by Sean Ludford | Nov 10, 2015 | Beer, Sean’s Rant
Nations and civilizations were forged by the actions of brave and bold individuals. Sadly these days are not simply fading away they are castigated by a new human mutation that is fueled by a misguided desire to generate grievances and impose their weak will. Now the world is being reshaped by the whiney and entitled class of sniveling little weasels that want us all...
by Sean Ludford | Nov 4, 2015 | Beer, Food & Eating
There is an old adage in the beverage trade – sometimes the best wine for the job is a beer. This is certainly the case in matching cheese with an adult beverage. Beer simply has more complimentary flavors when pairing with cheese. Real Beer often offers grassy, herbal, or grain flavors with hints of citrus and has a natural effervesces that refreshes the palate when...
by Sean Ludford | Jul 30, 2015 | Beer, Travel
One of the greatest things about traveling is that at times you find yourself in a place that in an instant inspires pause. Not a pause of reflection or of anticipation, but rather a pause of securing the moment, savoring all that surrounds you; the sights, smells, and above all the feeling or dare I say the emotion. This is why Brussels is my...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 21, 2015 | Beer
I love a great Session Beer. Many of my contemporaries love a good session beer too but sadly this is not a concept that is understood by all. I find myself in many self-described craft beer bars. (It’s an occupational hazard. What can I say?) On occasion I find a bartender that is totally in sync with my desire for a complex, moderately hopped,...
by Sean Ludford | Mar 11, 2015 | Beer
With St. Patrick’s Day rapidly approaching I thought that I would create a fun and informative infographic that shares a set of fun facts regarding one of the world’s most iconic beverages. Guinness is more than just stout these days but the Guinness Stout that you know is not the only Guinness Stout. Click here to see the BevX Guinness...
by Sean Ludford | Mar 4, 2015 | Beer, Spirits
It’s time to take a break from all of that laborious pairing of wine and food, beer & cheese, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails… It’s time to get down to the serious business of pairing drinks with drinks! Hedonistic? Perhaps, but I can’t resist the harmonious pairing of Malt Whiskey with a pure malt Beer. It’s a pairing that just works. It’s a classic case...
