Editor’s Note: I found this review buried in the backend of the site, after I went looking for it. We mentioned it in Episode 25, so I was hoping it was still here. This was initially reviewed July 7th, 2012. *From Stone’s Website: Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA was created [...]

Back in the saddle again. It’s been a while, we know. Liquids: Allagash FV13, Thomas Hooker Barrel Aged Saison, Distilled Water [...]

Hey y’all, life has been crazy for Jay and I recently, but I just had to squeeze a review.  I remember enjoying this beer last year, but decided that I’d give it a formal review this year as we close out what I call ‘Barleywine and Stout’ season.  With so [...]

Cheerio. We take a short (skype) visit to the UK. My friend Rob (@rbdriftin) visits with us while we talk the usual: beer and cigars. Jay talks about his NEBCO experience, and we have a fun, spirited laugh with (at) Sam Leccia. We love your cigars, Sam! Honest. [...]

Recently, a good friend/BOTL/beer pal of mine who lives Texas decided to send a little (huge) package my way with a few of his local favorites.  These breweries don’t distribute in my area, so it has been a treat to try some brews from a different part of the country.  [...]

It’s official, our hiatus is over. Returning to our usual format, we get you caught up on where we’ve been, and what we’ve been up to. Thanks for hanging in there! [...]

Alright folks. The big day is here. I’ve hydrated. I’ve meditated. And I’m now in my happy place. I’ll be updating this post with information as it happens. Or as I get around to it in between sips and bites. So here is your author, ready to go in my [...]

Well, we’re back. Kind of. This is an informal episode, which was actually recorded a few months ago. On 1/19, we recorded episode 22. Stay tuned, we are back in full-swing. [...]

Well, we’re back. Kind of. This is a very quick episode, which was actually recorded a few months ago. It will be followed soon by Episode 21. And lasts night (1/19) we recorded episode 22. Stay tuned, we are back in full-swing. [...]

The Cain F series is arguably the fullest bodied cigar line in current regular production.  Despite being a huge fan of stronger sticks, I was initially skeptical, as I am not a fan of ‘strength for the sake of strength.’  After my first Cain F experience, these concerns disappeared and [...]