Friday, August 26, 2011

Running with Beer

In case you haven't noticed, I've been off the grid lately. I do apologize. I've been off having a summer...oh, and training for my first marathon. Who signs up for a marathon in August in KC? This guy. Much of my freetime has consisted of long runs down the middle of Ward Parkway. You may have seen me, honked at me, or even almost hit me (I don't see how I deserved the middle finger for being a pedestrian, thanks). This hasn't left a ton of time to formulate extremely descriptive and overly wordy reviews of the wonderful world of beer. However, I have enjoyed a few beverages along the way. In fact, after an ejoyable run in the heat, my mouth actually starts watering the closer I get to home. I want nothing more than a cold ale to replenish the spirits...no pun intendid. I keep telling myself it's a good way to refill my electrolytes* (completely unknown scientific reference). My wife likes to point out how I'm always "taking over" the fridge with all different types of brew. My answer: I love to run and running loves beer. I'm only bringing the two together.

Post run pics:


Pictured are: 

  • Pliny the Elder (minus proper glassware)
  • Demi-God - Porter's Toll, 
  • Renegade Brewing - Sunday Morning and Ryeteous
  • Surly - Coffee Bender
  • LB Brewing Co - Liberty Stout
  • Stone & Brew Dog - Bashah
  • Russian River - Damnation
  • Two Brothers - Hop Juice
  • Upright - Five
  • Surly - Bender
  • Rogue - 2008 Imperial YSB (Younger's Special Bitter)...in memory of Don Younger.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

UNICO Microbrew Festival, Saturday

Saturday marks the 3rd annual UNICO Microbrew Festival at Zona Rosa. For $20 (in advance, $25 at the door) you can sip and enjoy over 40 brews from a number of breweries. This event has slipped under a my radar the past couple of years. It seems to creep up on me at the last moment when I already have something scheduled. Hopefully a few days notice is enough for you to clear your schedule and meet me up there. Tickets will be limited to 1400, so get yours fast. 


The current brewery lineup includes:


Summit Brewing Company
Ameristar Brew Pub
Tommyknocker
Schlafly
Boulevard
Flying Monkey
O’Fallon
Free State
Tallgrass
Gordon Biersch
Weston Brewing
McCoy’s Public House
High Noon
Granite City
Southern Tier
New Belgium
Green Flash
Schilling Bridge


...and more...


Check out the UNICO Microbrew Festival facebook page for more info.