The Potable Curmudgeon

The simple pleasures of beering locally.

I'm older now, and simple beer pleasures are the most meaningful to me. They tend to be encountered locally. It is my aim to get unplugged and explore some of them, slowly and thoughtfully. I'd tell you where it's leading, except that I've no idea ... and that's the whole point of the journey: To find out.

Friday, July 30, 2010

NABC in Douglas Wissing's “Indiana: One Pint at a Time” book.

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Indiana craft brewers must be brewing something right, because numerous books are being written about beer in the Hoosier State. First up: R...
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Rita Kohn and "True Brew" in NA on August 7th. Buy it, she signs it, and we'll all enjoy a Progressive Pint.

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"True Brew: A Guide to Craft Beer in Indiana " is a wonderful account written by a fascinating lady (and prolific writer). Rita...
Thursday, July 29, 2010

Rosen on "Top Chefs" in Velocity.

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Here's a good piece by Marty Rosen in Velocity about Louisville's ranking chefs, but let me tell you something: I'm admittedly b...

At NAC: "The Windsor reformats, and the Publican prattles."

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At my civic affairs "non-beer" blog, NA Confidential , there is news of downtown New Albany restaurant arrivals and changes, as we...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Wednesday Weekly: A spate of respectful bristling, non-contractually speaking.

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Three weeks ago, I carefully collated and groomed a growing collection of bilious secretions that had been accumulating, and launched a rant...

No, please, not the Jolly Pumpkins! Bottled beer sale at the Public House, August 2 - 4 and 9 - 11.

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Ben and Eric have been combing the secret storage areas and password-only access points deep within the bowels of the Public House, and they...
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Jared Williamson's report on the advent of C3 Dry Hopped American Mild.

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Jared Williamson's report already appeared in the weekly NABC newsletter, but in case you missed it, here is all you need to know about ...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Got Zuur if you want it.

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It’s wild how often sour comes up in conversation among my friends, or perhaps it’s sour how often wild … well, you get the idea. Hops get t...

Video coverage of Brew Ha-Ha earlier this summer.

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Here's one that very nearly slipped past my (generally) drunken eyes. It's a link to an entertaining and informative ten-minute vide...

August 9 is the 1st Annual Louisville Craft Beer Week Golf Scramble fundraiser.

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Editor's note: I believe most of the information below, detailing the 1st Annual Louisville Craft Beer Week Golf Scramble fundraiser, to...
Monday, July 26, 2010

Kentucky State Fair homebrew competition judging will be Sunday, August 15th.

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The following was forwarded by FOSSILS via Chuck Harp. Note that there is no spreadsheet attachment; of course, you may contact Chuck direct...

Back to the rockpile.

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I was on holiday last week, and that's why there were no postings and no Wednesday column. While away, I received information that just ...
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Friday, July 16, 2010

Good beer and the KFC Yum! Center: Impossibility?

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Local journalist Rick Redding is free-lancing these days. Yesterday he offered a list of things that are impossible in Louisville, which la...
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Thursday, July 15, 2010

A column update.

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I'm a month into the notion of staying disciplined (right) by continuing to write Wednesday columns, posting them here at the blog inste...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Cavalier says: "Look what just came back from New Albanian for the Friday Night event at Chef JJ's."

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Make It Local: Craft Beer and Food at Chef JJ's Back Yard in Indianapolis, on Friday, July 16.
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Wednesday Weekly: Someone's gotta keep non-advertisers in line, right?

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Yes, there are a few things about craft beer that you can learn by picking up an issue of this week’s Louisville Eccentric Observer (LEO) . ...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Indiana Beer Week tasting at Keg Liquors this Thursday, July 15.

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(From Todd Antz at Keg Liquors ) Indiana Beer Week Tasting this Thursday from 5 - 8 PM Here is all the information about this week's tas...
Sunday, July 11, 2010

Recap: "Excellent Beer Gardening Adventure" at Hidden Hill on July 10.

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Saturday’s beer gardening adventure was excellent, indeed. Bob (“Hidden” Hill) and Rog (that’s me) both were pleased, with more than 200 peo...
Friday, July 09, 2010

Wednesday Weekly: "Contract," my ass.

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I'm late with this. --- Here’s a helpful suggestion for those of you tending bar, or working in an establishment that sells beer – espec...
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The brochure for Saturday's epochal "Excellent Beer Gardening Adventure" at the Hidden Hill Nursery.

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