What is an IPA? Beer 101-fast fact. IPA is an acronym for “Imperial Pale Ale”. Yet today it widely known as “Indian Pale Ale.” The name stuck when breweries opened in Asia and the modern era of refrigeration of beer in Asia was born. How did this beer come about? Well it began with some Englishmen … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Guinness revisited
Speaking to my new friend Mark from the motherland, Ireland. Well the motherland for Guinness. Mark explained,”the way you know you got a good pint, is if the bubbles run from top to bottom”. So I ask Mark, ” how does this stack up against the beer back in Ireland?”. Mark answers, “this is the … Continue reading
Cheers to your mom!
“Heres to you mom!” “Thank you for all you have done for me. Words can not express what you have done for me and our family! So I raise my glass to you” “Salud!” When I say to people “I watch football and drink with my mom” They look at me and ask me “Are you serious?!” and I say “she … Continue reading
Deconstructed Salmon Steak with a brown sugar honey glaze.
Omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D, both super important nutrients for healthier, happier you. I’m a huge believer in supplements. All the scientific data has shown the benefits of supplements to your diet. These same nutritionist believe it is way more beneficial to get the nutrients through your diet. Duh! So I decided, lets eat salmon. … Continue reading
A day with lunch at jury duty.
So what do you do, when life is busy, work is insane, not enough hours in day! Put it all on hold, because you got a “summons” to report to jury duty. I can see the stacks of paper work in my office getting higher and higher already. This my impromptu entry to my time … Continue reading
Oktoberfest Beers.
I love this time of year! Not because of the Autumn foliage. Not because the winter holidays are less than two months away, damn. Not because having to sharpen thirty number 2 pencil, you know, thankfully my wife handled that chore. I love this time of year because of the abundant freshly brewed Oktoberfest beers! There … Continue reading
2012 Carolina Whole Hog–courtesy for Arrogantswine.com
http://arrogantswine.com/food-porn-photos/2012-carolina-whole-hog/ I am happy to say I took part in the ceremony, (yes it is a big deal :)) and everything turned out super well! All kudos goes to the host , Pitmaster Tyson Ho of Arrogantswine.com. Special thanks to Matt, Steve and myself ( of course) for contributing to preparation and general great time. … Continue reading
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