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Merry Christmas

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 25th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’d like wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May your holiday be filled with the blessings of family, friends, and good cheer.For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.Luke 2:11
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Complete World of Beer Styles – Christmas Giveaway Winners

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 24th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Velky Al of Prague, Czech Republic and Alexander D. Mitchell IV of Baltimore, MD are the lucky recipients of the Complete World of Beer Styles. Congratulations to you both!Please email me with your mailing address and I’ll get the Beer Styles Guide in …



Clipper City Below Decks Barley Wine

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 24th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Clipper City Below Decks Barley Wine is part of the brewer’s Heavy Seas series of “big” beers. Released each December, it’s only on the shelves a short time. Clipper City’s seasonals have limited availability in this area so I was glad to see the beer …



Why is the Rum Gone?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 22nd, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It has nothing to do with beer, but I find this video montage oddly captivating. Is there some empathy for Captain Jack? Maybe it’s the same feeling we get when a favorite seasonal is no longer available. Enjoy.Direct link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JImc…



Southern Tier Krampus

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 22nd, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When Matt at Kybecca pointed out the Southern Tier Krampus to me recently he described it as “a lager, but hopped like an IPA”, or something to that effect that peaked my interest. The beer’s name and the label description “Imperial Helles Lager” were …



Buffalo Chicken “Sliders” and a Hoppy Beer

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 20th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s been a while since I posted about a food and beer combo so I figured I’d share something we’ve served a number of times recently. This recipe comes from Kraft Kitchens. These Buffalo Chicken sandwiches are easy to prepare. They’re quite tasty, and…



Weekend Beer Events

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 19th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

Wow, the last weekend before Christmas. While you are out doing those last minute errands, take a break to stop in and enjoy a free tasting from your local retailer. Maybe even take home a new beer to wind down with after your chores are done.Friday, D…



The Science of Brewing

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 18th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Brewing Science Institute of Colorado held a one-day workshop at the University of Mary Washington on Tuesday. Attended by brewers from around Virginia, the workshop presented an overview of microbiological methods in the brewing of beer. Topics su…



Glassware Guide from Slashfood

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 18th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Slashfood blog has published a three-part online guide to alcoholic beverage glassware. Of main interest to readers of this blog is the section devoted to Beer Glasses. Nine different glass styles are discussed. Simple and straightforward, the guid…



Shooting Creek Brewery to Begin Brewing Soon

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There’s good news in the ongoing saga of Shooting Creek Farm Brewery in Floyd County, Virginia. Local anti-alcohol forces had appealed the granting of the brewery’s license. Last month the two sides in the dispute agreed to sit down, with a neutral par…