Temperatures in Southern California are back in the 80s. The motorcycle is back on the road and the Lido Deck was singing its siren’s song. Time for a pairing of beer and cigar.
Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet, Magnum (6.0″ x 50)
I went to my humidor with no particular stick or style in mind, but was [...]
Posted on March 16th, 2010 by Aaron Morris
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The weather here in Southern California has been crazy, dipping down into the low 60s! I had to search through the back of my closet to find a light jacket in order to go outside to smoke a cigar. They’ll probably close schools and stuff until we get back into the 70s.
Nonetheless, I braved [...]
Posted on February 13th, 2010 by Aaron Morris
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It never hurts to be prepared, and I don’t want to burden my loved ones when I die, so I went ahead and picked out my headstone today.
Question is, should the taps actually dispense beer? It could be my version of an eternal flame, only much more refreshing.
Posted on February 9th, 2010 by Aaron Morris
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To paraphrase the milk ads, research has revealed that Beer Builds Better Bodies. A number of studies have found that small quantities of alcohol have health benefits, but it really didn’t matter whether it came from beer, wine or tequila. In this case, beer provides a benefit not found in other alcoholic beverages.
Researchers from the [...]
Posted on February 9th, 2010 by Aaron Morris
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Great minds think alike. Back in June, I wrote of the perfect convergence of beer and smoke when I teamed an Out of Bounds Stout, by Avery Brewing, with a God of Fire Robusto by Don Carlos. I rated the Out of Bounds Stout a 9.6 on The Morris Scale — the highest ranking ever for a stout. I [...]
Posted on December 20th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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Wheat beer is a beer that is brewed with a significant proportion of wheat. Wheat beers often also contain a significant proportion of malted barley. Wheat beers are usually top-fermented (in Germany they have to be by law). The flavor of wheat beers varies considerably, depending upon the specific style.
“Hefe” is the German word for [...]
Posted on October 18th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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Rogue American Amber Ale
The Rogue Brewery in Oregon and the fine beers it produces reminds us once again to give thanks to Jimmy Carter. Although viewed by many as the worst President in modern history, he is the one that signed the bill in 1979 that repealed federal restrictions on home brewing of small [...]
Posted on August 10th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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You are no doubt aware of the “beer summit” held by President Obama, where he invited the police officer he had called stupid to meet with the suspect who actually was stupid. They were to all meet over a beer and use the episode as a “teaching experience.”
Up to that point, so far so good. [...]
Posted on August 1st, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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Busy day at work, but when I finally get to retire to the Lido deck, fire up the cigar and turn on Slacker.com, I’m greeted with The Alan Parsons Project:
Just what you need to make you feel better
Just what you need to make you feel
Just what you need to make you feel better
Just what you [...]
Posted on July 3rd, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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Last night’s tasting was sponsored by the fine people that make Oliva (oh-lee-va) cigars. A bunch of door prizes were given out, but I didn’t win a thing. I think the fix was in.
I love the draft beer at this place. I generally switch between the Stella Artois and the Alaskan Amber. Full size pints filled [...]
Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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