IBU’s: What’s an eeebooo? and why does it matter anyway?
IBUs, or “International Bittering Units” is the number breweries use to indicate the bitterness of the beer you are drinking. But what is it? Why does it matter? Can you use it? click through to...
View ArticleSixpoint Night at Barcade in Williamsburg
What a great night in Brooklyn last night for The Beer Friends. We got there early and took advantage of all the rare pours. All 3 Gorilla Warfare pours were awesome. This Beer Friend’s favorite was...
View ArticleBeer Review 05: Fort Collins Rocky Mountain IPA
Greetings Friends of Beer! This week we take on the Fort Collins Brewery Rocky Mountain IPA. Rocky Mountain since they’re in Colorado. I don’t know if it’s the altitude or the snow, but they seems...
View ArticleThe Beer Historian: The Myth of the IPA
Myths are a great part of the human existence. They can be found in almost every culture and usually play a role in teaching social norms, moral boundaries and precious life lessons. Sometimes they...
View ArticleHarpoon Night at Blind Tiger: Hangover Edition
Hello Beer Friends Nation! Good Beer Month continues into August with Harpoon Brewery at the Blind Tiger NYC. Harpoon Brewery is from Boston and a favorite of the two Red Sox fans in the Beer...
View ArticleBrooklyn Brewmaster Release: Detonation Ale
A Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster’s Reserve release party in the Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse with a beer that’s described “BLAST!’s big brother?” Well, if I have to… Let’s start with the...
View ArticleNYC Beer Events – Week of 10/24
Hola Beer Amigos. As October winds to a close the temperatures will continue to drop and the wind will start to pick up blowing that pre-winter chill right through to our bones. A good remedy for the...
View ArticleNew York City Craft Beer Events for the Week of March 20, 2011
March Madness is fast upon us and we have some craft beer to keep you company while watching all the games. If you happen to feel empty and wanting the minute-to-minute thrills of bracket competition...
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