August 2016 While working in New Mexico on a recent business trip, I once again sought out a decent local restaurant to grab dinner for the night. On the advice of a co-worker who lives locally, I found out about a place called Boxing Bear that came with good recommendation – so off I went…
Tag: Beer
Worthy Imperial IPA Beer, Bend OR
While working in Oregon staying in Bend, I found a great locally brewed beer that I liked while out shopping at a local grocery store. I’ve been to the Worthy brewery many times but this was the first time I’d seen their beers in a grocery store. This beer is an Imperial Indian Pale Ale…
Worthy Imperial IPA Beer
While working in Oregon staying in Bend I found a great beer I liked one day while out shopping at a local grocery store. This beer is an Imperial Indian Pale Ale made by Worthy Brewing in Bend Oregon. The bottle label states the following; Hop lovers rejoice. We use 8 Oregon-grown hop varieties…
Tim’s Paella Party
Had a very fun filled afternoon and evening over the weekend at a friend’s beautiful enchanted hilltop estate in Placerville California celebrating our friend Tim’s birthday at his annual Paella Party. Tim and his wife Joanne made a delicious paella that was fascinating to watch being put together and cooked over a few hours. They’re…
Canteen Brewhouse, Albuquerque
While on a trip working out in the southwest state of New Mexico, I met up with a co-worker who works remotely and lives in the nearby area, for lunch one day in the city of Albuquerque. My co-worker had recommended we meet up and for beer and food at a great local watering hole…
Sneak Attack Saison
Sneak Attack, Farmhouse Saison brewed with organic cardamom pods. I happened upon this beer while grocery shopping today and decided to try it out and so I bought a six pack of it. 21st Amendment makes some pretty good beers so I knew it would be nice, especially since this was their Winter Seasonal brew….
Shepard’s Pie
We’ve always enjoyed the good tasting homey feeling of a good Shepards pie. Often it can be found on pub menus where it pairs nicely with a tall pint of your favorite beer. Today I decided I’d try and make it at home. Here’s my go at it in photos below. It turned out pretty…
Tap Folsom Craft Beer Fest
Tap Folsom Craft Beer Fest in Historic Old Town Folsom California My home town threw a great beer festival this past week and I attended both the first day VIP Beer Brewing with the Brewer Sessions and the second day VIP Access to the Beer Tasting event showcasing 25 craft beer vendors from all over the…
Folsom Tap House
There’s a new beer place in Folsom. Brought to you by a local restaurant owner who we already know knows how to build and run a great place – Jeff Back of Back Wine Bar & Bistro. Folsom Tap House is located in the old Sports Bar building is in the same business area as Back Wine…
Beer Flavors
When you drink a beer you do it mainly for taste. Nobody likes tasting a crappy beer, but each of us enjoy certain beer types with flavors that appeal to our taste buds the most while also quenching our thirsts. Beer types can vary from IPA, Wheat, Pale Ale, Brown Ale and so on. It’s…
Beers and Pubs in Amsterdam
I recently traveled to Amsterdam for work during June and again in July and found the food and dining there to be absolutely outstanding! So many choices of great food and beverages were to be found everywhere all within walking distance while staying at the city center in Amsterdam. This is the beginning of a…
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