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Monthly Archives: December 2007
My New TomTom GO 720
I got a TomTom GO 720 GPS for Christmas. After using it a few times, I love it, though it does have it’s quirks. It was the highest rated TomTom on CNet (both editors and readers), and since I trust … Continue reading
Saranac Winter Wassail and Scotch Ale
Susan and I went to a holiday party last night and picked up a mix-a-six pack at a Stop and Shop in Manchester, NH (I was impressed that they actually did that). The two beers I tried that were new … Continue reading
Great Divide Old Ruffian Barleywine-Style Ale
Yet another strong beer (both in alcohol content and quality) from Great Divide. They are becoming my “go to” brewery when I just want something that’s just plain good. I have yet to have something from them that wasn’t all … Continue reading
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Snow and Scorpion Bowls
So today Providence got hit with the first major snow storm of the season. We have about 7 or 8 inches of snow right now and it’s still coming down pretty hard. Earlier this afternoon when I was driving home … Continue reading
Rogue Chocolate Stout
Tonight’s beer was Rogue’s Chocolate Stout. Finally, a beer in a bomber that I could share with Susan (she loved it by the way). The beer pours a thick opaque black with a thick tan head that hangs around for … Continue reading
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Providence Brewpubs and Beer Bars
I can’t understand why Providence doesn’t have a great brewpub. We have 2 brewpubs downtown, Union Station, mentioned above, and Trinity Brewhouse, formerly one of my favorite hangouts. Union Station’s been has been weak in flavor in my experience. The … Continue reading
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Union Station and Stone IPA
Last night, Susan and I went to Union Station Brewery (owned by John Harvards) for dinner after an afternoon of ice skating, perusing Craftland, and watching the Christmas tree lighting at City Hall. The food was decent, I had the … Continue reading
Winter Beers Galore!
I’ve been a bit lazy and haven’t posted these, so I’ll bunch them all together. I went and bought a bunch of winter beers last week. I drank most of them and here’s my thoughts. I’ll start with the Belgians, … Continue reading
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How We Lost the War on Drugs and why it should end
Every now and then Rolling Stone publishes an awesome article. The latest issue (Dec. 13) had an article titled “How America Lost the War on Drugs“, written by Ben Wallace-Wells. The article goes into great detail on how the so-called … Continue reading