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An Authentic Irish Red Ale

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 22nd, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

While waiting for our traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef and cabbage to cook, we decided to open a bottle of an authentic Irish Red Ale; the Dungarvan Copper Coast Red Ale I had recently received.

Dungarvan beers are unfiltered a…



Cheaper Than (Gold Bearing) Dirt?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 21st, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I was doing my morning Internet ammo scavenger hunt when I came across this gem:

Cheaper Than Dirt earned the ire of many shooters when they pulled online gun sales and raised their prices manyfold in the wake of the Newtown shooting. I bid them fa…



Birthday Freebies

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 21st, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Today marks another milepost on the road of life; 55 years under my belt. Having a birthday that falls during Lent tends to put a damper on the celebrations, but at least this year the day doesn’t fall on Good Friday. But it’s still a “school night” no…



Irish Beer Milkshake

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 20th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When I first read about the Red Robin Irish Beer Milkshake, I assumed it was just another St. Patrick’s Day gimmick. But then I got to thinking; Guinness Draught, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and chocolate ice cream. How bad could it be? We’ve been known to …



Which Might Be More Useful?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 19th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This product is real: 

This one is not (yet):

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Sláinte!

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 18th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration sponsored by Blue & Gray Brewery was held Saturday. This year we arrived after the kickoff parade, to take in the food and the beer. There was a brief moment of sun when we first arrived, but soon, to make t…



Happy St. Patrick’s Day

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 17th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Ah, St. Patricks Day. Such a confusing day. To the Irish, the day honors a great Saint. For too many others, it’s a day dedicated simply to green beer and debauchery. Our family has long had a devotion to St. Patrick. Our admiration was made all the mo…



Respect

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 16th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s not found in green beer.

From Catholic Memes.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Double D Double IPA

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 16th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Originally a one-time release, Double D IPA is the latest addition to the year-round list of beers from Old Dominion Brewing. The promotional package I received recently also included another beer in the brewery’s “pinup” series, Morning Glory…



Virginia Gains A New Brewery

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 14th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Green Flash Brewing Company announced today that they will be building a new brewery in Virginia Beach, VA. From PilotOnline.com:

The co-founders of San Diego-based Green Flash Brewing Co. had settled on a seaside city in North Carolina for the …