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Drinking With The Irish Again

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 11th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

At the end of a day of meetings I got to enjoy some time in the hotel pub sharing a few pints with some coworkers. I had actually intended to leave for home right after the meetings, but when an Irishman invites you to the pub, one can hardly refuse! I…



Because it was raining …

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 10th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

… the range was available. I hadn’t planned on making it to the range this weekend. Between two swim meets and other obligations, just getting in my hour of dry fire was going to be tight. Sunday morning I listened to Steve Anderson’s daily podcast a…



Flying Dog Brewhouse Rarities

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 9th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Flying Dog Brewery send along this press release (which got buried in my inbox) announcing the schedule for some special beers for 2013.

Flying Dog Brewery Announces 2013 Brewhouse Rarities
Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Novem…



Dry Fire Dojo

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 8th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Confession time. You’ll recall I wrote about my dry fire routine previously. I was seeing some progress, though the gains were slow. And frankly, the routine got boring. It was certainly easier to skip a day than to get out my gear and practice. After …



Merry Mischief

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 7th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

As noted planned, Colleen and I shared a bottle of Sam Adams Merry Mischief Gingerbread Stout earlier this week. It was an unexpected treat, and on a “school night” even.

I will admit to a bit of trepidation when opening the beer. So many spiced bee…



Feast of St. Nicholas

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 6th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

December 6 is the Feast Day of St. Nicholas. Often considered the inspiration for the tradition of Santa Claus, he is also considered a Patron Saint of Brewing. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, was in attendance at the First Council of Nicaea in AD 325. …



It’s Good To Be Me

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 5th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When I got home from work yesterday, this was the sight that greeted me in the kitchen.

Colleen had gone to the store! The Sierra Nevada Celebration is a perennial favorite around here, but the Wittekerke Winter White Ale and Sam Adams Merry Misch…



Gifts For The Shooter Who Has Everything

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 4th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Speaking of top shelf, here’s a shaving brush that goes beyond a plain wooden handle. The Six Shooter Shaving Brush is brought to us by the same folks who gave us the 50 cal bottle opener.

Bullets2Bandages produces unique items from real bullets, …



Celebrating St. Andrew With Good Beer

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 3rd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This past Friday while our son was away at a high school swim meet, Colleen and I decided to go out and celebrate the Feast of St. Andrew. We headed downtown to Capital Ale House in search of food and beverage.

Colleen was determined to enjoy a Scotti…



Jack Daniel’s Operation Ride Home

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 1st, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I posted about Jack Daniel’s support of our troops previously. I received an email recently letting me know the distiller is again supporting our Armed Forces through Operation Ride Home.

What: Today, Jack Daniel and the Armed Services YMCA &nbsp…