Nov 1, 2011

My first sniff of the microbrew culture was during a road trip to Yellowstone.  Browsing Wyoming’s grocery stores left me blown away at beers like Dead Guy Ale, Moose Drool and Polygamy Porter.  At the time my taste palette tended towards beers such as Coor’s Light or Bud Light and although I didn’t necessarily enjoy the taste of these beers their aura...

Sep 13, 2011

He Ate I like crap beer. There I said it. I especially like crap beer when it’s in a can. To me, that’s the only way to drink something like Hamms. You need some of that metallic flavor to intensify the taste of unadulterated skunk. Typically, when I’m drinking Hamms in a can, I’ll want something deep fried. Like pickles. Or tater tots. Also, you might...

Aug 5, 2011

Tomorrow kicks off the newest event that has caught plenty of attention in its last two months of promotion.  Whether the idea has made people inspired, humored, or potentially grossed out, I’m guessing Devour Des Moines will lay the groundwork for another unique aspect within our summer schedule.  The combination of 4-member teams competing in a...

Jul 22, 2011

You’ve probably heard already through numerous promotions around town and our own posting for the event, that the Wing Ding is tomorrow.  The annual event, held by VSA Iowa, is put on as a fundraiser for the group’s mission of providing artistic opportunities for the disabled.  As a unique way to get out and support this mission, the Wing Ding will...

Jul 12, 2011

I was always a casual wing observer. Not really a wing lover or hater, I just didn’t have much of an opinion. That all changed last year when my husband and I visited Jethro’s BBQ in Des Moines for the first time. Famous for their wings and other smoked meats, we figured we had to try what people rave about if we were going to eat there. We ordered the wings...