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Jagerbombs: Shots or Nots
I wanna take a little moment with all of you and talk about Jagerbombs. Now, I was already bartending when Red Bull became popular, and so I have probably mixed more Red Bull vodkas than any other drink, with Jagerbombs … Continue reading
Posted in Booze of the Week - Jager!, Opinion
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Our Favorite Craft Beers
Everybody has a favorite drink, and craft beer drinkers are no different. Some like a brewery in general, and others, just a specific brew. My beer drinking friends have some of the most eclectic tastes of anyone I know, and … Continue reading
Posted in American Craft Beer Week, Beer Review, Opinion
Tagged acbw, bell's brewery, central waters brewing co, craft beer, favorite beer, Frankenmuth Brewery, goose island, horny goat brewing co, keweenaw brewing co, left hand brewing, leinenkugel, sam adams, sprecher brewing co, Sun King Brewing Co, Surly Brewing Co
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When does a craft brewery stop being a craft brewery?
When does a craft brewery stop being a craft brewery? I’ve asked this question to a lot of people, and I’ve gotten a lot of answers. One of the most common being “when their beer starts tasting like shit.” I … Continue reading
My favorite bar in the whole world
By Andi Ponkey, our resident Dog Lover. When trying to write an article about my favorite bar, not just in Houghton, but in the world, I did a little research into its background. Sadly, what I found were mixed reviews … Continue reading
Posted in Bar Review, Booze of the Week - Houghton, Opinion
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PACKERS ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL!
The Packers are going to the Super Bowl, and to celebrate, I’d like to present you with the patrons, bartenders and the owner of the best bar ever, Loppnow’s Bar in Wausau, Wis., singing “The Bears Still Suck!” Because thanks … Continue reading
Caffeinated Rant
I just wanted to write up a quick note to let you know how annoyed I am at Iowa State Senator Brian Schoenjahn (D-Arlington), who’s taken this caffeinated alcoholic drink ban to a new (and ridiculous) level by attempting to … Continue reading
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Working & Playing Hard at Dogfish Head
Today is Crafting Day on my calendar, and since we don’t have an article from Matt, Brian or Adrian, I thought I’d talk a little bit about one of my favorite craft brewers, Sam Calagione. Now, many of you may … Continue reading
Artistic License vs. Profit Margin
I started thinking about this when I noticed that bars started installing auto tap systems. These systems are designed to pour an exact amount of liquor into a drink and bar owners install them to minimize profit loss. The problem I have with this is that I always envisioned the classic bartender as being a master of mixing drinks. Each bartender has their own way of mixing drinks and in different quantities, giving each drink a “signature”.
Posted in Opinion
Tagged alcohol, artistic license, bar, bartender, booze, mixed drinks, rant, shots
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Alice in Wonderland
Last weekend, Adrian and I attended the wedding of our friends – Drink Matron contributor, Matt Ponkey and his lovely bride, Andi. Adrian was a groomsman, and I had the honor of reading a poem during the ceremony. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktail Review, Opinion
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I heart Brewdog
If you talk to me long enough about beer, you’ll learn that I have a mad crush on Scotland’s Brewdog Brewery. The reason for my crush is pretty basic. These guys have some great big balls. In November of 2009, … Continue reading
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