Sud Savant: Dogfish Head – Punkin Ale (2011) an Excellent Pumpkin Ale
Hey yo! A good majority of us in the U.S. craftbeer scene have had the privilidge to enjoy a Dogfish Head Punkin Ale. It's generally well-received, earning an 88 on beeradvocate.com and a 90 at RateBeer. But how well does it age? Will its 7% ABV have kept it safe throughout the course of one year? Where ever will...
Unibroue a Winner at the World Beer Awards
After winning the World's Best Dark Beer award for its Unibroue 17 in 2010, Unibroue has just received the World's Best Belgian Style Witbier title for the Blanche de Chambly, at the 2012 World Beer Awards in England. The brewery's classic wheat beer, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, was chosen among nearly 600 beers entered from 32 countries....
Mayor Hancock Taps His Own Beer To Kick off GABF 2012
Proclaiming Denver to be one of the world's great beer cities, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock tapped a keg of pumpkin ale that he helped brew at the Denver Beer Company, and with a toast, kicked off Denver Beer Fest 2012 – a 9-day celebration of all things beer, presented by VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Mayor...
Star Trek Into Darkness: First Clip Shown On Conan (VIDEO)
J.J. Abrams debuted the first clip of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' on the Conan O'Brien show. Abrams preceded the playing of the clip by saying "Paramount is really unhappy with me at the idea of bringing anything," he then added "I told them, 'I really wanted to do it.' And they said, 'It's got to be really short.' 'OK,...
Portland Beer Week Satisfies the Thirst for Craft Beer: November 4-11 in Portland, Maine
With the support of local bars, restaurants, caterers, retailers and entertainers, Thirsty Pig owner Allison Stevens is spearheading Portland Beer Week. This week will take place November 4th – 11th at various locations throughout the city. Beer lovers will have the opportunity to sample many unique offerings from dozens of world class breweries at a variety of events.
“The goal...
Video Game Roundtable Episode 115: Weeyoo Seepeeyoo
In this long episode of Gaming Podcast, the show runs long because of the tons of entries made to win a Steam code of XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Paul gets upset at Jonah for a topic about the Wii U, while Dan is delighted to say the F-word again. The latest Gaming Flashback is about the oldest coin-op arcade game...
Casio Introduces Limited Edition XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer
Casio America, Inc. re-entered the professional synthesizer market this year with the launch of two products ideal for performing and recording artists – the XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer and the XW-G1 Groove Synthesizer. Based on the successful introduction of the XW series, Casio has teamed up with aNYthing, a streetwear/lifestyle brand located in New York City, to create a limited...
MAGIX Samplitude Music Studio 2013 The All-in-One Solution for Professional Music Production
Samplitude Music Studio 2013 is a driving force for creativity, from the first idea to the finished production. The new MIDI instruments featured in Samplitude Music Studio 2013 provide even more diversity when composing and producing music. Equipped with numerous new options and features such as Mastering Suite 4 and 128 tracks, the all-in-one recording studio provides everything needed...
Hopfield and McCoy IPA Wins Annual Alltech Pro-Am Brew-Off
Alltech’s Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.’s roots in Kentucky craft brewing are the impetus behind its annual Pro-Am Brew-Off, which inspires spirited competition among local craft brewers with its alluring prize package of production, distribution and entrance into the Great American Beer Festival. This year’s winning brew – Hopfield and McCoy by Kurt Greivenkamp, Scott Roseburrough and Brandon Nevil,...
Sud Savant: 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon – I Feel Like a Jerk
It's that magical time of year when we start delving into some wonderful fruit beers that truly help to welcome in the fall season. I refer of course to pumpkin, yam, and gourd beers. Heck, I suppose a few folks are even releasing some cranberry beers, but as I am not a fan of cranberries I will continue to...




