Robert Archibald
A fifty-something native of Montana transplanted to Colorado over 20 years ago. Former telecom professional, business owner, now bartender at a local micro-brewery. Enjoy home brewing, traveling (cruises are best) and gardening.
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100 Bottles of Beer – the Tale of the Black Pearl and Jamaica Mon!Home Brewing two very unique stouts, Black Pearl Oyster Stout and Jamaican Stout -
Bob's Spiced NutsMixed nuts prepared with a robust and savory blend of spices. Most assume it is brown sugar, but no.
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100 Bottles of Beer – Boiling Up Some BelgiansAs we approach the end of our journey we are going to boil up a couple of oddball Belgians.
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100 Bottles of Beer – Nuts and Seeds and WeedsHome Brewing with non-standard ingredients -
100 Bottles of Beer -- a Trio of IPAThe brewing of three different India Pale Ale home brews.
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100 Bottles of Beer : Goin' for the BurnChili Beers! It sounds Mexican but is a uniquely American creation. -
100 Bottles of Beer '" Pushing the LimitsPushing the limits of what beer can be. What is your definition of beer? What is the strongest beer? What is ice distilling? Three home brew recipes for some very extreme beers.
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100 Bottles of Beer '" a Tale of Three BastardsRecipes and information on home brewing three different versions of Stone Brewing's Arrogant Bastard Ale.
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100 Bottles of Beer - Whiskey River Take My StoutWe are going to tackle a couple of whiskey stouts in this leg of our journey. The first made with the most famous of southern whiskeys, Jack Daniels and the second made with my favorite Irish whiskey, Bushmills. -
100 Bottles of Beer - a Mixed Bag of BeersThere was no coherent theme I could apply to this edition. But then, beer, and being incoherent, was a theme unto itself. So now, I bravely stagger forward into the fog and bring you, three or four random beers. -
100 Bottles of Beer - Enjoying the Fruits of Our LaborIf you have been following this you will recall a Cherry Stout which did not turn out too well. Also, you may remember an Apricot Amber made with apricot flavoring. This edition is dedicated to beers made with fresh/frozen fruits.
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100 Bottles of Beer - What's the Worst that Could Happen?Brewing a Traditional Kolsch and having a disastrous brew day.
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100 Bottles of Beer - Beer at Home Goes DownSlopeNews about Beer at Home and DownSlope Distilling and 5 more home brew recipes. A pale ale, a Belgian blonde, an English blonde, Yukon Cornelius and FrankenStout.
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100 Bottles of Beer - I Know "Beans" About StoutThis time around we are going to visit the dark side - Stout! Specifically a very unique and original stout I came up with. It is based on the Double Black Hook recipe we discussed in part 9 of our journey, but with a twist.
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100 Bottles of Beer - Scotch and Irish and German, Oh My!In this edition we brew up three home brew clones of Gold Medal winners at the 1996 World Beer Cup Competition and one original Hefeweizen gone slightly awry.
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100 Bottles of Beer - Santa Meets the TerminatorWith the upcoming Christmas Holiday, I am jumping ahead a bit on the time-line of this journey to discuss a hand-full of Christmas and Holiday Ales. Christmas Ales are generally a bit higher in alcohol content and are typically spiced for the season. -
100 Bottles of Beer - a Personal TragedyThis edition is more personal than previous editions. It deals with the loss of my wife Nancy, who had given me my first home brew kit. It describes my first home brew after that loss and the therapeutic value of doing something creative, home brewing. -
100 Bottles of Beer - Goin' with the Grain and Gettin' Some CultureTwo more recipes describing two advanced brewing procedures and the results. Our first all-grain brewing and our first attempt at culturing yeast.
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100 Bottles of Beer - Another Scotch & Toad and a Winky DinkWe brew another Scotch Ale, a Toad's version of Guinness Stout, and a cartoon character Marzen. We also move closer to the next level, All-Grain Brewing. -
100 Bottles of Beer - Billabong and Dingo RedHome brews covered in this edition are an Australian Red Lager, Black Ginger Ale, and three versions of a Rye-Weizen.
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100 Bottles of Beer: Welcome to the NewcastleThis edition turns a bit regal with a visit to the Palace and two Castles and then we blow it all up with a couple of Bombay Bombers. -
Letters from HomeJake had recently retired. This should be a good time in a man's life. But not for Jake. He was troubled and alone. He had not been expecting a letter.
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100 Bottles of Beer & a Cup of JoeIn which we discuss a Coffee Chocolate Stout, Armenian Imperial Stout,two Weizenbiers, and an Apricot Ale. -
Free Things to Do in Colorado SpringsA quick rundown of the top six things to see and do in Colorado Springs and how to get more information on each.
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100 Bottles of Beer: Back to the HighlanderThis installment provides some information about Missoula Brewing Co. and Highlander beer. Recipes this time are for two different styles of stout and two Belgian Abbey Ales, with a teaser for a third one to come. -
100 Bottles of Beer - Scotch and BarleywineA discussion of Scottish ales and Barleywine and my accidental connection of the two. Cleaning out the closet and making a "Lite" beer. -
100 Bottles of Beer - Failure is Not an OptionContinuing on after our first failure. New brews include a wheat, a wit, an amber, and a pale ale. Including some additional information beer styles and a source of beer recipes lost that you may be able to help re-find. -
100 Bottles of Beer - Unlucky Number 13The journey continues with trouble, a Tale of Two Porters, and unlucky number 13. -
Colorado Springs Restaurants with Free or Reduced Price Kid's MealsWant to take the family out to dinner but can't afford the cost for the whole family? Here is a list of restaurants that offer free or reduced prices for children.
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Swine Flu Vacation Rip-offHow Priceline, Hotwire, Frontier Airlines, and Embassy Suites are taking advantage of customers affected by the Swine Flu outbreak changing travel plans.
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2009 Memorial Day Events and Festivals in Colorado SpringsThese are the most popular Memorial Day activities in Colorado Springs.
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100 Bottles of Beer - Keep on Brewin'The journey continues with five more brews chronicled and some interesting and useful information on specific gravity and alcohol content. -
The Saga of a Work at Home ScamThis is a warning to all job seekers regarding a scam being advertised in your local newspaper as a legitimate job posting. It also describes what you need to do in case you are caught in this scam.
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Top Gifts to Have Delivered for Father's DayLooking to order a fantastic Father's Day gift online? Here are 10 suggested sites to find unique, unusual gifts for the hard-to-buy-for Father or Grandfather. -
Children's Birthday Party Venues in Colorado SpringsInformation for selected venues in Colorado Springs to help in planning children's birthday parties for all ages. -
100 Bottles of Beer - School DaysThe epic journey continues with attending a home brewing class and associated adventures. Including five more home brew recipes, some brewing history, tips, tricks, and warnings. -
My Top 10 Songs by the Mighty Led ZeppelinA top 10 list of my favorite songs by Led Zeppelin. If I were to do this list over again next week, there is a good chance half of them would change for there is no song unworthy of being in the top 10. -
New BootsA little boy is proud of his new boots.
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Citrus Stuffed Rotisserie ChickenA simple recipe that produces moist, juicy, flavorful chicken prepared on the rotisserie attachment to your grill. -
100 Bottles of Beer - the Journey ContinuesThe continuing chronicle of my home brewing experiences. This second installment covers my second brew and two subsequent remakes of this brew including recipes, instructions, and home brewing tips learned from both successes and failures. -
Funny Cake: A Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert in a Pie ShellThis is a simple recipe, requiring only items you already have on hand. The Dutch women take pride in their cooking and setting a bountiful table. -
100 Bottles of Beer - the Journey BeginsA brief history of my discovery of beer and home brewing including my first home brewing experience and recipe. This will be continued to chronicle my growth as a home brewer including recipes, successes, failures and relevant experiences.
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Gypsy WishA gypsy promises a wish too come true, the gypsy lied.
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Bunuelos: Texas Poor Man's DessertThis dessert requires items that are normally found in all kitchens. Since you do not need to buy special ingredients, it is known as the poor mans dessert.
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I Shall Plan for TomorrowA short poem about getting on with life after loss.
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The Power of LaughterA short poem about the power of laughter to heal.
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Daubing with PaintsA short poem about the simple joy of painting.
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Man of the HouseA short poem about a young boy taking on the responsibilities of an absent father.