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Grilled Chicken Marsala
by brewtopianGrilled Chicken Marsala Friday, October 23, 2009 10:46:14 AM MDT There was a time in my life when I like so many others out there would drive down to one of my local "Italian" restaurants when I was in the mood for one of my favorite dishes, Chicken Marsala. Now I've had t... -
Fire Roasted White Chili with Chicken
by brewtopianFire Roasted White Chili with Chicken Monday, October 12, 2009 6:56:39 PM MDT I don't know about you but when fall rolls around I tend to crave spicy, hearty soups, there's really nothing better on a cold fall night than to sit down to a big bowl of steamy goodnes...1 comment -
I love it in the can
by brewtopianI love it in the can Sunday, September 13, 2009 7:51:46 PM MDT Five years ago if you'd asked me if I drank canned beer I would have looked at you like you were crazy. At that time good beer in cans was about as easy to find as the secret to cold fusion but al...4 comments -
The joys of small beer
by brewtopianThe joy of small beer Friday, October 9, 2009 12:29:37 PM MDT Drink More Good Beer…Longer I have a buddy who regularly keeps a keg of Alpha Dog Imperial IPA around. The problem is if he drinks as much as he wants, Alpha, with a hefty 8.9% ABV, makes him hallucinate before ... -
With Fall comes Cider
by brewtopianWith Fall comes Cider Friday, October 16, 2009 1:29:23 PM MDT Cold weather is upon us. Everywhere you look it’s evident, from the trees turning color and dropping their leaves to the pumpkins on your neighbor’s doorstep. Halloween decorations and temps in the low 50'... -
Idaho Beer Aficionados Meetup Group
by brewtopianHey everyone, I know most of you aren't here in the Boise area but I'm having amazing success getting beer geeks and laymen together for a our first event so I wanted to share it with you. We're doing our inaugural event at a local Hawaiian restaurant where we will be tasting 6... -
Mighty Arrow Pale Ale from New Belgium
by brewtopianI've never been all that impressed with New Belgium Brewings offerings but I have tremendous respect for what they're trying to do, namely bring traditional Belgian styles to a broader American market. Their biggest brand so far, Fat Tire to me has aroma and flavor characteristics of...2 comments -
Favorite Recipes
by brewtopianI'm a big believer that beer can enhance the enjoyment of a foods just as great food can enhance the enjoyment of a fine beer. With that in mind I've been developing a series of original recipies that I want to share with everyone. Right now these recipes are posted on *****...1 comment