Monthly Archives: June 2009


Samuel Adams Charity Beer Dinner 10

Anyone who has ever remotely interacted with me knows that I possess (what we will call) the “gift of gab.” I talk a lot … and I mean a lot. This is partly because I think a lot … and partly because I think that I have a lot to say (whether or not what […]


Pinot Gris = Pilsner 6

Light, crisp, refreshing and easy to drink — both the Pinot Gris wine varietal and the Pilsner style of beer are perfect beverages for warding off the sweltering heat of summer. This linear pairing is unique in that both beverages are almost identical in color. Both are very light & clear, ranging from pale to […]


Gewürztraminer = Witbier 3

Thus far, the response to Project NO MAN’S LAND has been extremely positive. Which means, we have a green light to continue forward. There is no real method in my madness when it comes to the order in which I am presenting my linear pairings. Ultimately, it all depends on my mood and what varietal […]


Sauvignon Blanc = India Pale Ale 11

The marks my first “official” post in Project No Man’s Land. The project will consist of a series of posts illustrating linear pairings between wine varietals and beer styles. Naturally, this project is entirely subjective and has absolutely no scientific foundation. Nonetheless, I have a lot of confidence in its purpose and I am tremendously […]


The Wench’s Peachy Summer Ale Rice 4

This recipe is short of brilliant. Promise me. At first, I had no intention of cooking with beer tonight. But a series of “unplanned” events resulted in a culinary creation unlike anything I have ever heard of or seen of before! The recipe was inspired by my cravings for salmon. Lucky for me, I found […]