🧦 The Story of Stan, the Drunk Sock Monkey In 2013, my daughter gave me a sock monkey named Stan to keep me company when I travel — a sweet little gesture meant to make me feel safe on the road. What she didn’t realize was that Stan would become my drinking buddy and accidental travel mascot. Since then, Stan has joined me on countless adventures, and, naturally, a few pub visits . Over time, he earned his full title: Stan the Drunk Sock Monkey . 🍺 Sydney Shenanigans One

Overall Beer Rating: 🍺🍺🍺🍺 (4/5 Beers) Some places sneak up on you. From the outside, Maggie’s on the River doesn’t scream “destination.” Step inside, though, and suddenly you’re posted up with a cold beer, staring out at the Black River, wondering how long you can justify staying for just one more. 📍 Address: 500 Newell St, Watertown, NY 🌐 Website: maggiesontheriver.com 📘 Facebook: Maggie’s on the River 🌊 First Impressions The interior opens wide to river views that i

Overall Rating: 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 (5/5 Beers) Address: 6081 Hazeldean Rd, Stittsville, ON, Canada Website: Brew Revolution Facebook: facebook.com/BrewRevolution 🎶 First Impressions From the outside, Brew Revolution doesn’t immediately give away its vibe — but step inside and you’re hit with something truly groovy. This small-but-mighty brewery overflows with character, music, and great energy. The vibe is part retro record shop, part craft-beer haven, and all fun. 🍺 What We Tried

First off, the clown was the one on a unicycle. I was sitting at a bar in Sydney, Australia. I was also sitting there with my husband and Stan, the Sock Monkey. While we sat there, taking pictures of our monkey on the bar and enjoying a beer, I got up and left the bar..... My husband viewed me leaving the bar and said, "There is a clown on a unicycle." A few moments later, I flew back in, grabbed the monkey, and stated I would be right back. The bartender looked at my hus

🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 Address: 321 Howk St, Watertown New York Website:​​ No Facebook Page: Yes Our Order: Well we both a few of these above, the Sunday Brunch IPA was very good. For a smooth IPA without any aftertaste, you can sometimes get it. What we think: This large industrial building with its high ceilings has much to offer. With the new and old meeting in the middle give us an awesome place to have a bite and enjoy well-crafted beer. Love the variety in the menu of food and beer

Many people have their go-to beer. Many are also trying new types of beers with craft beer becoming more popular and a bit of a craze. The way a beer is brewed, the age, and the ingredients all come together to set them apart. Here are eight different beer types, their flavor description, and what kinds of foods they are best suited for. Food and beer pairing is becoming more and more important as we start to appreciate beer more. #craftbeer What beer is your favorite? Amer

Overall Rating: 5/5 Beers Address: 1186 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada Website:​​ No Facebook Page: Yes Our Order: Corned Beef on Rye is Awesome What we think: This is where the leprechauns hang out. Truly an Irish feel to this bar. Sometimes just because it says it is an Irish pub is always the case, but here, you feel it and it is appreciated. Such a comfortable atmosphere, but beware, getting too comfortable means a longer stay which means more alcohol consumption

Overall Rating: 3/5 Beers Address: 45 Church St Ste 1, Alexandria Bay, New York Website:​​ No Facebook Page: Yes Our Order: A couple of Coronas What we think: Summer is a great time to be outside. Sitting in the outside bar at the Dancing Dog. Needs some freshening up. A new coat of something. Has the biker bar feel to it, great for a beer and a few laughs. Might need some new barstools. Cleanliness: 3 - mostly clean Attitude Rating: 4 - very friendly Bathroom Rating:

Made according to a recipe from the Koch Family archives. A stock ale, one of the few classic beer styles to have originated in the United States, gets its name from the cool stock cellars where the beer was stored for maturation. Brewery: Boston Beer Company Location: Boston Massachusetts Style: Stock Ale Alcohol: 5.1% Food: Braised meat dishes A beer with more smoothness and body and a rich complex malt character with a caramel sweetness. #Drink #Beer

Today with all of the focus on local microbreweries and people becoming more quality conscious about beers, there are new efforts afloat to match foods and beers in ways that they can complement one another. It is no longer just about having a beer with a steak and salad, chicken wings, or pizza. Today people are trying to pair foods and beers in such a way that there is a new harmony between the two. To match foods and beers successfully, it is necessary to figure out what

Arthur Guinness was the founder, started at the James’s Gate Brewery in the heart of Dublin Dry Irish Stout Very Dark ruby red, almost black 4.3% alcohol Food: Classic accompaniment for oysters, Cheese especially strongly flavored blue cheese We own Guinness swag that we collected over the years but the Toucan Pint Glass is our favorite.

Subtitled "The Champagne of Beers' Launched in 1903 enabled Miller to survive the prohibition period. It remains Miller's premium brand 100 years later. This beer is medium-bodied and refreshing. Soft, sweet, malty aromas on the nose are followed by a slightly creamy texture. Has a moderate hop bitterness. Location Milwaukee WI Style: Lagar Food: Ham sandwiches Alcohol: 5% #Drink #Beer

Overall Rating: 5 Beers Address: 72 King St, Brockville Ontario Website:​​ Sorta Facebook Page: Yes Opening hours Sunday 9 AM-11 PM Monday 11 AM-11 PM Tuesday 11 AM-11 PM Wednesday 11 AM-11 PM Thursday 11 AM-11 PM Friday 11 AM-3 AM Saturday 9 AM-3 AM Our Order: Appetizers What we think: This is a newer place in Brockville, they have a great job. By giving you the feel of Scotland this pub delivers a great atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. The decor is of a quaint pub. Th

Author: Beer Adams The History of Beer More people drink beer than know many of the particulars about the history of beer. But, the history of beer is quite fascinating. Its origins go back as far as recorded history, where it is mentioned in writing on a slate dated to be from the sixth millennium before Christ. Beer has always been a part of every culture and historians seem to agree that beer was probably developed independently in several different cultures, beginning w