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  • Permalink for 'Hop_Talk/2010/02/19/Guinness_cupcakes'

    Guinness cupcakes

    Posted: February 19th, 2010, 4:00am CET by Al

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    We had company over this evening, so the wife pulled out all the stops, including baking some cupcakes made with Guinness.

    Delicious.

    They were moist and delicious. My wife, who doesn’t like stout, loved them.

    We found the recipe at Big City, Little Kitchen

    cupcakes (makes about 2 dozen)

    • 1 cup Guinness Stout
    • 1 stick, plus 1 tbsp, unsalted butter
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
    • 2 cups dark brown sugar
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups flour
    • 2-½ tsp baking soda

    glaze

    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 1-¼ cups confectioners’ sugar
    • ⅓ cup milk

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    Butter a muffin tin or use paper cups.

    Combine the Guinness and the butter, chopped into 1-inch chunks, in a large sauce pan, and heat to melt the butter. Remove from heat, and whisk in the cocoa and sugar. In a bowl, whisk the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla, then add to the beer mixture. Sift together the flour and baking soda, and fold into the batter. Pour into muffin molds and bake for 25 minutes, or until inserted cake tester comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes, remove from muffin tin, and cool completely on a rack.

    Using a mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth, sift in sugar, and beat. Add milk, and beat until smooth. Spread glaze over cooled cupcakes.

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    Pyramid in Seattle

    Posted: February 17th, 2010, 4:51am CET by Ron

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    I’m in Seattle this week and from the view of my hotel room and hot tub I have a clear view of Safeco Field and Pyramid Brewery. It was a long day of travel from New York, we were tired and hungry, and I was very thirsty.

    Pyramid offered up their standards along with some from MacTarnahan’s from Portland. We ordered the sampler where we could select five of our choice. We skipped the wheats and the IPA; the wheats because we are tired of them and the IPA because I knew I was going to order a pint of it anyway.

    My wife liked the MacTarnahan’s Amber the best, but liked all of the samples except the Sling Shot, an extra pale ale. My favorite was the Pyramid Fling Pale Ale. The Thunderhead IPA was also very good. It was not in-your-face hoppy, and a pleasant IPA.

    The pub fair was well done, but nothing special you can’t find other places. we grabbed a six pack of the MacTarnahan’s Amber and we will probably be back for another visit.


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    Perfect Black & Tans

    Posted: February 13th, 2010, 2:00pm CET by Ron

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    I’ve been experimenting with different black and tans lately. I am looking for the perfect “tan” to go with the creamy, sweet, and not very strong tasting, Guinness. I’ve heard all the arguments between Harp, Bass, and what is “authentic”, but what I am looking for is what tastes the best.

    I have tried some IPAs with the Guinness and they are a bit too strong. So far my favorite so far is a local pale ale, Brown’s Pale Ale, but still not great. I’m beginning to wonder if the simple, weak, Harp isn’t the best companion… What are your thoughts?

    On a related note, my family got me a turtle for Christmas to assist in pouring a black and tan. If you are not familiar, it is used over a glass to help float the Guinness on top. It works really well; and my daughter even allowed it in my kitchen because it is a multitasker (bottle opener too).

    Black and Tan (with some pizza)

    The mulitasking turtle


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    It’s Bud-a-licious!

    Posted: February 12th, 2010, 3:27am CET by Ron

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    So what does everyone think about Bud Light Wheat? Discuss!

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    Great Arizona Beer Festival

    Posted: February 9th, 2010, 9:02pm CET by Al

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    Let’s see. Over two feet of snow four days ago, and now in the midst of getting between 10 and 20 more inches today and tomorrow. I was assured that this type of thing doesn’t happen around D.C.

    I would definitely like to be somewhere warm, and soon. A beer festival in Tempe, Arizona sounds ideal.

    Press release:

    22nd ANNUAL GREAT ARIZONA BEER FESTIVAL TO FEATURE ARIZONA’S LARGEST FESTIVAL SELECTION OF SPECIALTY AND MICRO-BREWED OFFERINGS

    TEMPE, Ariz. – (Jan. 15, 2010) – Thousands of beer lovers from throughout the region are expected to flock to Tempe Beach Park the weekend of March 6-7, 2010 for the 22nd Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival. The annual festival is the primary fund raising event for Sun Sounds of Arizona, a reading service for people who are blind or whose disability prevents them from reading printed material, such as newspapers, magazines and best-selling books.

    Presented by azcentral.com, the festival is dedicated to the enjoyment of fine craft brews. More than 7,000 beer aficionados, Arizonans and guests attend this weekend-long festival each year to celebrate and sample more than 200 specialty and micro-brewed beers – more than any other festival in the state – from all over the Southwest and beyond. The festival also features live music, games, a variety of great food, and fun for people age 21 and over. This year’s live entertainment will be provided by local bands Big Nick and The Gila Monsters (Saturday, March 6) and Major Lingo (Sunday, March 7).

    Additional event sponsors include 944 magazine, which is the presenting sponsor of the VIP Experience. Casino Arizona is the Safe Ride Home Sponsor, KDKB is the official FM Radio sponsor, and Yelp.com is also a featured sponsor.

    This year’s event will include several exciting new components, such as:

      • For the first time in the history of the festival, select beers will be judged by a panel of representatives from azcentral.com, 944 magazine and DRAFT magazine.
      • The VIP Experience, presented by 944 magazine, will feature casino-style gaming including blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em poker, roulette and craps, with opportunities to win and bid on raffle and live auction prizes with casino “winnings.” All proceeds benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona. The VIP area will also feature a variety of other games and catered food.
      • Guests can try their luck in the virtual paintball laser shooting gallery, a new attraction that offers a realistic paintball experience without the mess of traditional paintball presented by Tempe Paintball. A perfect score qualifies guests for a prize drawing.
      • Also, returning this year, the popular beanbag game Cornhole will be hosted by tournament organizers Cornhole Arizona.
      • The Designated Driver pavilion area will feature free massages provided by Arizona School of Massage Therapy, a variety of non-alcoholic drinks provided by The Pop Shop, and designated parking.
      • Leading up to the event, the GAZBF will host a variety of online contests and promotions through azcentral.com, 944.com and their fan pages on social media sites Facebook and Twitter.

        “I think this year’s event is going to be a great one! In addition to great beer and vendors, we have a lot of new ideas to entertain the crowd,” says Sue DesParte, chair of the 2010 event. “I’m also looking forward to raising as much money as possible, since every nickel we earn goes directly to Sun Sounds of Arizona.”

        Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the gate for general admission, including up to 24 different beer samples, or $80 in advance/$90 at the gate for VIP admission. In addition to catered food, shade, VIP entertainment and games, separate restrooms, and other amenities, VIPs may also enter an hour before the festival starts and will receive a free event T-shirt and gift bag. Designated drivers receive general admission entry to the festival for only $20 and VIP entry for $30.

        The Great Arizona Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are available at www.azbeer.com and at participating pubs and retail outlets. Visit www.azbeer.com or call 480-774-8300 for details.


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        The best beer in the world is…

        Posted: February 7th, 2010, 6:43pm CET by Al

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        The Washington, D.C. region was hit with a record-setting snowfall* starting two days ago and ending around 4:00 PM yesterday. They’re not used to snow in these parts, much less two feet of it.

        After six hours of digging to free my two cars, I finally got to sit down with a well-deserved beer**.

        Man, that’s good. That may be the best beer I’ve ever had.

        Oh, look. They’ve brought in the heavy equipment.

        The best beer in the world is the one you have before the pain of your back-breaking labor lays you up for two days.

        * It’s being referred to as “snowpocalypse” and “snowmageddon”
        ** In this case, it happens to have been a Flying Dog Raging Bitch


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