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An Early December Blogshare

Hey everyone, thanks for coming by!  It has been quite some time since I have posted a Blogshare, a weekly look at some of my favorite beer(and cider)-related blog posts.  I've come across some great ones recently. Enjoy!

  • Oliver from Literature and Libation certainly has a way with words.  And mixing up words.  In this case, spoonerisms.  He provides us with the most unique look at The Alchemist's Heady Topper that I've seen!
  • Drunk and Unemployed's Fervere tells his tale of locating Anchor Brewing's Old Foghorn Barleywine, an ale I have yet to, but really need to, try.
  • Tired of reading "What I'm Thankful For" posts?  Check out Josh from Short on Beer and his "My Not Thankful List", and don't forget to add your own!
  • Jake, writer of the Baltimore beer blog Hipster Brewfus, pays a visit to Millstone Cellars, makers of handcrafted ciders and meads.  He does a great job showcasing what they have to offer, and makes me thirsty doing it!
  • Chuck Cook's writing and photography has a way of bringing a bit of Belgium into your home.  His website, Drink Belgian Beer / Belgian Beer Specialist, offers readers Belgian beer news and articles on Belgian breweries (brouwerij) and cafes.  The prior link will bring you to an article on Herberg De Zwaan, a lambic cafe that opened in 2011.  

Make sure to add these great blogs to your Feedly, or whatever RSS reader you use since Google Reader went kaput!

Cheers!
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  1. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Oliver's spoonerisms post left my head spinning. Such a fun read. Thanks for sharing these!

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    1. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      For real! I felt like I had gone through a few rounds right before reading it!

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  2. Oliver Gray December 4, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I aim to confuse!

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    1. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 10:05 AM

      I would say you hit the target, but I can't see the target after reading through your post! Cheers!

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  3. Chuck CookDecember 4, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Thanks for the nice words and keep drinking Belgian beer! :)

    Chuck C.
    DrinkBelgianBeer.com

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