A bottle of Ithaca Ginger Beer, True Companion hard cider, and a glass of Ginger bourbon cider.

True Believer and True Companion

July 19, 2013 · by · in field trip, recipes, recommendations, reviews

A good cider isn’t just for autumn. Hard cider makes deliciously cool cocktails for the summer.

Charity and Craft Beer Begins at Home

Charity and Craft Beer Begins at Home

June 21, 2013 · by · in field trip, reviews

Melba, Mrs. Ferment, and Fervere attended the 5th annual Charity L.I. Beer, Wine, & Food Tasting. Melba files her report: Good times and good causes. And good beer, of course.

A pint of Full Sail Big Daddy J’s Malt Liquor next to a bottle of the same.

Full Sail Big Daddy J’s Malt Liquor

May 25, 2013 · by · in reviews

Fervere comes across a craft malt liquor and is forced by irony to buy and drink it. Was it scary or just another beer?

Long Island Craft Beer Week May 13 thru 22, 2011

“B” is for Long Island Craft Beer Week

May 14, 2013 · by · in field trip, reviews

Melba samples the beers in the first 2 days of the 2013 Long Island Craft Beer Week

A can of SlyFox Phoenix Pale Ale and the beer poured into a pint glass. The beer is dark amber in color.

Phoenix Pale Ale

March 29, 2013 · by · in recommendations, reviews

Fervere has a SlyFox Phoenix Pale Ale. Those who know him will find this as no surprise.

Indio

Indio

February 27, 2013 · by · in recommendations, reviews

Indio Cerveza Recommended! Malty with a hint of citrus Sweet caramel malt Sweet and light Available in California, Texas, and Illinois. 4.1% ABV. Mexican beers, like their Asian counterparts, are generally light lagers meant to cool the mouth of the…