Beer Review: Bay State Brewing Co’s Becky Likes the Smell

Hello, I can't stay away from IPAs. There was a time when I did not like IPAs at all, but, because I'm stubborn, I kept drinking them, over and over again. Now I kind of like them. I really don't know how I feel about the name of this one: Becky Likes the Smell. I … Continue reading Beer Review: Bay State Brewing Co’s Becky Likes the Smell →

Beer Review: Wormtown Brewery’s Sweet Tats

Hello Again, So I have a weird relationship with porters and stouts. A lot of the time, I'll try, say, one of the many variations of Guinness and it's...empty. There's some flavor at the front and some bitterness at the back and there's just nothing holding up in the middle. But! With Imperial Stouts, there … Continue reading Beer Review: Wormtown Brewery’s Sweet Tats →

Beer Review: Samuel Adams Third Voyage

For a long time, I had a love/hate relationship with IPAs. They were too bitter, too strong tasting, too hoppy. Now I feel like I could go the rest of my life never drinking anything else. So when I saw a new Sam Adams Double IPA, (Third Voyage) I ran and grabbed my specially … Continue reading Beer Review: Samuel Adams Third Voyage →

A Place of Our Own

Emily introduced me to sushi a few years ago and, since then, we've gone to about six or seven places in the Boston area and never more than once. None of the places we went to were necessarily bad (except for the one in Somerville where the waitress corrected Emily in the most condescending manner … Continue reading A Place of Our Own →

31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Wachusett’s Octoberfest Ale

I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Oktoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Wachusett's Octoberfest Ale Since I needed a break from pumpkin ales, I decided to go back to our old friend, the Oktoberfest Ale. It was while … Continue reading 31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Wachusett’s Octoberfest Ale →

31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Weyerbacher’s Imperial Pumpkin Ale

I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Weyerbacher's Imperial Pumpkin Ale For whatever reason, I'm incapable of not drinking pumpkin ales. It's becoming a struggle for me. I use the reviews as a cover, … Continue reading 31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Weyerbacher’s Imperial Pumpkin Ale →

Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery’s Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale

I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Pre-Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Wychwood Brewery's Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale As I mentioned in this earlier review, I don't think Wychwood Brewery is selling seasonal brews; I think this is … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery’s Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale →

Spoooky Beer Review: Southern Tier Brewing Company’s “Imperial “Pumking”

I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Pre-Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Southern Tier Brewing Company's Imperial Pumking The first thing you're going to notice with any pumpkin ale is that they tend to have an orange cast … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Southern Tier Brewing Company’s “Imperial “Pumking” →

Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery “Hobgoblin”

Now, I know it's too soon to celebrate Halloween, no matter what the candy section at your local grocery store is telling you. But I am, truly, unable to contain myself. I struggled with the best way to let off some of my Halloween steam early and then the thought struck me: While most people … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery “Hobgoblin” →