Articles Posted May 2009

  • The Wench’s Drunken Shrimp Scampi

    The Wench’s Drunken Shrimp Scampi

    For some time now I have been longing to divide my blog posts into 5 different themes: Drink With The Wench (tastings & reviews) Cook With The Wench (recipes with beer – both created myself and others) Travel With The Wench (brewery tours, bar adventures etc.) Brew With The Wench (home-brewing & guest brewing – […]

  • The Wench Is Moving To Tampa!

    The Wench Is Moving To Tampa!

    I am a gypsy. I can call no one place home. To some of you, this may sound sad. And sometimes, the life of a gypsy does get very lonely. However, the excitement and adventure of a nomadic lifestyle often makes up for the “lack of belonging“. Since September, I have moved 5 times. The […]

  • Ales of the American Revolution

    Ales of the American Revolution

    My father is a big American history buff. He is also obsessed with researching our family’s genealogy. Recently, my father revealed that my sister and I are “Daughters of the American Revolution.” Technically, I am not an official DAR yet – because I have not officially activated my membership. However, according to the National Society […]

  • Guinness Celebrates 250 Years

    Guinness Celebrates 250 Years

    Once upon a time, there lived a man by the name of Arthur Guinness. Arthur dreamed of owning his very own brewery. And in 1759, his dream became a reality with the signing of a 9,000-year lease at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. Ten years later, Guinness exported his ale for the first time […]