Dave, Desiree, Beer & Wine

Random thoughts from the world's cutest beer couple

Kurofune Porter, a special present from Japan.

| December 31, 2009

I’m very excited! I just opened up a very special beer.  It is special because a friend of ours went to the trouble of packing it in his luggage on his visit home from Japan, where he currently lives. The friend is Jason Koehler.  He and his wife moved to Japan a few years ago [...]

St. Peter’s Sorgham Beer – Gluten Free with Flavor!

| December 25, 2009

As many already know, I have celiac disease which is basically intolerance for gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and many other grains.  Technically I’m not supposed to drink beer.  I know, I know… Apparently God (if there really is one) has a sick sense of humor. I was diagnosed 3 years after [...]

Sir, there’s an Orange Blossom in my can.

| December 9, 2009

Buckbean Brewing Company, the first package brewery in Western Nevada, began operations in April of 2008 with the release of their 2 flagship beers, Original Orange Blossom Ale and Black Noddy Lager.  Their Black Noddy Lager won a bronze medal at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival. They now have a third beer, Tule Duck [...]