Happy Weekend!Cheers!
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One of several traditional patron saints of brewers, Saint Arnulf of Metz is honored with a feast day on July 18.Arnulf of Metz (c. 582–645) was a Frankish bishop, known in French as Arnoul or Arnoulf, and in English as Arnold.Wikipedia imageSeveral mi…

I was in the mood for something different. Scanning my shelves, I spotted a bottle of Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky. Deciding to pour this sweet, fruity libation for the evening, I turned my attention to selecting a cigar. After picking up — and putti…

A confluence of travel, family events, and a relentless “heat dome” had kept me from enjoying any quality porch time with a cigar and a drink for a couple of weeks. Needless to say, I was looking forward to the past weekend and some much-needed time on…

The food pyramid is just a suggestion.Cheers!
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I generally don’t mind the summer heat and can usually tolerate it well enough to enjoy a cigar most evenings. But this week was especially brutal, and an afternoon smoke meant a trip to Hogshead Cigar Lounge. I wasn’t surprised to see a few more folks…

For a recent cigar and bourbon pairing, I reached for a couple of familiar old friends: Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Bourbon and the Oliva Serie V Melanio.The Isaac Bowman is produced by A. Smith Bowman Distillery, located right here in Fredericks…

Sadly, this is reflective of the options at so many pubs and breweries these days.Here’s hoping your weekend beer options are numerous.Cheers!
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Today — and indeed this entire weekend — patriotic Americans celebrate the foresight, wisdom, and bravery of our Founding Fathers in declaring independence from an oppressive government. Independence Day is a truly American holiday, made possible by a …

I typically drink my coffee hot and black, even on warm days. But on this particular afternoon, the heat had me craving something cooler — so I brewed up iced coffees for my wife and myself. Then I reached into the humidor for a quick smoke.The Dunbart…