Archive for May, 2009
Vodka and Tonic Restyled
by Michele on May 28th, 2009
Like most people my tastes have changed with time. I used to prefer my mixed drinks to be sweet and didn't mind if they were heavy. My former favorite drinks were frozen strawberry dacquiris, White Russians, and espresso-tinis. However, now most of those drinks are on my list of drinks to avoid.
Although my tastes have changed, there are some similarities. I still do enjoy a hint of sweetness in my drinks. And if there were to be any theme to the variety of drinks that I like, it would be that they include fruit flavors. The differences are that I...
Beer Review: Anchor Steam Beer
by J Frazzetta on May 27th, 2009
Bottle/Tap: Bottle
I’ve never actually had anything by Anchor Steam though I have received many recommendations. I just never got around to giving them a try. I picked up a bottle and thought I’d take it for a spin. Anchor Steam is one of the oldest brewers in California and hasn’t changed their brewing tradition for over 100 years. The lore of the name is supposedly from the hissing noise the steam makes as it leaves the brewing tanks. Steam is also an old term used to describe beer that was made on the West Coast.
Sierra Nevada and Anchor Brewing each...
Beer Review: Yuengling, Traditional Lager
by J Frazzetta on May 19th, 2009
Bottle/Tap: Can
Several years ago, I embarked on a voyage with friends toward Gettysburg for a few days of vacation and history. During the trip to Pennsylvania we happened to stay with a friend’s grandparents, and I was first introduced to the oldest beer in America, Yuengling. You see, the brewery is the oldest brewery in America, and let me tell you, this beer is one not to miss.
This is traditional lager style ale, not very complex and no real bitter flavor; it is a smooth and simple to drink beer. Actually, you can liken this to Pabst Blue Ribbon, but...
Beer Review: Sierra Nevada, Torpedo Extra IPA
by J Frazzetta on May 12th, 2009
Bottle/Tap: Bottle
I haven’t had many beers by the folks at Sierra Nevada, but I noticed this beer on a friend’s Facebook page and decided to give it a try. I made a six-pack a while back with one bottle and quickly bought the last six-pack a store had after I sampled it. I know I’m not one for IPAs, as I have said, but I’m trying to branch out and experiment here and there.
This ale had a really nice amber color in my glass and didn’t smell like a really bitter IPA either. At 7.2% I thought it was going...
Adults Only Cherry Cola
by Michele on May 7th, 2009
Ahh. . .the joys of living in New England. The weather was sunny and in the 70s a few days ago, but now it has become rainy and chilly again. However, the few days of warm weather are a hint of what is to come- the heat of summer.
With summer heat there is increased demand for icy cold beverages. Of course, I know that during hot weather one needs to be well hydrated, which means that lots of water should be consumed. But once you have yourself hydrated, a little indulgence is in order.
Sure, the kids love a glass of...
