Earlier this week I heard through the rumor mill that something had finally been decided for old KFC/Taco Bell at 3rd and Congress. It’s incredible to me that such a prime spot, with parking, could not be used profitably by someone. There are, um… “image” problems with...

I walk by Russell Sage College at least 4 times a week, between CrossFit, the farmers’ market, Brown’s, and other points downtown, and it was fun following the progress of a fantastic beautification project right out front. These huge and rather brutalist concrete planters were...

Brown’s released both the Pumpkin and this the same time this year, and I was also privileged to have a sneak peak of this last Thursday the 27th, but of course I went back on Monday for the official unveiling with Bill, who was also there on Thursday. I really liked this Thursday, and...

I didn’t have the bells on after all, but I sure as heck went to Brown’s on Monday for the official release of the Pumpkin Ale and Oktoberfest. I have been disappointed by so many commercial pumpkin beers this year, and it’s undoubtedly “season creep” that’s...

I have a whole other post almost complete about the problems with seasonal beer, and the terrible pumpkin ales I’ve had this year. But for now, this is all there is to say. Be there Monday, or be square. Save me Brown’s Brewing, you’re my only hope. UPDATE: You know,...

Harvest IPA Brown’s Brewing American IPA BJCP 14B ABV 6.5% Last Thursday Brown’s released the 2012 Harvest IPA, typically my second-favorite of their seasonals*, and I was there at 4pm with bells on!  Well, pants anyway. I don’t drink much beer any more due to diet and...