Bryan Roth
Beer enthusiast. Homebrewer. Blogger.
Find me at http://thisiswhyimdrunk.wordpress.com/ or @bryandroth on Twitter
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This Is Why I'm Drunk
http://thisiswhyimdrunk.wordpress.com/
I’m Bryan, a beer enthusiast and homebrewer. This site is a fun way for me to track all the beers I’ve tried and log my thoughts on them. I also like to write about the beer I make at home and general thoughts on beer and the beer industry
LATEST ARTICLES ( 450 )
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Dogfish Head World Wide Stout (2010)
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.Patience is a virtue.Waiting is the hardest part.For three years I’ve been sitting on as bottle of Dogfish Head’s World... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Ommegang Scythe and Sickle
Even though we’re in February, autumn isn’t over for me yet … apparently.While my love for all things pumpkin has been raised numerous times, my recent trip to... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
How I Love Beer, a Love Letter … “The Session” Feb. 2013
Hey girl, I can’t take my mind off of you. You never stray. Girl, you’re just standing there upright in my fridge, right where we last saw each other. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale
“Brown ale has never been the most popular beer, but there always seem to be customers for a beer that is a little toastier and less hoppy than pale ale. Read more
Posted on 30 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Cigar City Florida Cracker
Local beer is great, but comes with the drawback of being just that – local. That’s why it’s handy to have a middleman.Over the fall I used LetsPour. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Stone Brewing / Iron Fist / Ken Schmidt Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout
If eating an Andes mint isn’t sufficient, this collaborative effort will allow you to drink it just fine. The Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout is utterly coated... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Unique Experience with … DC Brau
Along with the requisite trip to the original Dogfish Head brewpub during my recent beergrimage, I was taken to one of Washington, D.C.’s great up-and-coming... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Out of Town – Beergrimage
Beer itself may not be religious, but it’s certainly capable of causing a religious experience. (Or food, or sports, etc)Hence, the beer pilgrimage. Or... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Westbrook Brewing/Evil Twin Mini Growler
Be still my beating heart, I think I’m in love.Not to be held against The Missus, but I’ve taken up a brief tryst with someone else who has captured my... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Widmer Brothers South by Northwest (SXNW)
Sometimes you can have your cake and drink it, too.This goes doubly for Widmer Brothers, which not only makes good beer, but makes great specialty beers. Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Westbrook Brewing Hughey (Bearded Farmers Series)
Round 2 of my brief introduction to Westbrook Brewing, courtesy of Nick at Drink. Blog. Repeat., is in the books.Friends, this is one brewery to watch out for. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
NoDa Brewing Pacific Reign
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When out-of-town trips take place, might as well turn it into a mini brewcation.The Missus and I had to travel to... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Few Words on … “two-ounce Culture”
The way of the future?We live in a time of parity. Or, at least, one of constant distraction. Not everything may have our utmost attention, but it’ll sure as... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
2011′s Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA (in 120 Words)
Maturation of 120 Minute over a year is shocking. Gone are overpowering and sometimes bitter scents brought on by 120 IBUs in lieu of something more akin to... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Cascade Brewing Sang Noir Sour Ale
Every now and then, my local bottle shop gets a nice surprise from out of town. Every now and then, that surprise is from Portland’s Cascade Brewing, a brewery... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Westbrook Brewing Citra Rye Pale Ale
Beer people are good people. But, we already knew that.While there are many things to be thankful for when it comes to local beer, we will also forever lament... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Beer Fight Club: Drinkers Vs. Brewers … “The Session” Jan. 2013
Not necessarily a “drinker”…… and not necessarily a “brewer.” It’s a question of definition John over at Home Brew Manual has put forth as part of this month’s... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Belgium Biere De Garde (Lips of Faith)
I am a fan of New Belgium, whether it’s from the beer they make to their annual Tour de Fat festival. I am a big fan of their Lips of Faith series, which just... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Few Words on … Staying Local
I love beer, but I also love the cultural and historical aspects of the drink. The somewhat “new” movement to make and drink locally isn’t new at all. Read more
Posted on 31 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
New Belgium Imperial Coffee Chocolate Stout
Whereas Wolaver’s Altra Gracia coffee porter played up the coffee to the highest degree, New Belgium has hit the mark once again with its Lips of Faith series. Read more
Posted on 29 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK