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Another Visit with the “Bitch”

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 11th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Last winter we were introduced to Flying Dog Raging Bitch. The beer was released to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Flying Dog Brewery. Described as a Belgian-Style India Pale Ale, it is now a year-round member of the Flying Dog family. This wee…



Trunk Monkey Chaperone – Friday Funny

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 11th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I gotta get me one of these.

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Virginia Breweries Collaborate, Again

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 10th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Last year there was a collaborative effort between four Virginia breweries which created Brew Ridge Trail Black IPA. The limited batch beer was available at the participating breweries and some bars in the Charlottesville area. Well, they’re at it…



WaPo Beer Madness

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 10th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

The Washington Post is once again sponsoring its annual Beer Madness taste-off. The list of beers to be included is not yet published, but the selection will be limited to “craft beers, all domestic.” The event involves three nights of tasting. The bes…



A Bit of Catholic Geekiness

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 9th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Fair warning. Those of you who are not Catholic may skip this post. I’ll give you a minute. 🙂

Okay, here we go. There’s a new iPhone app that’s been in the news lately, Confession: A Roman Catholic App. This $2 application gives the user a guide to …



Rediscovering The Beer That’s Here

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 9th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Sometimes we craft beer fans get so wrapped up in the latest and greatest extreme beer, that we fail to see the good beer right in front of us. Growing up in Maryland and living in Virginia, having access to Pennsylvania’s Yuengling Lager is simply a m…



iBottleOpener

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

What do you think? Is a replacement for the ubiquitous keychain bottle opener?

http://www.ibottleopener.com
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Speaking of Thomas Jefferson…

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Thomas Jefferson’s beer recipe has been getting some press of late. What better time to hear what the man had to say on another subject?
“The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people;…



March Madness – IPA Style

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

For the fourth year, Brewing News is holding its National IPA Championship. This “head to head” taste off features 128 India Pale Ales from US brewers. Judging is held over fours sessions in four cities with the winners in each bracket moving on t…



Patriotism – A Study in Contrasts

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 6th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

On Saturday we attended our son’s middle school basketball tournament. The tournament opened with invocation and the playing of our national anthem. The gymnasium was silent as the Star-Spangled Banner played. Players, coaches, referees, parents, …