tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:32:10 +0000Weekend BrewsBelgian AleAmerican IPAbay area beerNew York BeerBrooklyn BreweryImperial IPAAmerican AleWeyerbacher Brewing Companywheat beer21st Amendment BreweryGerman beerLager beerNew Belgium BreweryNorth Coast Brewing CompanyOrganic beerShmaltz Brewing CompanySierra Nevada Brewing Companydunkelweizenfirestone walkerhefeweizenssaint somewhere breweryseasonal beerssf beer weekBison Brewing CompanyBlue Point BreweryDeschutes BreweryDogfish HeadLagunitasLong Island beerMarin Brewing CompanyRussian River Brewing CompanySierra Nevada ESBbaseballboulder beerfull sail brewing companyimperial stoutmoylan's brewerynew york rangersoatmeal stoutommengang brewerypale aleAffligemAlaskan Brewing CompanyAnderson ValleyArizona beerBear RepublicBell's BreweryBrick House BreweryBuffalo Bill's BreweryButte Creek Brewing CompanyCanadian BeerChickory StoutConey Island LagerEarly Spring BeerFelinfoel BreweryGreat White NorthGreen Flash Brewing CompanyHair of the DogHe'brewHolland beerJohn Labatt Heritage PackLabatt 50Labatt's BreweryLakefront BreweryLost AbbeyLost coast breweryMr.ShowPaulaner HefeweizenPumpkin alePyramid BreweriesR.KellySchlafly's Brewing CompanySpeakeasySt. LouisTorpedo Extra IPATripelWalesbeer advertisingbeer bracketbeer by BARTbeer newsbeer taxbeeradvocate.combiobeerbrewer interviewscalifornia beercoffee stoutflorida beerguinnesshockey and beerholiday beerhoney lagerjewbelationlectino divinalowenbrau buttenheimmonsters of megaphoneoregon beer taxrauchbierresveratrolrogue alesrye pale aleschmaltz brewing companyshelton brothersshiner brewerystone brewing companystoutstrong beerteam mascotterrapin brewing companyuncommon brewersweizenJoin me for Beer reviews, Beer commentary, Beer news and ridiculous comedic rants about Beer.http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)Blogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-4094839381348221883Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:23:00 +00002009-04-04T20:28:09.556-07:00Sorry for the lack of posts party people. I'm takin' a little time off from the blog to catch up on some music I've been waiting to get down on tape.I've got a bunch of planting to do for the spring/summer season and a few other things I want to get into as well. I'll probably post in a week or two and get things rolling again, but for now, keep on drinkin' the good stuff, enjoy opening days http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/04/gone-fishin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-6408068532872142064Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:43:00 +00002009-03-20T18:58:58.026-07:00hefeweizensshiner breweryWeekend BrewsIt's Friday. It's sunny and warm outside. It's time to drink cold beer!This week we start with something from the lighter side of the beer spectrum. A wheat beer from Texas by the name of Shiner Hefeweizen. The Shiner Brewery, probably best know for its flagship brew, the Shiner Bock, has been producing great beer since 1909. The Hefeweizen is a perfect choice for a sunny Friday after work with http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/03/weekend-brews-week-64-sunshine-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-3384641961170247626Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:51:00 +00002009-03-20T18:59:45.688-07:00American IPAfull sail brewing companyImperial IPAWeekend BrewsIt's Friday and you know what that means ... beer! It's another Weekend Brews Report. This week we look north to our friends in Oregon and sample another beverage from the folks at the Full Sail Brewing Company. The beer is called Slipknot, and it's an Imperial IPA from the Brewmaster's Reserve.Throughout the year, brewmaster John Harris brews up some limited edition beers, and the Slipknot http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/03/weekend-brews-week-63-full-sail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-2169788916022416837Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:01:00 +00002009-03-06T20:56:50.922-08:00Lost Abbeystoutstrong beerWeekend BrewsHoly crap, Friday could not have come sooner! From my car shitting the bed to my broken glasses, I'm ready for a muthaf#@kin' beer! I decided upon something strong to start my weekend. That strong beer is none other than The Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout. An 11% ABV monster with my name on it.The Lost Abbey is the beer family brought to you by Port Brewing Company in San Marcos, California. Born http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/03/weekend-brews-week-62-lost-abbey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-8895947015801198577Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:33:00 +00002009-02-27T22:01:45.731-08:00American IPAbay area beerRussian River Brewing CompanyFlip flash flow flash it's Friday y'all! Hell yeah. It's time to kick back, pop tops and get happy.It's another Weekend Brews Report, and this weekend I say drink from the Russian River ... Brewing Company. This brewery offers up some of the finest beers around. Tonight we sample the Blind Pig. It's an American IPA that has character ... I mean, there's an illustration of a damn blind pig on the http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekend-brews-week-61-russian-river.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-7303388518856158182Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:38:00 +00002009-02-25T20:58:18.843-08:00Brooklyn Breweryimperial stoutOkay, that headline is just awful. ha ha. So yeah, as a special delivery from the east coast courtesy of my friend Adrian, I finally had the pleasure to crack open a bottle of the infamous Brooklyn Black Ops.This special brew from Brooklyn Brewery is only available in single bottles, and rumor has it, they've only released about 900 cases. If you can find it, get it now! This beer is a stout agedhttp://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/brooklyn-black-ops-covert-hoperation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-1284178367511954035Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:02:00 +00002009-02-21T12:12:10.164-08:00I didn't know Bill Brand at all, but I've read his "What's on Tap" blog, and it's always sad to lose a great writer and beer lover. He died on Friday from injuries suffered after being hit by a Muni train in San Francisco.Here's some links to thoughtful blog posts and articles about his passing.Brewed For ThoughtInside Bay AreaBeer NewsR.I.P.http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/william-brand-bay-area-beer-writer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-313511094360991854Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:06:00 +00002009-02-20T20:12:43.085-08:00Sierra Nevada ESBThe weekend is here and it's time for beer! I had been planning on writing about a special beer from Brooklyn Brewery tonight, but alas, I left my photos at work, and I didn't want to post about it without the photos. SO, tonight let's talk about Sierra Nevada's 2009 ESB (Early Spring Beer) release. Hooray!To quote the label, the ESB offers, "A blend of malts featuring British-grown Marris Otter http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekend-brews-week-60-sierra-nevada-esb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-6213742835820819755Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:33:00 +00002009-02-17T20:39:37.911-08:00American IPAImperial IPAsf beer weekWell folks, SF Beer Week is now over, but I have to say, it was a great experience. Unfortunately I could not attend the expensive beer dinners, but I did get to visit a few brewpubs, attend a Double IPA Fest and enjoy a bevy of amazing beers ... and with friends too!My friend Adrian was visiting from Florida, so it was great to see him and get a chance to introduce him to some local favorites. http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/sf-beer-week-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-3622376426739508778Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-02-17T10:16:45.795-08:00beer newsbeer taxoregon beer taxThere's one thing that does not help small businesses, and that's more taxes. With the economy taking a dive, the state of Oregon is trying to make up for some of their past mistakes by taxing brewers on their beer. I vote for keeping the taxes where they are, and cutting the salaries of politicians. Who's with me?I think we can all get behind a cut in pay for lawmakers in every state, as well ashttp://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/tax-rich-not-my-beer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-2337624999460566498Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:18:00 +00002009-02-13T19:55:24.393-08:00American IPABell's BreweryWeekend BrewsAnother Friday is upon us, and even though it's pouring here in the Bay Area, there's still plenty of beer to be celebrated! This week I'd like to spotlight a special treat my friend Adrian brought me from the east coast. Well, the beer isn't from the east coast, it's from Michigan. That beer is the Two Hearted Ale from Bell's Brewery. Huzzah!It's an American India Pale Ale and I'm damn glad to http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekend-brews-week-59-bells-two-hearted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-2741907274382017537Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:00 +00002009-02-07T01:03:24.280-08:0021st Amendment Brewerybay area beersf beer weekWeekend BrewsIt's Friday and it's SF Beer Week! Holy crap! How can my weekend get any better than that?To kick off my SF Beer Week, I met up with my friends over at the 21st Amendment Brewery ... just a few feet from where I spend most of my week working. The 21st Amendment Brewery is celebrating strong beer month as they brew and put on tap various high-alcohol brews. Wow. So who wants to try some of those?!http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekend-brews-week-58-sf-beer-week-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-2187935048113180694Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:22:00 +00002009-01-31T16:36:46.075-08:00bay area beersf beer weekFor someone like me who just moved to the Bay Area last Fall, the idea of an entire week of Bay Area beer events is amazing! All the way back in Florida, the only week long beer events we had were when my friends and I would drink every night for a week. ha ha.If you haven't had a chance to check out the event listings, please visit www.sfbeerweek.org for all of the glorious details.Unfortunatelyhttp://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/san-francisco-beer-week-whos-ready.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-5469814364152287066Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:51:00 +00002009-01-30T20:16:45.742-08:00Happy Friday! It's time for another Weekend Brews Report, and because I'm packing for my move to Oakland tomorrow, I'll make this quick. I've got a great weekend beer to tell you about and it is called the Cali-Belgie IPA from Stone Brewing Company.What the hell is it?Well, the Cali-Belgie IPA is essentially the Stone IPA brewed with a special Belgian yeast strain. Now that sounds like an http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/weekend-brews-week-57-stone-cali-belgie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-3781736598689077167Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:12:00 +00002009-01-29T20:11:55.343-08:00American IPASierra Nevada Brewing CompanyTorpedo Extra IPAEvery now and then a beautiful thing happens in the world of beer. That beautiful thing today is the release of a new, year-round selection from Sierra Nevada called Torpedo Extra IPA. Praise the gods! (After living in Gainesville, Florida for six years, I had to throw in a little Tom Petty reference in the title.)Okay, so first off, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company uses what they call the "Hop http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/damn-torpedos-extra-ipa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-8252519740131265685Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:11:00 +00002009-01-24T18:48:35.629-08:00First off, let me say that naming a beer, Hopsickle Imperial Ale is guaranteed to make me want one. The idea of a Popsicle made with a hoppy beer is one I fully support. Alas, this is no frozen desert, but it is a beer, and beer is good. Hooray for beer!The Hopsickle Imperial Ale is brought to you by Moylan's Brewing Company in Novato, California. Let's open this sucker and see what's up ...The http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/hopsickle-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-3116473213612994852Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:44:00 +00002009-01-23T20:49:21.601-08:00He'brewjewbelationschmaltz brewing companyWeekend BrewsHappy Friday everyone! It's another Weekend Brews Report, and this week we turn to our friends at the Schmaltz Brewing Company, and tip our hats in their direction. They are celebrating their 12th anniversary, and have released Jewbelation 12. That's 12 different malts and 12 different hops ready to say, "How YOU doin'?" all up in yo face! Speaking of 12, it's about time I got a song stuck in http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/weekend-brews-week-56-hebrew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-7427077409353793300Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:15:00 +00002009-01-17T20:16:28.997-08:00American AleDeschutes Breweryseasonal beersI hope your weekend has been filled with delicious beer so far. I just sampled a fine seasonal offering from Deschutes Brewery I thought you should know about. It's the Hop Trip fresh hop pale ale from the brewery's Bond Street Series. Hooray for hops!As the bottle explains, this beer celebrates the Fall hop harvest. One brewer gets the kettle going in Bend, Oregon, "as another rushes back from http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/trip-to-hop-yard-with-deschutes-brewery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-5885512700202369967Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:50:00 +00002009-01-16T20:01:23.371-08:00Belgian AleNew York Beerommengang breweryWeekend BrewsEvery now and then you come across a beer that features ingredients that just sound right. Tonight that beer is from Cooperstown, New York. The magic ingredient is Belgian chocolate. The beer is Ommegang's Chocolate Indulgence.See? I told you. Doesn't that beer just sound amazing? Well, luckily I'm hear to drink it for you, and make sure the beer lives up to it's name.I pop the cork on the big http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/weekend-brews-week-55-chocolate-beer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-7490213932157764534Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:59:00 +00002009-01-09T21:14:17.363-08:00American IPAfirestone walkerWeekend BrewsPizza played an important role in my life growing up on Long Island. It's what you ate at the end of the soccer season. It's what you ate on Fridays during Lent if you grew up Catholic. The pizzeria was where you went with your friends because it was close enough to ride your bike to, and the price was right for the few bucks you had in your pocket. And, on any given weekend night, you'd be http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/weekend-brews-week-54-california-beer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-4962724901219419939Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:41:00 +00002009-01-02T21:42:10.085-08:00New Belgium BreweryWeekend BrewsHey it's Friday again, and even though I didn't have to work this week, it still feels good.Friday means it's time for another Weekend Brews Report, and tonight I'd like to talk about a beer from New Belgium Brewing. If this doesn't improve your weekend, I don't know what will ...The beer? 1554. It's what they call an "enlightened black ale." This beer represents a story of resilience. In 1997 http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2009/01/weekend-brews-week-53-happy-new-beer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-1853564946505298810Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:00:00 +00002008-12-31T11:16:17.164-08:00Blue Point Brewerydunkelweizenimperial stoutLong Island beerNew York Beerwheat beerRecently, I took my annual trip back to Long Island. A stop off at the Blue Point Brewery to enjoy some locally brewed beer is always on the agenda. The brewery's Toasted Lager, Hoptical Illusion and Oatmeal Stout beers are pretty much legendary by now, but I was hoping we would get a chance to try something new. With a healthy-thirst, my friend Glenn and I hopped in the car to make the trip to http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2008/12/blue-point-brewery-long-islands-best.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-7320726187123433490Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:17:00 +00002008-12-26T08:12:06.457-08:00Belgian Alebrewer interviewscalifornia beeruncommon brewersWeekend BrewsIt's the official one year anniversary of the Weekend Brews Report!This week I wanted to do something special and give a little taste of what I plan on offering on this blog in 2009. One of my goals is to meet the brewers around the world making the wonderful craft beer we love, and share their stories with you here. I'll still be reviewing beers and posting news items and whatnot, but I think http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2008/12/weekend-brews-week-52-uncommon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-9050954975887127970Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:52:00 +00002008-12-12T21:05:51.776-08:00American Alefirestone walkerpale aleWeekend BrewsHappy Friday! Another Weekend Brews Report here and at week 51, it looks like next Friday will be the official one year anniversary of the Weekend Brews report. Woo hoo!Tonight I was feeling kinda hoppy and thought I'd celebrate my Irish-American skin tone with some pleasurable pale ales. Huzzah!First up is a pale ale brewed in Paso Robles, California at the Firestone Walker Brewing Company. Thishttp://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2008/12/weekend-brews-week-51-pale-o-mine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616256261297131338.post-7282709710611296028Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:49:00 +00002008-12-12T16:54:33.436-08:00rogue alesseasonal beersWho wants a seasonal beer? Who wants a sip of a delicious Rogue Ale? Really? Me too!Ya know, besides beer, the first thing that comes to mind when I read the words, "ho, ho, ho," is this ...However, tonight we shall talk about beer. Please, please hold your applause. Let's discuss a seasonal classic from the folks at Rogue Ales.Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Santa's Private Reserve.I pop the http://onebrewoverthecuckoosnest.blogspot.com/2008/12/santas-private-reserve.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tom Gilhuley)0