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via Shutterstock The best part! Sip your beer, but dont swallow immediately. Let the beer touch all the parts of your mouth and let your mouth get used to it and really experience it. Start thinking about comparisons is the beer salty, sweet, bitter? What are those tastes similar to in the food world? What metaphors can you use to describe them that have nothing to do with taste or food? Can you write a haiku about it? A limerick? Is your beer poetry or is it a WWE wrestling match? After youve gone through the taste parts of it, dont forget to talk about the mouthfeel. Literally, how it feels in your mouth. This can be a lot of fun to describe. Also, how does it finish? How did it feel to swallow and what was it like just after you swallowed? Did it have a lingering taste or sensation? All things to consider and verbalize. You might be asking right now, whats the point of all of this? Well, other than it being smashing good fun, it helps you determine what you like about beer. For instance, when its summer I tend to go for beers that I have described as crisp, refreshing in the past. If its really hot, I want something with an aroma Ive taken note of as having notes of citrus, specifically orange. Whereas in the winter, Im more likely to pick something with notes of chocolate or feels like Im rolling a smooth stone around in my mouth. Articulating the taste of the beer means you not only know what beer you like, but what you like about beer. And that can help guide your choices in the future. via Brewable Somehow you want to make sure you remember all this information youre learning about beer and yourself, and the best way to do it is to write it down. So whether youre using a plain Field Notes or something specific and guided like 33 Book Co. , make sure youre jotting things down. Id also be a bad tech writer if I didnt mention Untappd, an app for keeping track of your tastes and sharing them with friends. You can also learn badges like a girl scout except re: beer, and Im a sucker for badges. You can basically check into beers like youd check into locations on Foursquare. So is everyone ready? Pour yourself a proper glass properly, see, swirl, sniff and sip! Then post your observations here.
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Underground eCool chills your beer with a dirt nap - CNET
With the promise of bringing the country's best beer brands together, along with some European heavyweights, it was lining up to be what fans had been waiting for. The venue for the three-day festival was the newly renovated Barbican Beach Bar. The main area was buzzing and bustling with the music turned up and a good crowd of people perusing the various beer brand tents. Others played FIFA games and participated in mini football matches in the sand. With each patron given five vouchers to sample Red Stripe's new flavours, bartenders were kept busy for the entire festival. While some patrons enjoyed the new red apple and tropical pineapple flavours, others remained loyal to Heineken, Smirnoff Ice, Tallawah and Guinness. The newly introduced one-litre Guinness and Red Stripe bottles were also a huge hit with patrons. The DJ pumped out tunes for attendees to get their groove on, and patrons milled around food tents, including one from Fish Pot, and another from CB Chicken. As it neared evening, more patrons began to file in, signalling the start of the night's entertainment package. Last Friday night had featured performances from Kabaka Pyramid and Mystical Revolution. Last Saturday followed the same reggae theme, with artistes such as CK, Black As Cole, Keznamdi, Kelissa and No-Maddz. Up-and-coming artiste CK was up first, thrilling the audience with True Colours and I Found Me. She made way for the Black As Cole band, which also enjoyed good feedback from the audience. Keznamdi encouraged patrons to drink responsibly and once again called for the legalisation of marijuana. He delivered songs such as She Says and Bob Marley's Play I Some Music, before inviting sister Kelissa on stage for In The Gideon. UNIQUE NO-MADDZ The final performance of the night came from No-Maddz. With their unique musical style and their unconventional style of dress, No-Maddz captivated the audience with witty and profound lyrics. Kamal Powell, brand public relations manager at Red Stripe, told The Gleaner the inaugural Red Stripe Beer Festival was a success. "The Friday night went well. Hundreds came out to support the inaugural beer festival. Patrons were really excited about the samples and also the international beers that were here. There was a lot of entertainment from the different beer booths. Consumers were engaged with the prizes and giveaways, and the interaction with the crowd was awesome," he said. He added that this will become an annual event. "Everybody is excited about the overall beer festival package, so it's something we are looking forward to for next year. The vision we have for beer festival is that it will become a new destination for beer lovers. From a national perspective, we have been looking to rebuild Kingston as a tourist destination and the Red Stripe Beer Festival will be one of those activities in Kingston that will definitely drive consumers from around the world to experience the festival," said Powell.
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It just requires digging a deep hole into the ground. presented by A rendering of the eCool in the ground. eCool At CES earlier this year, I checked out a solar-powered cooler . I never expected to one day discover its mirror-universe twin: a dirt-powered cooler. The eCool beer cooler harnesses a very old concept. Cellars, dug into the earth, have been used to keep food cool for centuries. That same idea drives the eCool, a compact, crank-operated cellar that keeps beer underground, but makes it easily accessible for consumption. The entire contraption is nearly 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall. It can hold 24 cans and is designed to live in the ground all year long. The eCool creators suggest using a garden drill to make room to install it, unless you're a total shovel champion. The top pops up and a hand-crank moves the cans up so you can grab a cold one or lower some fresh cans down into the ground. Related Stories Sonic Foamer blasts bubbles into your beer for flavor The eCool will keep your beers as cold as the surrounding ground. That should make for some pretty cool beers in a lot of climates. It would be interesting to test the gadget in a hot desert climate to see what temperature you're able to get down to. It would definitely be better than letting your craft brews just sit out in the sun. The eCool is up for sale for about $300 (roughly 178, AU$324). That would buy you a lot of electricity to chill your beers in a regular refrigerator. However, the eCool could be handy for people who are concerned about power outages (Oh no! Warm beer!) or for cabins with no electric service. Of course, you're not restricted to alcoholic beverages it could work just as well for your soda or sparkling water cans. If you do buy and install one of these, be sure to ask your party guests, "Would you like me to crank you up a beer from the depths of the cold, dark earth?" The eCool in action. eCool Tags:
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There are 15 models on display made from KNEX rods and connectors, including a Ferris wheel, a roller-coaster, swing rides, and the over four-foot-high Serpents Spiral. Theyre good teaching tools for engineering concepts, and the KNEX building areas put aside for kids will help your little ones put them into practice. When: Until Monday, Sept. 1. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Beer festival success sparks annual plans - Entertainment - Jamaica Gleaner - Monday | May 26, 2014
Look for the daily special tapping in the listings for the days below. Engine 15 Brewing Company Ales for undies Undie Monday with Dignity you wear. M Shack Matthew Medure is known throughout the metro Jacksonville area for his fine dining restaurant Matthews, but he is also the genius behind M Shack in Neptune Beach and St. Johns Town Center. At M Shack, Medure taps into his gourmet cooking experience and applies it to the humble hamburger. But, given the Medure treatment, burgers at his joint are anything but humble. They are juicy, tasty, and absolutely heavenly. As a tip-of-the-chefs-hat to Jax Beer Week, M Shack has teamed with Engine 15 Brewing Company to offer a special price on M Burgers when you purchase a pint of Nut Sack, Russian Imperial, Old Battle Axe, or (904) Weissguy. The special deal is offered at the Town Center location only from 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 Green Room Brewing Company Beaches area beer-lovers have been flocking to Green Room Brewing Company since surfer-turned-brewer Eric Lumen opened the doors. His inviting and comfortable tap room is always full of lively conversation whether the surf is up or not. And then there is the beer, Green Room is home to a number of innovative brews that are sure to please the palates of the most discriminating beer aficionado. For Jax Beer Week, Green Room will tap two special brews. The first of the two is Dawn Patrol, a breakfast stout with lactose, oats, vanilla, coffee, and cocoa nibs. Intuition Ale Works Tucked away in a building that bares more than a passing resemblance to a grey and foreboding prison, Intuition Ale Works has been creating beer alchemy for over three years. Owner and brewer Ben Davis has a fanatic following that is as passionate about beer as it is about supporting the community. A trait that is common to all of the local Jacksonville breweries but, due to the efforts of Davis and his general manager Cari Sanchez-Potter, Florida politicians are kept on their toes and local charities know they have a partner. For Jax Beer Week the King Street Beer District anchor has decided to release a different one-off, or one time release beer, per day. The first is listed below, look for the rest listed on the day of the week they will be released. Tap Room Release Hopped-Up Saison Pinglehead Brewing Company/Brewers Pizza Taproom release Pinglehead Banana Pancakes ale. The Blind Fig Gastropub A relative new-comer to the King Street Beer District, The Blind Fig has been wowing taste buds since their beginnings as a popular local food truck. Now, with a premier spot on the corner of King Street and College Street, the gastronomical wizards at the eatery are planning a Cigar City Brewing Company beer cocktail for happy hour. European Street Cafe Park Street A Riverside, Park Street tradition for years, the European Street Cafe is also the go-to place for excellent craft and import beers. Under the watchful eye of Andy Zarka, E-Street serves a wide variety of German, Belgian and other import beers along with some of the best American craft beers. And, with a happy hour that runs from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily even on the weekends that features two-for-one brews, how can you go wrong? For Jax Beer Week, E-Street will be tapping White Oak Aged Jai Alai from Cigar City at approximately 6:00 p.m. Stop by and visit with the folks from Cigar City, enjoy a pint and keep the glass! The Silver Cow The newest addition to the King Street Beer District is the love child of fellow beer blogger Regina Heffington, a.k.a. The Jax Brew Bitch. With a classy, yet approachable feel, this new lounge features approximately 20 taps of nothing but the best craft beers and hard ciders. But, on a street full of beer bars what is the main draw for this soon-to-expand hideaway? Some would say the Heffingtons infectious and somewhat raucous laugh, others might say the Cajun-infused small plates she serves from the tiny kitchen in the back. Whatever your reason, be sure to swing by to experience her place and make your own decision. The Cow will feature a Cigar City Tap Takeover starting at 6:00 p.m. offering several brews from the Tampa brewery that have never been available in Jacksonville before. Wednesday, May 28 The Blind Fig Remember the gastronimical excellence we mentioned above when discussing The Blind Fig? Well, here is your opportunity to get in on some of that yummy food goodness. The Blind Fig teams up with Engine 15 for a beer dinner featuring tasty pairings and loads of fun. The dinner will feature four delicious courses and five outstanding brews. Tickets to the event are $50 per person and can be purchased in advance by calling the restaurant at (904) 337-0146 or at the door. The reception beer will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pinglehead Brewing Company/Brewers Pizza Taproom release Green Room Brewing Company Thin Mint Stout Intuition Ale Works Taproom release Tequila Barrel-Aged House Boat with Lime & Salt Black Sheep Restaurant If there is one thing you need to know about this restaraurant housed in the eye-catching wedge-shaped building just outside of the Five Points area of Riverside, it is that you must try the poutine. The dish French fries mixed with cheddar cheese curds and covered in rich, beef short-rib gravy is so good that many guests go just for a fix of it. But, poutine is far from the end of the list of reasons to visit the eatery. Another good reason is the views from one of the only roof-top restaurant seating areas in Jacksonville. And, then there is the craft beer they keep on tap. To celebrate Jax Beer Week, stop in as the Blk Shp crew taps a special Cigar City keg. Grape & Grain Exchange Speakeasies were once the only place for a thirsty person to get a potent potable. But, since the abolition of prohibition, the often glamorous hidden gems have gone by the wayside.
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numbers are accepted. Text messaging rates may apply. Please enter a valid phone number. Please enter your Phone Number. Send Thanks! A link has been sent. Done Philadelphia beer vendor unknowingly catches foul ball in bucket By Mark Townsend May 24, 2014 10:45 PM Content preferences Done Philadelphia sports fans are always a tough crowd to please, but one beer vendor at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday afternoon brought them to their feet collectively with literally no effort at all. No, we don't mean to suggest he wasn't doing his job. He was actually doing it quite well, which is why he was making every effort to get out of the way when he heard a foul ball off the bat of Carlos Ruiz was coming toward his section. With his back turned to the field, he literally had no idea where the ball was or which direction he should move to avoid being hit. Then, just as he turned around, the ball found him, or, more specifically, it found his beer bucket. A perfect landing that probably couldn't be repeated if he stood in that spot for another 5,000 foul balls hit to that section. The vendor, whose name is Earl Chaney, later confirmed to the Phillies broadcast team that he never saw the baseball and didn't intend to catch it in his bucket. It was just there. It's a first for him, though he says he was hit by a foul ball one time before. "I've already been hit once; I didn't want to get hit again," he said. We don't blame him. Chaney says he's been employed at Citizens Bank Pank since it opened in 2004. That's a lot of baseball games and a lot of opportunities to be in the right place at the wrong time, but so far he's been quite lucky. And now, he might even become a ballpark celebrity. The response from the crowd was awesome, and the TV time won't hurt either. People will remember Earl Chaney when they see him at the ballpark, and they'll also want to buy a beer from him. That's good for business! More MLB coverage from Yahoo Sports: - - - - - - - Mark Townsend is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at bigleaguestew@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Townie813 Sports & Recreation
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BioWare co-founder and beer blogger Greg Zeschuk helps Alberta brewers craft a united front
Ive always liked doing things myself and being hands on. David Bowkett at Powell Street Craft Brewery in Vancouver. Im an engineer originally and I find it does tend to attract a lot of those types, says Chad McCarthy, another long-term homebrewer. theyre very much do-it-yourselfers, inventors that like to build equipment. This surge in interest in amateur brewing has resulted in an interesting mix of people that gather for the monthly meetings of VanBrewers , Vancouvers homebrewing society. Co-founded by Graham With in 2010, VanBrewers quickly gathered more than 100 members. A huge amount of homebrewers came out of the woodwork, recalls McCarthy. Tons of people like me brewing in their basements not knowing anyone else existed. VanBrewers quickly became known as a place to get inspiration and education. We offer quite the resource for people to improve, says Scott Butchart, who took over as VanBrewers president after With stepped down to focus on his job. Obviously when most people start out theyre not so great and they struggle a bit. People say they come to our meetings and they leave with 100 per cent more knowledge than they came with we have a really well rounded, well experienced group that can help you. VanBrewers president Scott Butchart with a sleeve of his homebrewed brown porter. That help comes from the collective knowledge of the many and variously skilled people who attend VanBrewers meetings. Such as the web designer with the award-winning barley wine; the opthalmologist who some say makes the best lagers in Canada; or McCarthy, an electrical engineer-turned lawyer whos a certified cicerone a beer expert on par with a wine sommelier as well as a national-rank beer judge. Im not as accomplished as a brewer but Im interested in the science of it and the judging aspect of it, training yourself to know what a beer should taste like and if it doesnt taste right, what might be wrong and provide advice to people, McCarthy says. (Theres) a little bit of an art to it as well as a science. Electrical engineer-turned lawyer Chad McCarthy is also a long-time homebrewer, member of VanBrewers, certified cicerone and beer judge.
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