March 14, 2010

Zinnebir Belgian Blonde Ale

If you’ve read my reviews on the deProef Signature Ale and Saison Dupont – Brasserie, this beer fits right in the middle of them. It’s the most complicated Belgian ...
March 2, 2010

St. Bernadus Abt 12

St. Bernardus Abt 12 has a great quote on its website regarding the water in its beer: “Water, pumped up from a depth of 150 meter is the basis of ...
February 11, 2010

Saison Dupont Belgian Farmhouse Ale

When they say Farmhouse, they aren’t kidding! I’m not much for barns and farm animals, but if there was a good way to describe all of these aromas, they are ...
January 21, 2010

Maredsous Trippel Beer Review

When I started reviewing beers, I had two evil plans that lurked beneath the idea. 1. I wanted folks to send me ideas of what to drink next; and 2. I ...
January 12, 2010

Saison Dupont Brasserie Beer Review

This is a very accessible beer even to those who think that Stella Artois represents great Belgian beer making.  (This is a nice way of saying even if you ...
January 8, 2010

Beer Review – Midas Touch Golden Elixir

It’s the holidays and I’ve been sampling new beers like never before.  I have about a dozen to review.  But before I do, my new friend Larry Port offered to ...
December 17, 2009

Oh Yeah! for O Ya – Boston Restaurant Review

Ryan and I had the great pleasure of dining at O Ya in Boston the other evening.  It’s fabulous.  Billed as a “sushi restaurant” it’s so creative that defining it ...
December 9, 2009

Beer, Beer and More Beer

I’m a big beer fan.  That being said, my palette has become more attuned to wine than my favorite barley friends.  I’ve decided to try to evolve my taste buds ...
November 6, 2009

Gratuitous Chocolate (a.k.a “Seth Ellis Chocolatier Rocks”)

Yesterday, I held office hours at the bunker and was fortunate to meet several new entrepreneurs and re-connect with some old acquaintances.  The best part of the afternoon, however, was ...
June 24, 2009

Best Mexican Food in Colorado???

I love Mexican food.  Having lived in both Texas and California, I’ve gotten to sample some of this country’s finest.  (As an aside my three favorites of all time are ...