Olde Blind Dog Pub

I normally don’t review bars and places, but I had such a great experience at this location I can’t help myself. Olde Blind Dog Pub in Alpharetta is the location; they have a good tap line-up (the usual suspects) Boddintons, Guiness, Harp and others, but they also carry some craft suds – Bells, Skullsplitter, and Avery.  I was happy with the selection but the atmosphere, service and food makes this place outstanding. Just in time for St.Patty’s day.

MacGyver brewer - You can do it at home

Preface:

It’s been snowing non-stop for 4 days; you live in Georgia, and you ran out of Natty Light 2 days ago. PROBLEMS, what are you going to do? Besides the Cabin Fever and you are chasing your wife with an axe like the shining you need sustenance. You need Beer!

White House Superbowl Party and craft beer!

From the official Obama food Blog: Recipe below:
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have joined the home brewing beer trend that's swept the US, and will be serving a very special White House brew tonight when they welcome guests for the annual Super Bowl party, to watch as the Packers take on the Steelers. (Above: President Obama listens as the National Anthem is played on television during the 2009 White House Super Bowl party in the East Garden Room, when the Cardinals took on the Steelers)
________________________________________

An old response to low/zero carbonation in angels share - Lost Abbey

For those who have not had an opportunity to read this love letter to the Beer Advocate community. I present the Tomme response to low carbonation. (04-30-2009)

4 sticks Porter Recipe

4 sticksBeer Style: Wood-Aged Porter
The beer has not been moved over to bottles but this is the recipe if you are interested in recreating it.

An Interview about 21st Amendment Brewing’s "Bitter American" with a bitter Englishman

Soon to hit the market is the 21st Amendment Brewing’s newest concoction “Bitter American.” This American Style IPA has an ABV of 4.4%. I am really excited about this beer. For me, if this beer is tasty, it will be a perfect lake brew. A beer, in cans, that I can sit and drink tons of and not get bloated or stupid drunk. PERFECT. Below is a conversation with every ones’ favorite Englishman regarding what constitutes a session beer. NOTE: This conversation and interview never happened but these are actual quotes completely taken out of context.

New Beer this week in Atlanta

This was taken from the savannah Distributing report for this week. Many of you do not get this so I decided to repost.

That’s right boys and girls, as of January 1, 2011 the Peach State will officially become the 8th state in which our beers are distributed! Thanks to our distribution partners at Savannah Distributing, Georgians from Chattahoochee to Okefenokee (and everywhere in between) will soon be among the lucky souls who can call themselves members of the Lost Abbey congregation.

Over the next few weeks there will be a number of events around GA to celebrate the arrival of Port Brewing & The Lost Abbey. If you’re in Georgia (or close enough to get there), make sure to check Facebook and your favorite craft beer sites for events close to you.