beernesday

when i heard that bomber brewing wasn't going to have an oktoberfest this year, i realized that if i wanted to go to one i was going to have to look outside vancouver. how about seattle? Sunday, October 4 from 4PM to 8PM  Benefits Pike Place Market Foundation Ticket includes 10 drink tickets, authentic PIKETOBERFEST beer mug, all food, music and discounted parking at Russell Investment Center garage. Celebrate the harvest season at PIKETOBERFEST- a Beer, Charcuterie and Harvest Festival. Featuring local meats, sauerkrauts, cheeses and more, paired with craft beers, wines and spirits.  Compare our regional food and drinks to their classic German counterparts and toast Piketoberfest with live music in Pike Br...

beer friends, january looks like it has been a stellar month so far for craft beer in vancouver but then, it always looks that way to me when it's january and i'm doing a stupid cleanse day 16 of 21 and i'm still going strong i may shoot the next person who invites me to a beer pairing dinner or a cask night though! shoot them a snide email or a dirty look, of course, i am canadian afterall so why do i do this to myself every year? 1.  it really is kinda fun to be holier than thou, at least for a couple of weeks 2.  some part of me really believes this is good for me and maybe, just maybe, will balance out the mean things i do to myself the rest of the year 3.  january becomes a "me" time - less going out, more getting stuff done 4.  i often go to mexico in february and it sure is easier to fit into my swim trunks if i cleanse first! 5.  everything tastes so much better after taking a break from crap and getting back to basics - except the fake ...

another awesome recipe! this one from nuts and bolts - swiss, bacon and beer dip

i have tried pretzels at every place that i come across that sells them the best by far at the ones at deschutes in portland and here is the recipe of how to make their pretzels and the cheese and mustard sauce they serve with them you are very, very welcome! HOW DO THEY MAKE THAT PRETZEL & CHEESE DIP? Brewery Pretzel Ingredients 1 oz Yeast 2 Tbs Sugar 2 1/2 Cups Inversion IPA 2 Tbs Soft Butter 1 Tbs Salt 2 lb 4 oz Hi Gluten Flour Directions Combine yeast, sugar and beer until proofed Mix all ingredients with dough hook in mixer Place in oiled container and let double in size (about an hour) Cut into 16 equal pieces Roll into balls, cover with plastic and let sit until relaxed Roll each ball into a rope about 4 feet long, twist into shape and place on a tray in the fridge or freezer Get a large pot of water to boil (add a few Tbs. baking soda) When pretzels have risen a little but are fairly firm, boil them for 1 minute each and pu...

brought to you by the good folks at kronenbourg 1664: Clams, Bacon, Beer with Smoked Blue Cheese Toast Serves 4 Ingredients: - 3 tablespoons butter - 3 tablespoons flour - 1 bottle Kronenbourg 1664 - 1 1/2 cups 35% cream - 1 cup grated smoked blue cheese - 2 egg yolks - 1 baguette - 4 1/2 inch strips double smoked bacon, cut into cubes - 1 large shallot, chopped - 2 pounds clams, soaked in water - 1 bulb garlic, chopped - 1/2 bunch flat parsley, roughly chopped - 1 scallion, chopped Preparation: For the Smoked Blue Cheese Toast: - Melt butter and flour together to create a roux. Cook for 2 minutes on low heat, being careful not to let the roux brown. - Slowly add half a bottle of Kronenbourg 1664 and cream alternately until thickened, remove from heat and whisk in grated cheese and egg yolks. - Slice baguette in half and lightly toast under broiler. Remove, spread cheese sauce and return to broiler until browned. For ...

the magic of beer and cheese

recipe for cheesy beer scones (i am not gonna lie to you, this giving up cheese for lent thing is killing me! but there is a light at the end of the tunnel... this weekend will bring cheese, chips and chocolate back into my life - yay!!!)

i gave up cheese for lent it may be slowly killing me! so seeing this recipe from craftbeer.com is just a great big tease! cheesy beer scones

women in beer i like how this article ends:  "She looks forward to a time where the modern heirs to Ninkasi will be recognized solely as great brewers, not for their gender. The return of women to brewing is bringing fresh ideas and perspectives, which can only mean more new and exciting beers. And that’s something women and men alike should toast." cheers! if we're spending less over all, why are we buying expensive beer? survey says:  "Because we’re cutting out even more expensive luxuries. As Americans eat out less, we’re willing to spend more for variety, convenience—maybe even health. The seemingly endless flavors, textures, and shapes of Greek yogurt, artisanal cheese, and craft beer make us feel like we’re choosing from a new menu each time we go to the store—while we spend less time choosing from actual menus."

i am a total geek i am excited by this crop report hops, growing hops! and all sorts of other great agricultural stuff i feel kinda like les nessmann with the hog report!! Rogue Nation Department of Agriculture CROP REPORT June 2011 Rogue Farms Micro Barley Farm, Tygh Valley, Oregon: Barley: RiskTM 2-row winter malting barley is fully grown and filling out the kernels. Color recently changed from green to rusty brown. Rains delayed the planting of the DareTM 2-row spring malting barley. But recent sunny weather is helping them grow, they're now almost a foot tall. Total acres planted down slightly from last year. Crop:  RiskTM 2-row winter malting barley Acres in Production:  95 Estimated Harvest:  475,000 pounds Crop:  DareTM 2-row spring malting barley Acres in Production:  90 Estimated Harvest:  450,000 pounds Micro Floor Malt House: We lost a 2,000 pound batch of 2-row floor malt when the kiln malfunctioned during the first weekend...

a rogue collaboration (aka a hoppy good meal!)

oooh, beer and cheese is a better pairing than wine and cheese!  yay! from rogue 's wire service: "Portland, OR, July 6, 2010 -- Fred Eckhardt, author of "The Essentials of Beer Style," says that the combination of wine and cheese leads to a "train wreck in the mouth." On July 20, Eckhardt will make the case that beer is the superior pairing with cheese at the 19th Annual Beer & Cheese tasting event at the Rogue Public House and Distillery in Portland's Pearl District. During the event, Eckhardt will lead participants through a decadent multi-course tasting featuring predominantly Oregon hand-crafted beers and cheeses. Eckhardt's Beer & Cheese tasting is part of Oregon Craft Beer Month and the perfect prelude to the Oregon Brewers Festival, which begins on July 22."