Smoked Beer? No. Rauchbier!

Dear beer drinkers, brewers and appreciators, Let’s talk about smoked beer. Once a common flavor in all beers brewed around the world, smoky beers are all but extinct except in Bamberg, Germany and of course on the American craft beer…

Obama’s Poor Way of Dealing

President Obama always seems to hide away from the public eye at times when he should be attacking issues head-on.

Good beer is colorblind

I’ll let you guys in on a little secret: I didn’t enjoy beer at all until a scant three years ago. My first sip of beer came as a kid when I picked up my dad’s Milwaukee’s Best instead of my Coke and took a sip. It was about the most rancid thing I’d ever tasted.

Bestselling Baldacci writes unexpectedly softhearted novel

Wish You Well” is set in 1940 New York City for the Cardinal family — made up of the celebrated writer Jack Cardinal, doting mother and wife Amanda, uncommonly clever 12-year-old Lou, and shy but soft-hearted seven-year-old Oz.

Laws should be simple and all-encompassing to be fair

We are a country of laws and many would say those laws are what keeps our society civilized and allows us to generally go about our business in an orderly and structured society.

Injuries below the belt: What to do on the way to the ER

Like any other part of the body, our naughty bits are prone to injury. However, unlike more run-of-the-mill cuts and scrapes, we are less likely to seek medical attention for these afflictions.

The Liberal Lens bids farewell

This column can be described as an attempt to portray myself through my writing. Fifty-nine articles later, I honestly can’t think of anything further that needs to be said to explain what I believe to be true about politics.

The 1776 Porter project

The history or beer follows a unique and interesting path, which parallels world history through all its turmoil, peace, conquest, loss and development.

New president should learn from Baker’s blunders

As three contenders fight for Cal Poly’s top position, we should all address the tasks facing our next leader. For the last 30-plus years, Warren Baker has seen Cal Poly climb to national recognition and subsequently plummet in overall “excellence.”

Belgian beer has strange name but a great taste

The beer has a strong taste with a lot of the caramel flavor in particular. It goes down smooth and easy for a beer that checks in at 8.1 percent.