Monthly Archive for October, 2012

Saturday Afternoon Snacks

Evil Twin and a cider sampler at the Queens Kickshaw.  It’s Cider Week, people.  Git some. And, to get in the spirit, check out my latest article for New York Cork Report:  “Why Cider Week Matters.”

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Harvest Time

  Ommegang, Scythe & Sickle Harvest Ale, NY, 5.8% abv.  Brewed with Barley, Wheat, Oats, and Rye.

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Mitt keeps asking me, “Flaherty, when are you going to post your beer lists so I can see what you’ve been up to?” I keep telling him, “Mitt, you need to focus.  You’re coming across like a major stiff to the American people.”  “I am?,” he asks.  “Damn right, buddy.  Look, the Mitt I know […]

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At long last, Astoria now has a craft beer retail shop it can be proud of.  (No offense, Euro Market, you do have quite a fine selection of craft beers, but I’m convinced some of your offerings have been on the shelf since Clinton was President). But not just a retail shop: it’s also a […]

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