Last Saturday was filled with events for our family. Our morning was spent watching our oldest run in a regional cross-country meet. Although the sun was shining, it was a chilly morning to be standing outside. In the afternoon, our family went apple picking at a local orchard. By mid-afternoon, it had warmed considerably, making this outdoor adventure more enjoyable for those prone to cold fingers and toes.
As the night would be cold, we purchased apple cider to turn into a warm evening drink. I never had made mulled cider previously, but it seemed like a simple recipe to master.
Archive for October, 2009
Beer Review: Rock Art Brewery, The Vermonster
by J Frazzetta on October 26th, 2009 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle
I spent last week raiding my favorite beer spots and finally found a bottle of mythical Vermonster. As it turns out, it was the only bottle this store had; did I feel bad taking it? No, because I knew you’d want to hear about it.
We had some friends over for pizza and Dexter watching, so I busted out the bottle to test. I split the beer in a few glasses and found that the dark amber color was intriguing. It looked like syrup and had a strong aroma. Well, it is a 10% barley wine, what did you expect?
I spent last week raiding my favorite beer spots and finally found a bottle of mythical Vermonster. As it turns out, it was the only bottle this store had; did I feel bad taking it? No, because I knew you’d want to hear about it.
We had some friends over for pizza and Dexter watching, so I busted out the bottle to test. I split the beer in a few glasses and found that the dark amber color was intriguing. It looked like syrup and had a strong aroma. Well, it is a 10% barley wine, what did you expect?
Brothers in Ale
by J Frazzetta on October 19th, 2009 | Beer
This week will be a little different than my usual post. Instead of tasting a beer and telling you about it, I’ll be bringing awareness to your nostrils and taste buds. Check this out before we go on. Actually, let me summarize what is happening.
There is a brewery in Vermont called Rock Art Brewery. They produce beer, and I have never tried any of their stuff but will try to in the future. To celebrate their 10 years of brewing, Matt Nadeau decided to create the ‘Vermonster’ beer. According to what he says about the beer it is a
There is a brewery in Vermont called Rock Art Brewery. They produce beer, and I have never tried any of their stuff but will try to in the future. To celebrate their 10 years of brewing, Matt Nadeau decided to create the ‘Vermonster’ beer. According to what he says about the beer it is a
Beer Review: Saranac, Pumpkin Ale
by J Frazzetta on October 13th, 2009 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle
There are some beers that you hear rumors about, and there are some you never find no matter how hard you try. This one is the latter of those options. I’ve been hearing about Saranac’s pumpkin flavored beer for a few years and never found it anywhere. . .until I made a trip to Warner, New Hampshire, to watch the Bruins with a friend. We needed something to drown the sorrows of a bad game and found our remedy in a few six-packs at Market Basket. (more...)
There are some beers that you hear rumors about, and there are some you never find no matter how hard you try. This one is the latter of those options. I’ve been hearing about Saranac’s pumpkin flavored beer for a few years and never found it anywhere. . .until I made a trip to Warner, New Hampshire, to watch the Bruins with a friend. We needed something to drown the sorrows of a bad game and found our remedy in a few six-packs at Market Basket. (more...)
Piscassic Pond Winery
by Michele on October 9th, 2009 | Mead, Wine
In September, our beer reviewer, John, attended the Wicked Wine & Brew Fest. While at this festival, he was able to sample many excellent products, including mead from Piscassic Pond Winery. With little knowledge about mead, except for references to it in literature, such as Beowulf and Harry Potter, an interview with the owners seemed to be a good idea. Meeting with Roberta Gerkin, one half of the mead making team, I learned quite a bit about this historical drink.
Piscassic Pond Winery received its license in 2003 and sold its first batch of mead (also known as honey
Piscassic Pond Winery received its license in 2003 and sold its first batch of mead (also known as honey
