So this weekend my girlfriend Jo and I went out to Detroit. We needed some time away from Lansing, and decided that a beer trip would be in order. We were looking into a tour at New Holland, but their brewery is closed for upgrades, so we started looking at the other side of the [...]

President Lincoln has gone down in history as the Great Emancipator, no?  And what is another word for Emancipator???  Liberator.  What has Short’s Brewing done?  Made a great beer called the Liberator.  Great Liberator = Great Emancipator = Abe Lincoln.  Thus, this is Abe Lincoln beer.
So, we’ve all known for some time that Ian and [...]

So, let me say, I’m an arse for not posting a picture of this beer.  I poured it without thinking, and don’t have the “appropriate” glassware or bottle at hand now.  Suffice it to say, I will attempt to review all facets of this beer with the utmost care.
First off, let me tell you how [...]

So, it’s been a long week, but productive. I’ve put in some good solid miles running, and I got a chance to ride yesterday too. The Gods of Science have shined down upon me fairly as well. So, what does any of this have to do with beer or comics? Well, [...]

Oh, Hopmouth. What’s to say that hasn’t already been said?
You’re beautiful head, your sweet, floral aroma. These are only two reasons to love you.
A deep, rich color, and a nice, not too aggressive bitterness. A sweet malt flavor in the front, and a darker, roastier malt in the finish, hiding behind the bittering hops.
Brian and [...]