Monthly Archives: July 2009

Double Jack at Toronado this Wednesday

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Peter

Firestone Walker will be having their Double Jack Imperial IPA release party this Wednesday. In addition to being able to drink this beer, Firestone Walker brewmaster Matt Brynildson will be there as well. Sammy and I plan on being there … Continue reading →

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Firehouse Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Ale Bottling Day

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Peter

While attending BJCP John Watson’s birthday dinner at Firehouse Brewery & Grill, I was invited by Firehouse brewmaster Steve Donohue to swing by the brewery on Friday to help bottle his scotch ale that he’s been again in a bourbon … Continue reading →

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The Session #29: Will Travel for Beer

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Peter

This month on the Session, BetterBeerBlog friends Gail and Steve from Beer by Bart pose the topic, “Will travel for beer”. They want to know about our beer trips, good and bad, in every little detail. If you’ve never traveled … Continue reading →

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Hopinions: Beer Geeks are so Puritanical

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Peter

This week on Hopinions, Mario asks the questions, “Why do we hide out [sic] love of the buzz?” Are beer geeks really puritanical about alcohol? Are we all just reformed college freshmans or are we one drink away from “Whooooo … Continue reading →

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John Watson hits the big Five-Oh, crack open that Utopia

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Peter

Sammy and I spent our Tuesday night celebrating the 50th birthday of our friend John Watson. John is a Grandmaster 2 level BJCP judge. What this means, simply put, is that John knows his beer. I first met John at … Continue reading →

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