Archive for May 24th, 2007

Beer Review: Long Trail Blackberry Wheat

Because I can’t get enough of fruit-flavored wheat beers.
Beer: Blackbeary Wheat
Brewer:  Long Trail Brewing Co.
Source: 12 fl. oz bottle
Rating: ** (6.9 of 10)
Unlike the apricot beer the blackberry aroma and flavor are not overpowering, in fact the scent is a bit sickly sweet.  But the taste is smooth and refreshing.  Mmm…

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Beer Review: Sea Dog Brewing Co. Apricot Wheat Beer

A gift from the ever generous Craig. I didn’t even have to trade him wood & sheep for his wheat.
Beer: Apricot Wheat Beer
Brewer: Sea Dog Brewing Co.
Source: 12 fl. oz bottle
Rating: ** (6.9 of 10)
The label says apricot and when you open it you can smell APRICOT!  And when you sip [...]

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Crosswalk Sting

The Boston Herald reports on a police sting operation in a crosswalk in Boston’s South End. A female police officer with a baby carriage crossed the street to see if anyone would stop. Over the four days of the operation, 214 motorists did not stop and they were all slapped with $200 fines. [...]

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