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Sherwood is a Sure Thing!
That is the hokiest title ever but kinda cute, in a way. The problem with stereotypes is two-fold: you see an individual (a purple person, let’s say) and he acts a certain way and you think that all...
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Great Beer at Great Baraboo
Before our most recent “beer trip”, I facebooked about it. I am so glad that I did because my friend, (and head brewer at Arbor Brewing Company AND winner of Best in Show at the World Expo of Beer)...
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The Magical Land of Dragonmead
Dragonmead is located in a place I’d never think to look—right off of the 696 expressway on the service drive. Once inside, however, I would not have known if I was off the service drive, off the...
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I’m Kukoo for Kuhnhenn Brewing Company!
Okay so it’s been months since we made this visit; fortunately, I wrote this right after we went so I can assure you that it is an accurate representation of what happened. Just the facts, folks, as...
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Who Drinks Short’s Short’s?
Why yes, that IS a reference to the lovely Nair commercial of the 70s. (Yeah I know that’s not spot on…’tis the best I can do). Most craft beer enthusiasts are very familiar with Short’s Brewing...
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Beer, Sexism, and even a mention of donkey punches
Between raging bitches and possibly sexist/racist artwork, beer is becoming quite the controversy! Of course I am talking about Flying Dog and Clown Shoes, respectively. I do not know how to react to...
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ControversiALE
I’ve had some great days in my life. Our wedding day–wherein I made an honest man of the long-suffering Jeff–is up there. So is the day I passed the Bar, the day I graduated from college, the day I...
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The Local Pub & Brewery
I like to think of myself as a brave person. I will investigate that strange noise I hear, get up in people’s grills when they need it and generally try to school people when it becomes necessary to do...
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A Side Trip to Odd Side Ales
In our brewpub travels, Jeff and I have long since learned to trust our brewer friends on where to go. So, when we were about to head to the western side of the state, we solicited advice on that great...
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A Visit to Brewery Vivant
Surely, if I ever walked into a church, the very foundation would crumble. Brewery Vivant certainly looked like an old church, yet the foundation…she remained standing. Come to find out, it is actually...
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So where was I?
Ah yes! As we say in the school, it’s been a hot minute since I was here. There were some changes in my life this past summer/fall–mostly for the better–but that have kept me busy and not feeling the...
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Porter v. Porter
So where was I again? I know, amigos, it’s been a hot minute. I’m one of thosepeople who either has nothing going on, or a million things going on andI’m afraid it’s been the latter these past few...
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Issues & er, Lagers!
(Note: this story will appear on Imabeerhound.com !! With pictures!! I am so excited!!) Back in the day, people gathered in pubs to discuss the issues of the day–politics, fads, local news, gossip…. In...
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Bleu Cheese Throwdown: IPA v. Stout
I attended a very fun birthday party this past weekend. Because the host and hostess are awesome, they had two kegs of beer on tap: Dark Horse’s Crooked Tree IPA and Saugatuck’s Neapolitan Stout. Both...
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I’d Tap That! Books on Tap at Liberty Street
As unlikely as this sounds, I have hobbies besides enjoying beer. Specifically, I really like reading. So it was like Liberty Street Brewing Company read my mind when they hooked up with the Plymouth...
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What Beer Goes Better With a Cold?
Instead of pairing food and beer this week, Boyfriend Ken & I had no choice but to pair beer and cold. (Or, in my case, sinus infection). We found ourselves desperately ill on Sunday evening and no...
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B. Nektar & Pasta = Yum (and no organic goats are necessary)
Why certain retail businesses fail and while others succeed has long intrigued me. Ann Arbor, especially, intrigues me to no end. I have gone to some wonderful places only to see them close (I still...
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Witch’s Hat
Two hours to get in on opening day? Lines around the block? Completely full even days after the opening? Wow! This place had better be good! I am talking, of course, about the newest brewpub in...
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Upcoming WINter Beer Fest = WIN!
We are the Great Beer State. With brewpubs opening to packed houses and awesome movies like this, it should come as no surprise that we are seeing an increase in beer festivals. This winter alone, you...
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Monday’s Mugs: Cocktails!
Today’s mug is in the shape of a cocktail glass, amigos. On occasion, I indulge in craft cocktails, which are becoming quite the thang ‘round these parts. At the forefront of this cocktail revolution...
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