Brian Vandenbroek
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Beer Reviews: Dogfish Head Punkin AleI tried my first pumpkin beer recently, deciding to pick one up from Dogfish Head brewing. I've tried and liked many of their other beers and decided it would be a safe introduction to the style.
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Beer Reviews: Rogue Brutal IPARogue Brewing makes a beer that used to be called Brutal Bitter. Today it's called Brutal IPA. I review this beer, a sister beer to Yellow Snow IPA.
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Beer Reviews: Bitter & Twisted AleA review of the English golden bitter ale from Harviestoun brewing.
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Beer Reviews: Aventinus WeizenbockG. Schneider & Sons makes a weizenbock in addition to their hefeweizens. Today i'm going to take a look at this beer called Aventinus
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Beer Reviews: Anchor Steam BeerI review Anchor Steam beer from Anchor brewing and offer tasting notes of their flagship beer. -
Beer Reviews: Anchor PorterIn which I review a porter from Anchor brewing and offer tasting notes of this robust American porter
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Benefits to Wandering in Your Own CityIn this article I talk about exploring your own city as a way not only to get some exercise, but to find fun things to see and do where you live.
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An Introduction to StoutI talk briefly about different styles of stout, from Irish to Russian Imperial.
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Guide to Beer's Essential IngredientsI introducte the reader to beer's essential ingredients. Then I describe their role in producing ales and lagers
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What Makes a Classic Barbecue Sauce?If you're trying to come up with your own BBQ sauce, this article will help by describing sauces from different parts of the U.S.
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What is Caffeine?Caffeine is a bitter tasting alkaloid that has both positive and negative benefits on being consumed.
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Guide to Lambic AlesA guide and description of Lambic ales including gueuze, faro, and fruit lambics
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Tea Basics: From Crop to CupI researched how tea leaves are picked and processed from fresh leaves into the dried leaves from which you make your morning cup of tea
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Things to Do in Vegas Other Than GambleThere's more to Las Vegas than just casinos. There are shows, tours, sites, and attractions that have nothing to do with gambling.
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Introduction to Lager StylesThere are so many different kinds of lager in the world. With this article I describe different styles of lager.
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Guide to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State ParkIn this article I walk you through the Bicentennial Mall Capitol State park and walk you through the park's amenities and attractions
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How to Braise MeatIn this article I describe how,when and why to braise tougher cuts of meat
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Beginner's Guide to Ale StylesI give a brief definition of what separates ale from lager and give a description of a half dozen different styles of ale.
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What is India Pale Ale?In this article I describe a brief history of India Pale Ale, and overview of the style
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Ten Film Noir Movies You Have to SeeWhere I give a brief definition of film noir and list my top ten favorite examples of the style.
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San Francisco Beer Bars You Have to VisitI tracked down six San Francisco bars and brew pubs in this travel and tourism article.
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Tips for Rating BeerSeven tips on how to rate beer fairly
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A Guide to Portland's Quadrant SystemA guide to Portland's quadrants and what each neighborhood contains
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San Francisco's Best Walking ToursA guide to some of San Francisco's most interesting walking tours, each offering a tour of some of the city's best neighborhoods and features.
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A Guide to Mission District RestaurantsA brief listing of some of the more interesting restaurants in San Francisco's Mission District.
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A Guide to San Francisco's Mission District7 fun and interesting things to do when visiting San Francisco's Mission District.
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How to Plan Your Vacation on the InternetSometimes you want to plan a nice vacation but don't want to go through a travel agency. This article will guide you through the parts of the internet that will make vacation planning easier.
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A Guide to Portland's WatefrontA brief guide on how to get the most out of a day at Portland's waterfront.
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Best Places for Happy Hour in Downtown PortlandA guide to bars and pubs in downtown Portland, Oregon offering decend happy hour deals. -
Three Ways to Use Up the Tomatoes from Your GardenAnyone who keeps a garden every summer winds up with more produce than they can use. I've come up with three recipes for people who love to grow tomatoes every year.
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Twelve Steps to a Happy HolidayNo matter how you try to budget it, vacations are a costly venture. As such, travelers owe it to themselves to make their holidays as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. -
Mt. Hood, OregonA guide to things to do at Mt. Hood no matter what the season
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How to Get Started with Home BrewingA Guide to Getting Started With Home Brewing.
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How to Make the Perfect BeerA guide to making your beer that much closer to perfect.
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Home Brewing: How to Make a Yeast StarterHow to make a yeast starter so you can pitch the proper amount of yeast into your beer.
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A Brief History of BeerA Brief history of beer's development through history
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Summertime Barbecue DinnersA few suggestions on what to serve when you want to cook dinner on the barbecue.
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Things to Do in Edmonton that Don't Involve "The Mall"A guide to Edmonton's best, non touristy things to do
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Coffee Basics: Brewing the Perfect Cup of CoffeeHow to brew coffee so it tastes as good as it possibly can. -
Coffee Basics: From Crop to CupA guide to what coffee is and how it makes the transition from crop to cup -
How to Taste WineAn introduction to tasting wine
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A Quick Review of the Glycemic IndexHow understanding the glycemic index can help improve your diet -
Brian's Honey Bourbon BBQ SauceA recipe for honey bourbon bbq sauce -
Brian's Beer Butt ChickenHow too cook a tex-mex inspired beer butt chicken on the barbecue -
How to Become a Beer ConnoisseurHow to find a new appreciation for the better made beers of the world
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Grilling the Perfect SteakHow to ge the most out of your steak when grilling it on the barbecue
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A Beginner's Guide to Mexican FoodA Guide to the flavors of Mexican cooking -
A Guide to Sacramento Beer Bars and BrewpubsA Guide to Sacramento's best places to get micro and craft brewed beers -
Brian's Salisbury SteakA bachelor friendly recipe for Salisbury Steak.
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Brian's Chili Cheese DipRecipe for chili cheese dip that goes perfectly with tortilla chips.
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A Guide to Exploring Portland, OregonA guide to walking tours of Portland and some of its cooler neighorhoods
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Fisherman's Wharf: San Francisco's Guilty PleasureEven though Fisherman's Wharf is a fairly conspicuous tourist trap, there's still a lot that's genuinely worth seeing.
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L.A.'s Secret Getaways: A Day in Griffith ParkA guide to Griffith park as a one day getaway from the daily grind of the city of Los Angeles.
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Brian's Texas Style Chili Con CarneA recipe for the classic, meaty, Texas style chili con carne.
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Brian's Mock Beef StroganoffA quick, easy recipe inspired by beef stroganoff.
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Brian's Almost Chili StewA recipe for chili con carne inspired stew.
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A Guide to Catalina RestaurantsA listing of ten of Catalina island's restaurants to help take the pressure off of finding a place to eat.
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A Guide to Catalina Island's FestivalsA guide to some of Catalina Island's festivals over the course of the year to help travellers decide when they want to go.
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Catalina Island: The Perfect Weekend GetawaySuggested itineraries for a weekend getaway on Catalina Island.
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How to Create Your Own Barbecue SauceTips and techniques for creating the perfect barbecue sauce.
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Summertime Barbecue Recipes: The Perfect BurgerTips and recipes for making the best burger possible on the barbecue. -
Pairing Beer and FoodHow to choose which beer to serve with a meal
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Coffee Basics: Brewing the Perfect Cup of CoffeeA few simple steps to make sure coffee tastes as good as it ought to, allowing you the consumer to get your money's worth from it. -
Ten Things You Have to Do in Portland, OregonTen fun and interesting things to do while visiting Portland, Oregon that don't involve the standard tourist traps.
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Cajun Cuisine: An Historical DescriptionMost people aren't familiar with Cajun food these days and that's too bad. Cajun food should enjoy the recognition it deserves. Not only is this the only cuisine that's distinctly American, but it could be one of the world's classic cuisines.