This evening The Globe Belgian Gastropub will be serving Chimay Première (aka Chimay Red Cap) on draft. Chimay Première was the first beer brewed at the Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey by the Trappist fathers in 1862. Its current recipe was crafted by Father Théodore when he recreated the brewery after World War II. He was directly…
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Bigger isn’t always better. My hat is off to Slater’s 50/50 for their Lake Forest Backyard Brewfest (held on 5 April 2014) and creating an intimate event that provided the perfect format to actually meet brewers, taste some outstanding beers and ciders, eat delicious food, meet new people, have lots of outdoor fun, and contribute to a good…
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Want to win a trip to Nashville’s World Famous Music Festival Bonnaroo (June 12-15)? How does this itinerary sound? Day 1: Check into the hip Hotel Preston for two complimentary nights and explore some of Nashville’s top attractions including the Grand ‘Ol Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, gastro-pubs, beer bars, and the fabled honkytonks. Day…
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A new brewery, Pachyderm Extreme Brewing, will soon be releasing an exciting new beer called Elephant Dung IPA. Barley grain, bananas, and Cascade hops are fed to elephants – who seem to genuinely enjoy eating the mix. The elephants digest the mixture and create dung perfect for fermenting. Master brewer James says: “The digested grains…
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Just a thought. Instead of Hump Days, wouldn’t Wednesdays be infinitely better if they were Walken Wednesdays? National campaign anyone?
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