Continuing along the journey in Jersey City, my second stop was the famous Barcade. Originally opened in Brooklyn, with a passion for classic arcade games and American craft beer came great success, and it was decided that they would open two more locations. Residents of New Jersey are lucky enough to have one of the new locations in the bustling urban setting of Jersey City, while the beer drinkers in and around Philly received the second. Continue reading “BARCADE JERSEY CITY”
We headed upstate last week for a little get-away of ATV riding, hunting, beer drinking, and of course eating. We brought out a smoker to cook some beef brisket which then spawned the idea of doing a beer can chicken, something I have been wanting to do for a while. What better can of beer for this than a tall boy from Sixpoint (and even better yet their fall seasonal, Autumnation). Continue reading “BEER CAN CHICKEN”
Penned in alongside other establishments of the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, The Hopping Pig is as fine a destination as any for the famished and parched among us. Brian and I stumbled in by chance during our first venture downtown that week. Despite the early hour, we were met with friendly and able service (and some damn fine beer). Continue reading “THE HOPPING PIG”
Steamworks Brewing Co. is a cool little joint in the southern part Colorado, located in the town of Durango. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the opportunity to actually go to this place, but my fiancé was in Durango and knew I’d been looking at some of the local breweries so she picked up somethin’ tasty (lucky me!). I read up on them and was impressed to find that all their servers and bartenders are Cicerone Certified beer servers. If you’re not familiar with Cicerone, it’s a program that offers testing and certification for people working in the beer industry. If you happen to catch a Cicerone Certified server or bartender at whatever watering hole your at, try picking their brain. I’m sure they know their shit. Continue reading “HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEAMWORKS BREWING”
While visiting Mistucky Creek a few months back, we were tipped off about Eddie’s Road House. Now I had heard about this place from a few people – rotating taps, cask, and an excellent food selection were all I needed to hear to take the trip. Eddie’s is a small family run bar located in downtown Warwick, NY. The area is traditionally known for apple picking and wineries, and now the craft beer movement is establishing a foothold in that heritage. Some of America’s best breweries have found their way to this little town, with every bar having some sort of craft offering. Continue reading “EDDIE’S ROAD HOUSE”
