Looks like a nice summer day is on tap for our Big Frog 104 Wild West FrogFest And Rodeo this Saturday at the Herkimer Country Fairgrounds in Frankfort. And, that means you may build up a thirst! This year, the 21 and over crowd will find more variety of beers and even wine! Here are the details.
As the resident "beer man" at Big Frog 104, I like to share brews news with you. A few weeks ago, we mentioned a home brewing competition at the New York State Fairgrounds, and this year they have a record number of home brewers entered. The judging takes place this weekend at the fairgrounds.
I am a "Trekker" big time, and with the new "Star Trek - Into Darkness"movie at theaters everywhere, someone has brewed up a new beer in its honor. I recall seeing "Romulan Ale" served in several Trek films, but that beverage was blue and had no head (not much of an ale). But, now there's a real beer that's going Vulcan!
Talk about "no respect"! Recently, a man in the stands during a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field tried to protect his wife from getting hit with a home run ball hit where they were sitting. How does she thank him?
Yogi Berra reportedly once said this about a restaurant, "That place is so crowded, nobody goes there anymore". Apparently, that's what's happening these days with cheap beer. The more "hip" it becomes to buy cheap beer, the more taverns are charging for it.
Now that we've got your attention, as a former F.X. Matt Brewery tour guide, I always like to share brews news with you. And, to celebrate the brewery's 125th anniversary, Saranac is giving consumers a "free beer" in its select packages. Check out the details.
Maybe you've heard about the "Bottoms Up Beer Dispenser" that fills your glass with beer from the bottom up, with a nice foamy head! Well, if this is for real, someone has taken that idea into the shower.
If you're into home brewing, here's good news. The Great New York State Fair 2013 is teaming up with the F.X. Matt Brewing Company of Utica (my Alma Mater) for it's annual Home Brew Competition.
Greg "Splashin" McShea is Big Frog 104's resident beer expert but there are probably a few things that even he doesn't know about it. For example, can he tell us what the fear of an empty beer glass is called? Can you?
With St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, some of you in the 21 and over crowd may be toasting with an authentic Irish brew. With a name like Greg "Splashin'" McShea, I know a little about Irish beer, and first must say, green beer isn't Irish, it's just yellow beer with food coloring. So what are the top 10 Irish beers?
With the real St. Patrick's Day this Sunday, some of you may wish to experience some real Irish fare. Of course, a brew or two may come into play, and one Irish beverage that may be of interest is a beer blend called "Black & Tan".
