Beer Review: Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
The story behind this beer is that it was originally the Stone 11th anniversary ale but everyone loved to so much they brought it back year round. This is also the newest of the Stone year-round beers. Brewery: Stone Beer: … Continue reading →
Posted: 8/22/2012 9:01 PM in Queen City Drinks
Ode to my dear old Skipper’s Pub
A little day trip up to Oxford, OH this past weekend had me reminiscing. Much has changed up there, including a new business school (I appreciated that $100 business class surcharge to build that beautiful building.) and about a dozen overly priced, overly...
Posted: 8/22/2012 5:16 PM in Dives without Wives
Cincinnati’s Craft Beer Oktoberfest – October 6th
Listermann’s Brewing Company is hosting the first ever Cincinnati’s Craft Beer Oktoberfest on October 6th from 10:00 am until 11:00 pm. Participating breweries and organizations include Blank Slate Brewing Company, Bloatarian Brewing League, Mt. Carmel...
Posted: 8/22/2012 1:14 PM in Hoperatives
Traveling Tuesday: Asheville, NC Part 1
I had the pleasure of spending a couple of nights on a business trip in Asheville, NC. It just so happened to be located exactly in the middle of the two locations that I needed to visit so it seemed in the best interest of the company that I minimize...
Posted: 8/21/2012 7:00 AM in Hoperatives
Beer Review: Stone Smoked Porter
The “winter” of my dark-content begins now, for more info on that see this post oh and keep the suggestions rolling in! I’m only starting now and with the Smoked Porter because they sent it to me free… well in exchange … Continue reading →
Posted: 8/20/2012 9:33 PM in Queen City Drinks
Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale
The first thing you notice when you pick up a bottle of Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Ale is the girly pink bottle. It is very pink. So pink, in fact, that you might be embarrassed to carry it around the store. Luckily, I just happen to be very comfortable with...
Posted: 8/20/2012 7:53 PM in Bub's Beer Blog
Breakfast Diving at the Bluebird Restaurant
Every weekend I look forward to breakfast. It is my favorite meal of the day, and the weekend is that perfect excuse to really over-indulge in it. Cincinnati also has a leg up on breakfast in most cities: we can get goetta almost anywhere here. (If you...
Posted: 8/20/2012 12:10 PM in Dives without Wives
Drink Your Dessert
Money and calorie constraints suck. As much as we’d love to be able to spend and eat all we want without consequences, sadly science has been rather slow in developing a money tree or a pill that burns calories. That … Continue reading →
Posted: 8/20/2012 10:00 AM in Queen City Drinks