Karin put yesterday’s Sweet Sixteen Round of the Maine Madness Beer Tournament perfectly when she commented, “Daymark or Zoe?! You are killing me!” We feel the same way, Karin. And so did a lot of voters by the results of yesterday’s voting. (Click here to view full bracket.) By far, the most enjoyable voting to …
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Results and Analysis from Round Two: Maine IPA’s and Seasonals
Just when you think you know who’s is going to win a head to head match-up in this tournament, the votes come in, and you’re assumptions are eschewed. This was the case for last night’s voting for Maine IPA’s and Seasonals in the Round of 32. I hope some of you out there have friendly …
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Seven Local Beers for the Christmas Season
‘Tis the season for family feasts, yuletide gatherings, and Christmas mayhem. What better way to celebrate the season than by imbibing in locally brewed beers from around New England? Instead of showing up with a bottle of Cabernet to this year’s Festivus party, grab a 22 oz. bomber or a growler of the brilliant beers …
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Lost Beer Passage from Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’
Then an old man, a keeper of a bar, said, Speak to us of Beer. And he said: Would that you could live simply on the fruits of the earth and be sustained by wine. But since you were born to drink delicious craft beer made locally by brewmasters who harness the powers of grains …
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Maine Beer Company’s Lunch is the Best Beer in Maine
Yeah, bold title, but it’s true. Maine Beer Company’s Lunch is the best tasting beer in the great state of Maine. And that’s saying something in a state that boasts a deluge of world class brews. The new hip beer on the scene is the sweet/sour, yeasty saison. In Maine, craft beer disciples are gushing …
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When Life Hands You Citra Hops, Make Zombie Dust
In my pursuit of the perfect IPA there have been a small handful of recurring beers people tell me I have to try. 120 Minute IPA. Check. Maine Beer Company’s Lunch. Check. Hop Stoopid. Sierra Nevada Hoptimum. Hop Wallop. Green Flash. Check. Check. Check. Check. I’ve even found myself holding the elusive and mysterious Heady …
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Why I Write About Beer: A Manifesto
1. I love the words I get to use when I write about beer. Look at the names of different types of hops: Amarillo, Cascade, Citra, Kents Golding, Bravo, Apollo, Zeus, Cluster, Nugget, Chinook. The hops alone are a verbiage gift that keeps on giving. How about the words associated with the brewing process: mash, …
The Maine Beer Company Expands Their Operation and Our Palates
I fear I’m becoming the boy who cried beer. You know, I tell you, You gotta drink this! It’s the best beer ever! or You need to visit this pub and drink their IPA! Only to toss out another tasty brew you must try or an establishment you must visit a week later. It’s not …
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