Posted in Beer, NYC Events on Feb 3rd, 2012
On First Avenue, in Manhattan’s East Village, lies a little sliver of German sausage paradise…and, oh, the beer list…the sweet, sweet beer list. From Currywurst to Bratwurst, and a few side routes into such hearty, meaty delights as Veal Loaf (Leberkaese) and Lamb Sausage, Wechsler’s transports one to Berlin instantly upon crossing its threshold. As [...]
Posted in Beer on Jan 30th, 2012
Every couple of months or so, a new brewery’s name starts to dot about the NYC beer community and cause a kerfluffle. Emails start flying, tweets start chirping and one literally feels the buzz turn into a hum. One such brewery that sparked a fire of interest is Nebraska Brewing Company. Nebraska, I first thought? [...]
As I launch into my 36th year on this planet (don’t even get me started about my lifetimes on other planets), I’d like to take a moment and say thanks for all the great friends I am fortunate to have in my life. I salute your humor, irreverance, loyalty, wit, charm and passion. Continue to [...]
I’d like to officially welcome these fine specimens into my collection.
Posted in Beer on Jan 5th, 2012
A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate to go on a journey. A journey deep into the heart of darkness. In the world of beer geekery, few names elicit such awe as Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout. A rather new offering to the scene, it shot straight to the forefront of our collective, suds-filled, hearts [...]
Posted in Beer on Dec 7th, 2011
Posted in Beer on Dec 6th, 2011
After months of being on allocation, six bottles of Cantillon Fou’ Foune finally arrived today at Hearth. I might as well just stash them deep in the recesses of the beer room under the East Village for my own personal sipping. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll decide to let them see the light of day and [...]
St. Nicholas de Bourgueil (100% Cabernet Franc), La Mine, Yannick Amarault, 2008, Loire Valley Southampton Publick House, Vic (antique porter aged in oak), New York Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge (100% Pinot Noir), Phillipe Colin, 2008, Côte de Beaune
Posted in Beer on Nov 22nd, 2011
B.R. Rolya, my rep from Shelton Brothers Importers, stopped by Hearth today with a cornucopia of new beers for me to try for the winter season. Hot damn, on days like this when everything that hits my palate snaps me to attention, I’m reminded of three things: 1) I love beer. 2) There is a [...]
Posted in Beer on Nov 11th, 2011
After 6 1/2 years at the tall grey building on the corner across from C Town, tomorrow morning we move to a bigger stable. Goodbye 32-06; you’ve been an awesome place to hang the hat. Here’s to hoppier beers and greener pastures ahead…
Posted in Beer on Nov 6th, 2011
Oh hell yeah.
Posted in Beer, NYC Events, Spirits, Wine on Oct 15th, 2011
I was fortunate enough to lead New York Post writer, Chris Erikson, through a tasting last week in anticipation of NY Cider Week; we had a blast (final article above–click to enlarge). Over the course of two hours, I poured eight different hard ciders from around the world and circled back to illustrate how the [...]
Posted in Beer on Sep 30th, 2011
Afraid it had lost its sparkle due to being moved from cellar temperature to refrigerator temperature, back to cellar temperature and then fridge again–plus with about six months of age–I thought this beer was toast. So, as it was the last one in our beer room at Hearth, I bought it from the restaurant and [...]
Posted in Beer on Sep 27th, 2011
This wee little malty gift has made me a VERY happy man. Ladies and gentlemen, weighing in at a whopping 10.5% abv, it’s the Southampton Abbot 12 Quadruple.
