Famed beer critic and writer Michael Jackson was found dead Thursday. This is a huge loss to the world of beer. While I didn’t always agree with what he wrote, he was probably the most knowledgable man in the world about beer, Belgiums in particular. So in memorial of his life, I [...]

Brewery: Shipyard Brewing Company, Portland, ME
Brewery Description: “This light copper single hop India Pale Ale is brewed only with the Fuggles hops. It has a smooth, dry, and crisp flavor with floral aroma and apple plum palate.”
Brew Style: India Pale Ale, 5.8% ABV
Recommended Glassware: Shaker, Tulip
The Ugly Truth: “Oh my god! Its an [...]

The temps are climbing as we come back from a week off with Episode 90. This week, those crazy Brits are at it again with GPS tagging of their children, Sony PS3 DVR coming to Europe, and Batboy needs to get his resume together. On Boston in Brief, the 2007 Beantown Jazz Festival, [...]

Brewery:The Shipyard Brewery, Portland, ME
Brewery Description: “The Shipyard Brewing Company’s flagship beer, is a full bodied ale, with a hint of sweetness up front, a subtle and distinctive hope taste, and a very clean and traditional finish.”
Brew Style: Golden Ale, 5.1% ABV
Recommended Glassware: English pint, Shaker
The Ugly Truth: Man, 8:59am on a Monday and I’m [...]

A few items of note for loyal followers of the Beer Roster.

Since the database issue, I’ve noticed a few beers had seemed to be missing.  I have gone through all the posts starting from when the Beer Roster began (March 30, 2006) and found all the orphan ones.  They are now back where they should [...]

Brewery: Dock Street Brewery, Philadelphia, PA
Brewery Description: “Dock Street Amber is a classic, top fermented ale and is [...]

As I dance on SCO’s freshly dug grave, Jobs announces new iMacs and iLife, and inorganic life (how’s that for an oxymoron?) may exist throughout the universe. On Boston in Brief, Boston by Bike at Night, William Gibson signs books at Harvard, and the Quincy August Moon Festival.
Correction: SCO’s original claim alleged “millions of [...]

VMware is sure to make an explosion in the market with it’s IPO tomorrow. The interest in this IPO seems to be reaching Google levels. Virtualization is hot right now, and VMware is considered by some to be the undisputed king in this space.
$29 buys you entrance to the show. This should [...]

This week, it’s the printers that kill, hot reporter exposed at DefCon, and a disgraced South Korean scientist actually contributed to real science with his fake science. On BiB, the Hudson Elks Hot Air Baloon Festival, facial transplants at Brigham and Women’s, and the Sorrento Cheese Fishermen’s Fest.
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Brewery: Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C., London, England
Brewery Description: Fuller’s London Porter captures the flavours of those brews perfectly, although you won’t find a cloudy pint these days! Smooth, rich, and strong (5.4% a.b.v.), our London Porter is brewed from a blend of brown, crystal and chocolate malts for a creamy delivery balanced by traditional [...]

I am little late with this info, but not too late.
If you pre-order an Ooma before August 10th, you will be guaranteed delivery of it on September 10th. Yes, YOU could be the first on your block to own one.
To place, an order… you actually have to pick up your phone and call. [...]