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Sober Polk : January Top Ten Non Alcoholic Pints
I've been asked by quite a few folks what my Top 5 or 10 non-alcoholic beers have been so far and since I'm all about listening to the people and spreading the good word about good beer, I figured I should take a little time each month and let you know what tickled my fancy in the previous 30(ish) days. Up first we'll take a look back at the end of 2024 coupled together with January of 2025 so as not to miss some real good things that I poured into my glass prior to deciding I needed to do this little monthly list of pints that excite Ol' Polk. No need to exclude when it's always better to be inclusive...ya know what I mean boo-boo... Digging back into my yearly list of my top ten beers (yes, I am working on The Ten for 2024, I know it's late, but life is kinda fuzzy right now) I'll stick to a few rules for myself while I compile The Five (Plus) each month. A) Only one beer from each brewery. If I really dig more than one, I'll let ya know in the post, but only one
by noreply@blogger.com (Pints with Polk)19 viewsbeerbest-of-januaryjanuarynon-alcoholic-beeron-the-wagonsober - news
I’m Glad Beer Is Boring Again
I used to be the worst kind of beer drinker. The one who thought he was right about everything but actually knew very little. I don’t feel regretful or embarrassed about this. Who wouldn’t have got caught up in the excitement propagated by the emergence of thousands of quirky, independent breweries across America? I needed something like that, honestly. Something that was my own and not that of my father. American beer culture rapidly proliferated within the United Kingdom in the early 2010s, manifesting itself in the form of hundreds of copycat breweries attempting to channel the creativity being demonstrated by their American peers (with varying results.) I let it wash over me like a tidal wave. As my own fandom reached fever pitch, I did the most obnoxious thing possible: I started a beer blog. One of the earliest mistakes I made as I began my endeavour to catalog British beer culture was to judge breweries by how visible they were, and how fast they were growing. If they were able
by Matthew Curtis22 viewsbeerthe-session - news
What to pair with…a portion of fries
Courtesy of New York City's chicest cocktail bars, Martinis and fries have taken off as the 'it' food and drink combo around the world. But the universally-loved French fry has a number of other perfect pairings. Eloise Feilden asks the experts what you should be drinking if you have a penchant for chips. The post What to pair with…a portion of fries appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Eloise Feilden23 viewsfront-page-draw-innewsasiabeercocktailsfood-pairing - news
The Rare Beer Club October 2024 Releases Review
Way back in October, we received the following email from Kris Calef of beermonthclub.com: It’s been a while, so I thought I’d check in and share that we’re celebrating our 30-year anniversary this year. I wanted to see if you’d be interested in reviewing any of our five […]
by G-LO34 viewsa-tasting-at-the-murder-tablebooze-dancing-tvbrew-reviewlost-abbeythe-prodigalbeer - news
Dining Out in 2024: A milestone
A mostly fictional account of visiting a franchise restaurant It was a confluence of unfortunate circumstances and bad judgement that led me to taking a three year-old to a suburban mall the week after Christmas. There were things to return, a late gift to pick up, and we were catching an afternoon movie nearby. “It’ll … Continue reading Dining Out in 2024: A milestone →
by Ben19 viewsbeercobb-saladcocktailscraft-beerdiningfood - news
Unironically Rocking Out to Smash Mouth
My name is Ben Johnson, and I enjoy late 1990s top forty pop rock. It’s something I didn’t ever see coming, but now that I’ve said it out loud, it feels inevitable and — honestly — something of a relief to admit. It’s one less thing to give a fuck about as I inch closer … Continue reading Unironically Rocking Out to Smash Mouth →
by Ben19 viewsbeer1990sbrewerycraft-beercraft-lagerfood - news
Beers I Had While Listening To Pearl Jam
Few things pair better than great music and great beer. When diving into Pearl Jam’s catalog, whether you’re like every dude in the world and in a Ten kind of mood or feeling the depth of Vitalogy, you need the perfect beer in hand. I did have the perfect beer… it was called a beer. … Continue reading Beers I Had While Listening To Pearl Jam → The post Beers I Had While Listening To Pearl Jam appeared first on Mikey Top Pour .
by Mikey Seay10 viewsbeercraft-beerdrinking-session - news
Craft Lager Beers Good For Watching a Fight
Here’s a list of craft lagers that are perfect for a boxing match or any big event. These beers offer more depth and character while staying refreshing and easy to drink: If you don’t feel like searching around town for one of these give GoPuff a try and have one delivered. These options cater to … Continue reading Craft Lager Beers Good For Watching a Fight → The post Craft Lager Beers Good For Watching a Fight appeared first on Mikey Top Pour .
by Mikey Seay20 viewsbeercraft-beerdrinkinglagertips - news
Where to Find Allagash White at TD Garden
The post Where to Find Allagash White at TD Garden appeared first on Allagash Brewing Company .
by Brett Willis24 viewsbeer-101blogallagashbeertd-gardenwhere - news
On Criticism in Beer Writing
Last week I published a critical review of a whisky from Irish distillery Waterford Whisky. Admittedly I don’t have much skin in the game when it comes to whisky, but enough so that they saw fit to send me a bottle. One that made me think, and thus stimulated what was, for me, a useful exercise in critical writing. Other than a couple of DMs, the review didn’t prompt much of a reaction. That’s likely because in whisky writing—as much as you’d expect in restaurant or wine writing—a certain level of fair criticism is expected. In fact I’d go as far as to say it’s encouraged. When people read the work of, for example, Grace Dent, Jay Rayner or Jonathan Nunn, they anticipate and appreciate fair critique. In part this is because seeing a restaurant get panned by a top writer can be very enjoyable. But it’s also because there’s a certain level of trust between the reader and the writer, and well placed criticism adds weight when a writer of such standing does decide to give praise to somethi
by Matthew Curtis7 viewsbeer - news
Oktoberfest in Big Bear Offers Strong Beer Selection
With an impressive beer selection, captivating Oompah band and round-the-clock contests and entertainment, Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is one of the best!
by stephzinger24 views2024oktoberfestsan-bernardino-countystephanie-metzingerbeerbig-bear-lake - news
Kearny Mesa Brewery Ataraxia Aleworks Goes Up For Sale
The three-and-a-half-year-old brewery will operate as usual while on the market for a buyer The post Kearny Mesa Brewery Ataraxia Aleworks Goes Up For Sale appeared first on San Diego Magazine .
by Cole Novak17 viewsbeerfood-drinkfood-newsopeningskearney-mesa - news
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days finds for Beer Drinkers [Vol #1]
As an Amazon affiliate, I am hyper-aware of what Amazon is up to in the beer-related retail space and always watch for items that I (and you) might be interested in. Here are some items I found on sale (at the moment of this posting) that I think you would be interested in: Don’t forget, … Continue reading Amazon Prime Big Deal Days finds for Beer Drinkers [Vol #1] → The post Amazon Prime Big Deal Days finds for Beer Drinkers [Vol #1] appeared first on Mikey Top Pour .
by Mikey Seay22 viewsamazon-dealsbeerbeer-culturedrinking - news
7 Of The Best Local Beers to Try This Fall (That Aren’t Just Oktoberfests)
From pumpkin beers to amber ales, here are some of the best craft beers to enjoy around San Diego this autumn The post 7 Of The Best Local Beers to Try This Fall (That Aren’t Just Oktoberfests) appeared first on San Diego Magazine .
by Cole Novak19 viewsbeerfood-drinkthings-to-do - news
Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One
Your beer is getting warmer by the second and you need a can cooler, NOW! You are in the right place. This post is nothing but can (and bottle) coolers! First, I will list my top three and then put together a list of others I think could work out well for your can-cooling needs. … Continue reading Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One → The post Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One appeared first on Mikey Top Pour .
by Mikey Seay21 viewsbeerbeer-culturedrinking - news
Same Same, Smoke & Salt Teams Launching Freyja
Named for the Nordic goddess of fertility, love, and war, the Carlsbad restaurant will open at the end of the year and will focus on European-inspired small plates The post Same Same, Smoke & Salt Teams Launching Freyja appeared first on San Diego Magazine .
by Cole Novak16 viewsbeerfood-drinkfood-newsopeningscarlsbad - news
A Brand-New Brewery Is Coming To Vista
Weir Beer will open in the former Helia Brewing space with owners Hayden and Kyndall Weir at the helm The post A Brand-New Brewery Is Coming To Vista appeared first on San Diego Magazine .
by Cole Novak21 viewsbeerfood-drinkfood-newsopeningsvista - news
Cigar City Brewing Maduro Brown Ale Review
It’s been a dozen+ years since we last reviewed Cigar City’s Maduro Brown Ale, so we thought, to hell with the new! Let’s go back to something that we always considered tried and true. Below are a few words about this beer taken from the Cigar City website: […]
by G-LO12 viewsbooze-dancing-tvbrew-reviewcigar-citya-tasting-at-the-murder-tablebeercraft-beer - news
Booze Brothers Opening New Family-Friendly Burger Joint
The brewery’s new tasting room, Party Burgers, hopes to satisfy beer lovers and their tiniest family members The post Booze Brothers Opening New Family-Friendly Burger Joint appeared first on San Diego Magazine .
by Cole Novak22 viewsbeerfood-drinkfood-newsopeningsfallbrook - news
Mission Brewing Takes Over Rough Draft Brewing
The acquisition includes a brewhouse in Miramar and two tasting rooms in Del Mar and La Jolla The post Mission Brewing Takes Over Rough Draft Brewing appeared first on San Diego Magazine .
by Amelia Rodriguez22 viewsbeerfood-drinkfood-newsopenings - news
Top 10 Breweries with Best Outdoor Patios in Orange County
We've journeyed all over Orange County to compile a list of craft breweries with the top outdoor patios. We factored in size, quality, beer, food, activities and VIBE.
by stephzinger18 views2024orange-countystephanie-metzingerbeerbootleggers-brewerybrewery - news
North Park Beer Company Ready to Open in Crown Point
The brewery will open this week near Rocky's and will debut a new artisan pizza shop soon The post North Park Beer Company Ready to Open in Crown Point appeared first on San Diego Magazine .
by Nicolle Monico25 viewsbeerfood-drinkfood-newsopeningsthings-to-do - news
How to pretend you celebrate Pride at your brewery
You may have noticed an increase in imagery and messaging relating to the LGBTQ+ community popping up from your favourite brands this past week. This is of course, because it’s Pride Month, an amazing and dynamic time of year when every one from small companies to huge corporations takes the time to pretend to care … Continue reading How to pretend you celebrate Pride at your brewery →
by Ben18 viewsbeerlgbtlgbtqnewspridepride-month - news
Highland Brewing Gaelic Ale Review
While actually visiting a local brewery or distillery is always welcome during our travels to new places, the next best thing is bringing back some boozy beverages to enjoy at home. The topic of today’s review just happens to be one of those purchases… Highland Brewing of Ashville, […]
by G-LO15 viewsbooze-dancing-tvbrew-reviewhighland-brewinga-tasting-at-the-murder-tablebeerbeer-review