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American Steam: Batch #47

With the arrival of spring, I brewed an American Steam for the first time. Should be interesting to see how this one comes out.

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The Funk Box, Baltimore MD

Despite opening less than two years ago, The Funk Box stands as the recognized standard of excellence for live music venues in the Baltimore area. Once inside the club it

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A Closer Look At The Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, PA

Upon entering the Tower, I was immediately floored by the gothic architecture, the lavish lobby, and the wide marble steps leading up to the second floor. At some point during the show I remember stopping and finally soaking in my surroundings, and thought to myself,

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Mountain Biking: Under The Tuscan Sun

Mountain biking in Tuscany is unsurpassed – with narrow lanes, abandoned villas and centuries-old church ruins overgrown with grapevines. And after a day of riding, nothing tastes better than a fresh meal and an excellent bottle of village wine.

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New Year’s Eve 2004: Captured on Film

With midnight extravaganzas, extended curfews and no-holds-barred performances, New Years Eve has become the quintessential rock ‘n roll holiday. Every band seems to step it up a notch and find a way to make the last show of the year their finest.

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Healthy Changes

After five years of college, ten thousand dollars of accumulated debt, one too many speeding tickets and a variety of interesting, yet ultimately failed relationships with women, I decided at the age of 25 it was time to break free from my self imposed prison and do what any sensible east coast homeboy should in a situation of extreme duress

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Reverse the Curse Hazelnut Coffee Stout: Batch #43

This month I brewed up my “Reverse the Curse” Hazelnut Coffee Stout. Good story behind the name; I brewed it the night of Game 4 against the Yanks. I don’t remember if I did that because I was sick of the Sox and wanted something to do during the game, or I had a feeling something big was going to happen.

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