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12 Beers of Christmas 2017 Reprise

Tom Bedell

Gauging by the dynamic trio of beers shown above, the time has come to dive into the 2018 edition of... Read more »

The Session #142: The Last Beer on Earth

Tom Bedell

[August 8, 2023–It’s a little hard to believe, and saddening to me, that Anchor Brewing has closed its doors. That... Read more »

Montana de Oro – California’s Special Overlooked State Park

Bob Fagan

Early morning sunlight kisses the Montana de Oro coastline. (Photo by Robert S. Fagan) The California coastline is renown for... Read more »

Dan Jenkins’ new book: a rollicking and ripping read

Terry Moore

Sports Makes You Type Faster by Dan Jenkins—Here’s the other reason for my neglected fall desk duties: reading and laughing... Read more »

Tap Beer of the Week: Southern Tier Crème Brûlée Stout

Tom Bedell

[Oct. 25, 2018]–Four pumpkin beers, two imperial stouts, two IPAs—not a bad lineup for the Southern Tier Tap Takeover at... Read more »

TAP Beers of the Week: Oktoberfest Faceoff: Sierra Nevada vs. Otter Creek

Tom Bedell

[Oct. 8, 2018]–After two weeks of partying, Oktoberfest ended in Munich last night. But there’s no reason we can’t blissfully... Read more »

Think Globally, Drink Locally

Tom Bedell

[Quebec City, June 26, 2018]–With three trips in rapid succession in June I feel on the verge of a “What... Read more »

Ryder Cup – USA Over Euros

Ed Travis

Ok, the real hype can begin now U.S. Ryder Cup team Captain Jim Furyk has made three selections leaving one... Read more »

Tap Beer of the Week: Allagash Map 40

Tom Bedell

[Sept. 5, 2018]–Allagash is returning tonight for another Tap Takeover at Wildwood Barbeque in Hadley, Massachusetts, beginning at 5pm. And,... Read more »

Can a Pontoon Boat Sink in Saugatuck?

Michael Patrick Shiels

“Can a pontoon boat sink?” I posed the question to Chris Shepler, captain of his family’s famed Mackinac Island Ferry... Read more »

The Prodigy: A fun novel for golfers of all ages

Herb Gould

John Feinstein is a storyteller with a very conversational writing style. It’s a nice combination. Reading one of his books... Read more »

Sweet Home Alabama – The RTJ Golf Trail

James Mason

  I don’t think there are many people who haven’t heard negative stories about Alabama, Neil Young released a song... Read more »

TAP Beer of the Week: Troëg’s Perpetual IPA

Tom Bedell

[August 1, 2018]–A little over a year ago we were flaunting Troëg’s Crimson Pistil Hibiscus IPA prior to an appearance... Read more »

Daly does what he does. Perry, Small lead Senior Players.

Herb Gould

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.—Kiawah Island and Erin Hills sound exotic. And they look great on television. But if you’re a spectator,... Read more »

Wanna Bet?

Ed Travis

So, let’s say you’ve found the time, endured the travel and spent the money to go a U.S. Open or... Read more »