But someone has to do it.
Last week my friend Greg dropped off some variations of his award-winning Pike Ale. He was seeking opinions on the three different versions in a blind taste test. So Wednesday evening Colleen and I sat down and “worked’ our w…
Even though we’ve enjoyed some warm(ish) weather, it’s often felt like the Spring, and all that accompanies it, would never arrive and stay. However, Tuesday the skies were clear, and the temps in the 80’s. So we went out for some of this:
We …
After an exciting and exhausting day of shooting, it was time to sit back and enjoy a good beer. (So there you nosey hoplophobes.) I broke out an old bottle of Ommegang Ommegeddon Funkhouse Ale. This explosive-themed beer seemed to be just …
“That was fun!” “What a great match!” Those exclamations are the common theme of shooters I’ve talked to after this weekend’s FNH Virginia Maryland Section Championship match. Held Friday through Saturday at the Fredericksburg Rod and Gun Club, the mat…
Center of the Universe Brewing in Ashland, VA is announcing the upcoming release of Homefront IPA. Proceeds from sales of Homefront IPA will go to support Operation Homefront, a charity that provides emergency assistance to our military heroe…
St. EADman Belgian Dark Ale is part of the Flying Dog Brew House Rarities series, and I believe the first one to be bottled. Frankly, I am not sure how the oddly capitalized name is meant to be pronounced. The bottle conditioned beer is named in hono…
A group of hoplophobes, and possible neo-prohibitionists as well, this week launched a campaign designed to pressure daily deal promoter LivingSocial into ceasing deals that include firearms and alcohol. Not having any logical basis or facts on which t…
If there’s an “upside” to the ammo shortage, it’s that it forces me to put in more efficient practice sessions. I know that I should have a plan in mind when hitting the range, but it doesn’t always happen. Face it, shooting is fun, and it’s easy to sp…
The Washington DC Examiner is reporting that Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is making a contribution to the local craft beer scene:
Virginia’s craft brewers have an ally in Gov. Bob McDonnell, who will soon be contributing his own hops to the growin…
For your consumption…
H/T to Fr. Z.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]
