Lunch at Broad Street Market: LoveDraft’s Express

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

The Broad Street Market, how do I love thee, let me count the ways. Harrisburg has one of the best farmers market/food joints/local grub scenes in Pennsylvania. Specifically in this post we’re talking about LoveDraft’s Express. It’s a burger joint specializing in “smash burgers”. One word, fantastic! On this trip I had the so called … Continue reading →

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Do you know your beers?

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Have you ever started a conversation about the different kinds of beers and only remembering “aaaah lager, aaaah ales , aaaah IPA, I forget the rest…” So I thought, “time to make a list of beers”. Just like anyone and anything, I don’t know them all but, this is my shot based on my experience. … Continue reading →

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Lobster Joint in Greenpoint

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Lobster Joint in Greenpoint #foodporn ,random: Sliders (Lobster, Crab Cake & Fried Oyster) #beer : Lobster Ale Lobster Ale: Brewed By: Belfast Bay Brewing Company Style: American Amber Red Ale 13.11 OG | 5.0% ABV APPEARANCE 3/5 AROMA 5/10 PALATE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 OVERALL 18/30 Now go train. As Always, Workout, Drink be Merry. Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest 2014- Sly Fox Beer

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Angel Mercado • 1 Comment

It’s that time of year. Where brewer battle for their share of the Oktoberfest beer market. It’s my favorite time of year because we get to celebrate a wedding that happened my years ago, that we still commemorate the shin-dig by pouring tall glasses of Bavarian style beer!!! I also actively look for the different … Continue reading →

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Judo and Beer

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Judo and Beer Hello all. Judo and beer, two words that make any judoka and beer-lover smile. Being a student of judo, beer and life, I came across a message board while doing some research. On this message board, there was a discussion of working-out, judo and beer. “Bing” goes the bell in my head. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Beer by State,

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Angel Mercado • 1 Comment

Hello all. This map of a nonscientific survey over 5,000, Americans shows that the nation’s favorite beers are a patchwork of both history and innovation: from based style wheat beers since 1995. Yuengling being the oldest beer in America, and Blue Moon being brewed since 1995. Of course no matter your thoughts on Bud Light, it … Continue reading →

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Harpoon UFO White

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Hello all! I had a chance to try this beer a couple of days ago at MexiBBQ in Astoria, NY. This is a really good beer joint with excellent appetizers. I was in search of a place that would fill a growler (my growler from Lancaster Brewery in PA featured). Many places will not do it, shame … Continue reading →

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“High Plains Drifter” Scottish Style Ale: Rockaway Brewing Company

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Hello all! I had a chance to try “High Plains Drifter” Scottish Style Ale right at the Rockaway Brewing Company in Long Island City, NY and boy was it a treat. (see previous post ) This is my follow up on my visit to the brewery. The ale was bottled days ago and the taste definitely reflected that … Continue reading →

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Rockaway Brewing Company LIC, priceless.

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Angel Mercado • 1 Comment

Hello all! A beautiful day here in NYC, so I took a little ride on my long board today. The opportunity is rare and far and few. During this workout, and yes it is a workout disguised as a skateboard ride, I discovered Rockaway Brewing Company LIC. … Continue reading →

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Beer: Harpoon UFO White

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Cheers all it’s Friday. Harpoon UFO White at MexiBBQ Withbier light, crisp, hints of orange peel and spices (garnished with orange). Really refreshing! Finishes really nice on the palate. A good wheat beer. Give it a try. APPEARANCE 4/5 AROMA 8/10 PALATE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 OVERALL 22/30 Have a beer, it’s your to keep. As Always Workout, Drink be … Continue reading →