an April fool’s Day joke in the form of a video posted on the Wynkoop website, and is now a reality, Stout brewed with Bull Testicles and sold in two packs. Wynkoop Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout is not available […]
Name: Sixty-One Brewed by: Dogfish Head Brewery Inc. ABV: 6.5% Style: IPA brewed with Syrah Grape Must Sixty-One pours very clear and has a rose color, looks more like wine than beer. The pour raised a short white head with a slight pink hue. Very interesting smelling beer, toasted grains, caramel sweetness, grapes, floral hops. […]
I spent this past weekend travelling to Vermont, I went for a family function but of course i hit every brewery i could while i was there. Here are some photos from Hill Farmstead, Rock Art, The Alchemist, Fiddlehead, Magic Hat and 14th Star. If you use Instagram follow me at http://instagram.com/#ifmycoastercouldtalk for photos of beer, […]
It happens like this every time; I have a trip coming up, I’m heading to Vermont to visit family. The first thing I do to start planning the trip? I open Google Maps and plot the course, Bangor to Burlington, this is a trip I’ve made many times, a trip I could I hop in […]
Name: Mountain Man Brewed By: Penobscot Bay Brewery in collaboration with the Crew from Nocturnem Draft Haus Style: Double IPA ABV: 8.5% Poured from the tap at Nocturnem’s 2nd anniversary party, poured very clear, golden in color with almost no head. Nice floral hoppy nose, grapefruit, pine and a slight caramel sweetness, it smells […]
I was unfortunately unable to make it down to Framingham, MA for the buy Boston a Beer event, my real job got in the way but luckily I have some friends and fellow beer bloggers who did make the event, Brian Aldrich of Seacoast Beverage Labs Blog and Podcast was willing to step in an do […]
The hot topic on the Maine beer scene right now is a piece of legislation that goes before the house on April 24, 2013. LD-1082 is a bill written by Eric Mihan, Owner of Bangor Wine and Cheese in Bangor, Maine and was presented by Senator Gratwick. The bill is “An act concerning the ability […]
Name: Cant Dog Brewed By: Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. Style: Imperial Pale Ale ABV: 9.7% Cant Dog pours very clear, if you look closely you can see some sediment floating in there, don’t be concerned it’s all good stuff. The color is a dark copper with gold highlights and the pour produced a thick white […]
This weekend, April 5, 6 and 7th is the BDN Garden Show & Spring Fling, I won’t try to make myself out to be a gardener, to be quite honest I don’t think I’ve successfully kept a plant alive so obviously the landscaping isn’t what’s drawing me in, it’s the entertainment. This year there […]
