Weekend six-pack: 6 facts from the beer and wine industry
Six tidbits of news from the beer and wine industry to keep you on top of your alcohol game. Read more »
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Thirsty Thursday: Coney Island Hard Root Beer
The beverage that has been making the most waves this summer is hands down hard root beer, with the two titans of the emerging industry being Boston Beer Co.’s Coney Island Hard Root Beer and Small Town Brewery’s Not Your Father’s Root Beer. Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Samuel Adams' Cold Snap
A couple of weeks ago, I received a recommendation from my Thirsty Thursday photographer, Nicole, to review Sam Adams’ new seasonal release, Cold Snap. Since… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Harpoon Brewery Chocolate Stout
I have never been a huge fan of stout beers. I know this may sound like heresy to some, but my first experience with Guinness… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: 471 Small Batch
Full disclosure: I’m a huge fan of India Pale Ales. Nine times out of 10, I’ll order whatever IPA the bar has on draft when… Read more »
Beer Bites: Shock Top Chocolate Wheat
It’s not unusual for me to replace meals with dessert. In my diet, vegetables as a whole are substituted with chocolate, and cookies are their… Read more »
Beer Bites: Saranac 12 Beers A Falling
Let me start by making a confession: I am kind of a lightweight. I decided to pay homage to the one week of perfect weather… Read more »
Beer Bites: Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron
Nothing says “welcome back” like the massive alcohol consumption during syllabus week. This year, I decided to honor my last first week of school the… Read more »
Beer Bites: Fruit-infused 6-pack
As I stood in the beer aisle at Wegmans the other night, attempting to craft a custom 6-pack, I realized something: Everyone, whether he or… Read more »
Shots and lagers: Will you pace your MayFest partying well enough to make it to Block Party? Test it out with this board game
Collectively, MayFest and Block Party last an intense nine hours or so. And those planning to go big or go home are going to need… Read more »
Beer Bites: End of the year beer awards
It’s my last full week of school — a time for reflection, scrambling to finish projects, emotionally blackmailing your girlfriend into staying with you, and… Read more »
Beer Bites: Mayfest day drinking
The start of baseball season is an exciting time of the year for people who think Bud Light should cost $11 a “pint.” To pass… Read more »
Saranac 12 Beers A Springing
We’ve all been back from our brief exposure to sun for a while, and just like the Saranac 12 Beers A Springing, we’re getting pretty… Read more »
Beer Bites: Game of Thrones drinking games
This is a big weekend for television bloggers, seeing as HBO’s “Game of Thrones” season three premiere is on Sunday. But what does this have… Read more »
Beer Bites: St. Patrick's Day
It’s March. That means I can finally start pretending it’s spring while winter wears out its welcome. More importantly, it’s the playoffs for beer drinkers.… Read more »
Beer bites: Bud Ice, Bud Light Platinum, Molson, Keystone
Saturday night, after Syracuse’s loss to Georgetown, I walked into Graby’s numb with despair and seeking comfort in the malty boudoir of some saucy wench… Read more »
Beer Bites: Maple Pecan Porter, Sam's White Lantern, Double Agent
Last week, I took a leap of faith by reviewing a Sam Adams Spring Thaw variety pack and was punished for my hubris with Nemo.… Read more »
Beer bites: Sam Adams Spring Thaw variety pack
It may still be snowing, but the end of football season means breweries are starting to haul out their spring seasonal varieties. Just knowing that… Read more »
Beer bites: Winter Seasonal
Winter in Syracuse: it’s cold, dark and everyone wants more chocolate and coffee. This is especially true in the magical alcohol residence hall “Brewland,” where… Read more »
Beer Bites: Saranac 12 Beers of Winter
Every year, when meteorologists start public panics about snowstorms, the Saranac 12 Beers of Winter seasonal variety pack hits stores. Drinking the 12 Beers of… Read more »
Beer Bites: Drinking in public
Winter Break is a special time of the year for serious drinkers. And by special, I mean expensive. Did you know that “real” bars expect… Read more »
Beer Bites: Labatt Blue
I feel for NHL fans who continue to suffer due to the lockout. In solidarity with them, I have been exclusively consuming Canadian beers. In… Read more »
Beer-battered goodness brings new life to unappreciated area at Beer Belly Deli & Pub on Westcott
Beer Belly Deli & Pub is the definition of a hole in the wall. Overshadowed by the Westcott Theater’s bright lights, the street community’s newest… Read more »
Dead Guy Ale, Allagash Black and Double Welch
Dead Guy Ale comes from Rogue Ales inOregon. This Maibock style ale has a spicy overtone that is balanced by four varieties of malt. The… Read more »
