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Savor Tickets On Sale Tomorrow, at Noon

March 2, 2011 by Thomas · Leave a comment

John and I are both planning on trying to get tickets. We talked about Savor in our early discussions of Discovery’s Brew Masters series as the unveiling of one of Sam’s beers took place there. I currently work very close to the venue and am excited at the prospect of attending such a big event in the beer world right in my usual stomping grounds.

You will be able to purchase tickets for Savor tomorrow starting at noon from their web site. They apparently reserve pre-sale tickets for VIPs and attendees from years past and those sold out in next to no time. I thought it would be a useful reminder for anyone else interesting in going, to be prepared to try to buy your tickets at noon sharp, just in case the rest of the tickets go as fast.

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Dogfish Head 2011 Beer Release Schedule Posted

January 16, 2011 by Thomas · Leave a comment

It is hardly a secret that John and I are fans of Dogfish Head. One of the reasons we keep returning to their beers in our beer questing is the variation and experimentation from year to year. The brewery helps out in those endeavors by sharing their planned releases at the start of each year. They just posted the schedule for 2011.

In all, we’re planning to release more than 26 beers from the Milton brewery next year. We say ‘more than’ because a few regionally-limited beers don’t make the list (Shelter Pale Ale and our draft-only Lawnmower and our Extreme Beer Fest beer). What you also won’t see on the schedule is 75 Minute IPA – a cask-only blend of our 60 and 90 Minute IPAs. Don’t worry though, all three of those beers are still on the production schedule!

For the ageables and other rarities, this downloadable PDF is essential to making sure you are looking for your favorites at the right time of year. There is no worse feeling than realizing you’ve missed out on a limited release beer you wanted to try.

John and I have also been discussing a trip up to Rehoboth and Milton this year. The post links to the brewpub exclusives which we’ll no doubt sample and report on here and in the podcast.

2011 Beer Release Schedule Posted, Dogfish Head (thanks to John Cmar)

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Living Proof Black Rum Stout is ready for Balticon

May 19, 2010 by JohnTaylorWilliams · Leave a comment

Thomas and I made a special home brew to bring with us to Balticon this coming Memorial Day weekend. We are calling it Living Proof Black Rum Stout and will gladly share it at our “Home Brewers and Aficionados Meet Up” currently scheduled for Sunday May 30th from 10 PM until Midnight at an undisclosed location at or near the Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn.

The rules of our meet up are as follows: You must be 21 or older and carrying a valid ID or Driver’s License, You must bring at least a few bottles of your home brewed beer – If you are not a home brewer as of yet, then you must bring some samples of a beer that you adore…. Lastly, you must bring a story to accompany your beer – sort of an ode to what you were aiming for, or what it inspires you to strive for.

That’s it! We call our first meet up BYOBS (short for “Bring Your Own Beer and Story) and invite you to contact us for further details.

Grain Build for 5 Gallons of Living Proof Black Rum Stout (Extract plus Grains):

1.33 lbs. Crystal Malt (until 170 degrees F)
2 lbs. Black Patten Malt (until 170 degrees F)
6 lbs. Amber Dry Malt Extract (at boil)
2 lbs. Black Strap Molasses (at boil)
1 oz. Willamette (at 90 minutes)
1 oz. Willamette (at 60 minutes)
2 oz. Styrian (at 30 minutes)
1 tsp. crushed Cardamon (at 10 minutes)
.5 tsp. crushed Allspice (at 10 minutes)
Wyeast #1098 Brit Ale II (once cooled to 68 degree F)

- Set Aside Mason Jar Containing:
1 tsp. crushed Cardamon
.5 tsp. crushed Allspice
2 Tsp. Organic Vanilla Extract
.5 cup of Dark Rum

- At Bottling Add:
Strained contents of Mason Jar
5/8′s cup of Organic Sugar (for Priming)
- After a few weeks, drink with friends!!

Slainte!, JTW

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Welcome to The Living Proof Brewcast

January 3, 2010 by Thomas · Leave a comment

A collaboration between me, Thomas Gideon, and John Taylor Williams inspired by many excellent brews we’ve shared recently, specifically of home town provenance.  We’re still working out the details but no project can run without a home on the web, this is ours.

Stay tuned for more information as the project shapes up.

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