I’ll try local brew

Bravo to Beau’s. Safely tucked in at hotel for the night, my dear wife Karen and I said yes for a visit to the lobby meeting place to savor a draft. The tap that held an array of local brews from Beau’s attracted our eye. Light, medium, stout. The friendly counter guy said most locals…

Beer and hockey

Thirsty this summer of our stay-at-home for a bonus beer, a brew that George Three had given to me a bit ago was discovered safely in the fridge. Syracuse Crunch Amber Ale, a craft brew named in honor of the 25th anniversary season of our city’s American Hockey League squad. It sure tasted good. And…

Now that’s a Shocker

I saw the beauty above parked outside the Sheraton on my way up to the Carrier Dome for a Syracuse Orange football game. Nice advertisement for Shock Top beer, sure. I wonder if they drive it home like that.

Looking forward to the Big Island

George Three brought something special over to the pool party and barbecue the other week. He found a six-pack in New Hartford, said my daughter Elisabeth’s significant. It was a good find for a sunny afternoon in the Liverpool neighborhood of Galeville. He, my dear wife Karen and I all enjoyed the flavor. Big smiles…

A Saturday night party sounds good

With all the digging in the garden dirt my dear wife Karen and I have been doing of late, we figured a Saturday night trip to the Syracuse neighborhood of Tipperary Hill would do us well. Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub was throwing its kickoff edition for its weekly outdoor block party. Yes, thank you, said…