April 2010

“Dead Guy Ale” by Rogue Brewery

Published on: 25th April, 2010

This is our second beer to be reviewed from the Rogue Brewery in Newport, Oregon. This is their flagship brew and is one that I am fonder of the second time around. When I enjoyed this beverage for the first time on my trip to Portland, Oregon I thought that it was missing [...]

“Single Barrel” by Four Roses

Published on: 25th April, 2010

This is great bourbon with an even better story. I attended a great wine and bourbon festival in my hometown and they happened to invite the Four Roses distillery to the festival to give their sippers another wonderful flavor to love. Jim Rutledge was invited to give his expert advice on the history [...]

“Hazelnut Brown Nectar” by Rogue Brewing Company

Published on: 13th April, 2010

There are cult classics like “Pulp Fiction” and “Usual Suspects” which you can almost quote any line from them and everyone stops and can finish the scene. Then there is Rogue Brewery out of Newport, Oregon with its terrific labels which can be recognized at almost a sideways glance. I visited Portland, Oregon [...]

Pronto Pasta & Sausage Skillet

Published on: 11th April, 2010

This is a fantastic meal with complex layers. The saltiness and heat of the sausage balanced by the sweetness of the cream cheese and complimented by the spice from the red pepper flakes makes for a delicious meal. I would highly recommend this meal with New Belgium’s Ranger IPA. This is New [...]

Sautéed Spiced Tilapia with Fresh Mango Salsa

Published on: 11th April, 2010

This is a great dish when you are on the run in the summer. Would go perfectly with any larger of your choice: Serves 6
Salsa
2 Mangoes, peeled, pitted, chopped
1 [...]

“90 Shilling”, O’Dell Brewing Company

Published on: 11th April, 2010

Some of my favorite things that have come from Scotland are Sean Connery, scotch, and kilts!  There is one more important item to originate from this beautiful country and that is the shilling (the British made them use it), which is where O’dell’s got the name for this beer.  The Scot’s would tax their beer [...]

“Glissade” (golden bock) by Sierra Nevada

Published on: 11th April, 2010

Now fellow reader and listener, I know that you know how much I love the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.  They make terrific beer and are pioneers in the green movement for brewing.  This is their spring offering and is a terrific way to start the warmer days of the year.  Bocks were traditionally brewed by [...]