Author: Rick Lyke
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Drinking Dutch Courage is Back in Style
November 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke Gin has a history that is more twisted than the fancy spiral lemon peels used to adorn many a happy hour martini. -
Book Reviews - Full PintsPrague: A Pisshead’s Pub Guide
September 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke Prague is a paradise for lager lovers. It can also be a daunting Old World city with hard-to-pronounce pub names and with even harder-to-pronounce winding narrow streets. Thankfully, Max Bahnson, a language teacher and beer enthusiast, has put together a 117-page guide that makes sense out of words that, even after just one pilsner, have... View Article -
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Tequilla Tasting Notes
September 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke Tequila Avion Silver A herbal, earthy nose. This brand came to fame as a story line on the HBO series Entourage. The flavor is smooth, with hints of spice, a touch of grass, a hit of citrus and fresh herbs. There is just a slight smoke note to the aftertaste. Cazadores Reposado Tequila A straw-yellow... View Article -
Beyond Beer - Full PintsTequilla’s Sipping Side
September 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke While the transformation of beer in the last three decades to a craft product that is respectable in the finest restaurants is impressive, the shift taking place around Tequila is nothing short of amazing. -
Full Pints - TravelNooks and Crannies
July 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke Where is the most unexpected place you have enjoyed a cold one? All of us have experienced that moment when you could really use a beer, but you know the chances of finding a good beer—or even any beer at all—are slim to none. That’s when, if everything is right with the world, the Beer... View Article -
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Bourbon From Kentucky
July 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke Kentucky. Straight. Bourbon. Three words that when said together are music to the ears of whiskey devotees. -
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Unfiltered Enthusiasm
May 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke For nearly 40 years, beer drinkers in post-World War II America were conditioned to think the best beer was a bright golden color—clean and crisp without a hint of haziness, even at palate-numbing temperatures. A well-made beer was transparent and devoid of any sediment. -
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Pale Ale Tasting Notes
March 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke Cardinal Pale Ale This ale from Nebraska Brewing pours a golden straw color with a lacing head. Floral hops and background malt in the nose. A nice medium-bodied beer that shows some caramelized malt and good bittering hops. The finish has more of the floral notes encountered in the aroma. Cottonwood Endo IPA The beer... View Article