“…I’ve always considered writing the most hateful kind of work…Nothing is fun when you have to do it—over & over, again & again—or else…
The Hoppy Half-Pint
It’s been a busy week for craft beer lovers in Western/Northern/Upstate New York. This year’s Rochester Real Beer Week is still going strong with, according…
Last month, I did a travel post on our quick trip to Portland, and the train ride south, to Klamath Falls. We only spent the…
Situated at the intersection of Brockport’s Main Street and the Erie Canal, Stoneyard Brewing Company boasts an upstairs bar & grill, and a downstairs taproom.…
“Oregon welcomed me like a beloved child, enfolded me in her cool arms, shushed my turbulent thoughts, and promised peace through her whispering pines. ”…
Wednesday, May 13 Unless you’re flying Alaskan Airlines, the beer selection is awful on planes. Which is a shame, since a decent pint would go…
(Meagan) I love dim sum, especially steamed buns. They’re always a tempting purchase when I shop at the local Asian grocery stores. Pork steamed buns…
Who names a cidery Blue Toad? These guys, apparently. Tucked away in what is officially called the Genesee Valley Regional Market—and what I know as the…
(Ben) I brew a lot of Düsseldorf Altbier; it’s one of the first two styles of beer I made. Most people go for a pale,…
“Is that a Field Notes book?” The gray-haired, bearded bartender asks as I start writing tasting notes. “Yeah,” I glance up, surprised that he recognizes…