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Got any good drink recipes for the holiday season? I see lots of ways to make eggnog, but I though something different would be nice too. Do you like a little bourbon in your coffee? Oh, yeah, and some butterscotch too. If that sounds good to you then you might just like this little recipe I...

Man, do I love stout season. So many great brews, so little time. I managed to get my hands on my all time favorite, Founder's Breakfast Stout. I'm hoping to try the CBS this year as well (KBS rocks). I've come across some other really good specimens as well. Bell's Expedition Stout was a...

We stopped by the liquor store before the long weekend. We were happy to see some new craft beers in stock, including the Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. While it's not always my favorite style, there are a couple of good examples of it. I did enjoy this...

I mentioned before that I had tried a really good coconut stout and a beerfest. I've been trying to find something similar to it ever since. There was an imperial stout from Boulevard's Smokestack Series with added coconut, which was very, very good. It's not readily available though. I tried...

Mead isn't technically a beer, but this is the category closest to it. Some mead is mixed with beer, so I figured it's close enough. Mead is made with fermented fruit and honey, which creates a unique taste (sometimes hops is used to take away some of the sweetness). It's been around for...

Back when I smoked cigarettes, I noticed that I always went through more of them if I was having a few drinks. I had to consciously avoid smoking constantly while enjoying a cocktail or a cold beer. I vape now, and it doesn't seem to be as much of an issue. What about you? Cigars, cigarettes...

I don't mean a brand, per se, but a mixed drink. Do you have a favorite cocktail made with whiskey? It can be anything from whiskey and coke to the most intricate mix. Maybe you prefer it neat, on the rocks, etc. but even so, you've probably tried some mixed drinks at some point. Did you like...

We went to a place a couple weeks ago that offer flights of beer for $4-5 each. You get four 4 ounce pours to taste, and you can select them yourself. This place featured 50 different choices to choose from. They had a nice variety of brands, styles, and even some others to try like shandy or...

Does it bother you to pay a cover charge when you go to a club/bar? I don't really mind it if it isn't too expensive, and if they offer something besides the privilege of entry. If there is a band or DJ or something, it makes sense, since they have to pay for the night's entertainment. Would...

Summer is coming, and with it come refreshing cold drinks. The mint julep is a good old standby. It's sometimes considered a country drink, but anyone can enjoy it. It's easy to make and tasty. It usually has bourbon, water, ice, sugar, and of course, some fresh mint. To add a little...

We decided to try Bell's Oarsman Ale. It's been pretty warm outside here already this year, so we decided to try something refreshing to enjoy while sitting outdoors. This beer is described as just that, tart and refreshing. Bell's has proven to be a good brewery. We have enjoyed their...

I enjoy going to brew pubs to try out the latest creations of craft beer connoisseurs. I wish we had more of these nearby. I guess we'll just have to take more road trips. We took a trip last summer to visit Public House in St. James Missouri and had a great time. They have a brew pub right at...

This is a bourbon barrel aged American double/Imperial stout, and talk about an interesting and complex combination of flavors.. This beer is very different, yet enticing. It's dark and thick with an aroma that will pull you in. I tasted coconut, licorice, vanilla, dark chocolate, fruit, and...

I didn't think I would like this very much. I was afraid the bourbon taste would overpower the beer, but we have tried a couple different options lately that were quite nice. My favorite was the Boulevard, Smokestack Series, Bourbon Barrel Quad. It's (obviously) aged in bourbon barrels but...

I recently had milk stout in a sampler twelve pack from Boulevard. I thought it was great. It is one of their "tasting room" beers and only available in the sampler. I hope they make it available on its own. I really enjoyed it. Not wanting another sample pack, I decided to try some others to...

Having worked in some rather nice restaurants as both a server and a bartender, I was asked on occasion to help decide which foods to pair with various drinks. Bourbon was a tricky one, but I recently read an interesting article on this subject. Similar to wine, some bourbon may go well with...

My husband and I have been having a lot of fun learning about craft beer (and taste testing, of course). ;) Something really different that we enjoyed is Sophie by Goose Island, which is a Belgian farmhouse ale that is aged in wine barrels. It's available in a 750 ml bottle or a four pack of...