Bars & Clubs - Feb. 8, 2009
Where's the freshest Guinness?
During the winter months, my beverage of choice is Guinness. Last night I had a pretty fresh pint at Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Ave., and I have always been impressed with the Guinness at Brocach, 1850 N. Water St. I'm wondering which other locales guarantee a fresh tap of this delicious Irish stout?
Tags: guinness, stout, irish beer, paddy's pub, brocach

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 18, 2009
Sound-off: Does your beer choice change in winter?
Most breweries offer winter brews this time of year, which are usually darker and spicier than the others. Some beer drinkers, however, stick with the same brand all year 'round. How about you? Do you switch your beers choice based on the season, or is it always the same brands for you regardless of the weather?
Tags: winter beer, ale, stout, porter, leinenkugel, sam adams, guinness

Marketplace - May 14, 2008
Update on my home brewery
A few months ago, I blogged about my first homebrewing experience. Despite a peculiar smell, the first batch turned out OK.
Tags: home brew, Guinness, beer, Lambic, stout, Weiss

Bars & Clubs - March 15, 2008
A stout story
More stout flows around St. Patrick's Day than at any other time in the U.S. So, it's the perfect time to consider the story of our favorite dark beer.
Tags: Stout, beer, St. Patrick's Day, Bell's Expedition Stout, Beamish, Murphy's, Lakefront Snake Chaser, Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout, Dragon Stout

Bars & Clubs - Dec. 19, 2007
Vegetarians: Beware of Guinness beer
I thought I was on a strict veggie diet, but I might have ingested dead fish particles. Oh well.
Tags: Guinness, stout, vegetarian, isinglass, dead fish, McDonald's