I came across this old toy ad recently, from the days before toys were virtual. It gave me a chuckle, and a bit of nostalgic yearning.

When boys were allowed to be boys. Before political correctness weakened our society. Compare this to today where t…

Unlike in years past, we frequently enjoy a smoke-free evening at The Pub. My son and I had a recent “guy’s dinner out” and I found another kind of smoke at The Pub. And this was of the sort that I very much enjoyed. Four house beers from Battlefield B…

Today marks one of the most important days in the history of these United States. Unfortunately it will pass unnoticed to many Americans. On September 17, 1787 the Constitution of the United States was signed in Philadelphia, establishing the governmen…

Here’s a video tour of the expanded Blue Mountain Brewery in Nelson County. The new brewpub and beer garden opened to the public on September 14. And it looks great.

My only thought after watching that is ROAD TRIP!

Hat tip to The Hook.
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Dog owners will understand…

Thanks to Rhymes With Orange.
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Work It, Richmond has an interesting article contrasting two Richmond craft breweries:
Unlike many industries wracked by recession, the craft beer industry is growing, and fast.

Richmond’s two commercial brewers represent opposite ends of the spectr…

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful wife of 27 years!

Today Colleen and I celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary. I won’t say it seems like “just yesterday,” because that would cheapen the significance of all those years. It’s been a wonderful 27 years …

From the interesting but useless information department…

At about the same time I was struggling with wireless connectivity at home, this story started popping up in various blogs and forums. (Sorry, I don’t recall where I saw it first to give a hat…

This:
“So, when you meet (in fight Jihad in Allah’s Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for…

Flying Dog Single Hop Imperial IPA (Centennial) is another beer in the Maryland brewery’s Single Hop Series. The Simcoe version was reviewed here previously.

The beer pours a cloudy marmalade color with a thick off-white head. The head drops to leave …