Posts Tagged: New York
What The Heck Was "Albany Ale" In 1847... Or 1807?
Posted by on Monday, April 26, 2010 in - 8 comments
So I am nosing around looking for India pale ale references on Google news archives when I spot this one in a newspaper from 1847's Newfoundland to something called Albany ale. In hogsheads no less. • What the heck is it? It is listed in the The Public Ledger of 12 Oct 1847 amongst other … read more »
So, Where Is The Biggest Beer Store On Earth?
Posted by on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in - 6 comments
I've noticed that not a lot of other beer bloggers write about the beer shopping experience. For me it is one of the best aspects but that's because I'm a hoarder and collector. I like hunting out a rare bottle in a favorite shop and I also like finding a great six pack in a gas station. I like …
New York: Biere De Mars, Ommegang, Cooperstown
Posted by on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in - leave a comment
And it was St. Patrick's Day. And oatmeal stout was had at the brew pub and it was good. And there was planning for the 2010 version of this and that was good, too. • But after the taxi after the folks half my age decided to take off into the night and do what people half my age do, I needed …
New York: Hop Warrior, Rooster Fish, Watkins Glen
Posted by on Thursday, February 4, 2010 in - 3 comments
An Imperial India Pale Ale from central New York. I didn't look closely when I bought this bomber for $8.99 at Party Source on the last trip south to the land of the salt potato. So, it is a happy me that gets a first try at a new to me CNY brewery and happy to say it's pretty fine. • I don't …
CNY Roadtrip To Stock The Stash
Posted by on Friday, January 22, 2010 in - 2 comments
Back. I made it back. I hit four beer stores over around 500 km and nine and a half hours. Now, whereas Pretty Things was just a one time bottle that I passed in the night, now I have seven bottles representing three of their brews and any number of batches. Those canny little cap labels are … read more »
New York: Rejewvenator, Shmaltz, Saratoga Springs
Posted by on Friday, January 15, 2010 in - 6 comments
A beer made of fig. Who knew? Not me. I found this in the stash and it was good. I was pleased. • I have really enjoyed the He'Brew branded beers from Schmaltz Brewing that I have been able to get my hands on. Perhaps my best beer bottle pr0n even. This one is no different. The label proclaims … read more »
Rhode Island: Lager And Porter, Narragansett
Posted by on Saturday, January 9, 2010 in - 7 comments
I got a few emails from very nice people representing Narragansett over the fall asking if I would like some samples and, of course, I said yes. From Great American Beer, I learn that the brand was bought back from Pabst in 2003 by Mark Hellendrung, a local businessman. So, while I was not …
New York: Pumking, Southern Tier, Lakewood
Posted by on Friday, November 13, 2009 in - 3 comments
I hoard Christmas ales. Buying more than I open every year, building a surplus of aging 10% Yuletide bombs that I dip into after time does its job. Halloween beer? Not so much. There is something about Halloween that is less wistfully recalled, less of a build up and gone when it is done. Who … read more »
New York: What Did All That Beer Shopping Cost Me?
Posted by on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in - 5 comments
So, I was on the road for 24 to take in the 23rd NY special election with pals across the border... which means I could fit in a shopping spree. A few days ago, we were exploring relative value as well as regional pricing over here in these comments and I said I would. I am going to price it …
NY State Picks An Odd Time To Give A Grant
Posted by on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in - 8 comments
I live in a border town and follow upstate New York news daily. These days, it's all about cuts to programs for the vulnerable, cuts to colleges and new fees for things like a new license plate whether you need one or not. But there was money for one grant: • The state government last week …
