The Ale Flip

The Ale Flip, also affectionately known as the Flippant Hen and simply, The Flip is considered to be one of those hangover drinks. Though, it’s a bit counterintuitive considering you’re drinking beer to help cure a hangover from beer. But hey, who am I to judge. This particular recipe involves a raw eggs boys and girls, so, be sure to drink with caution or risk salmonella. Then again, who said adventure didn’t involve a little risk!

1 bottle Ale of your choice

1 Raw Egg

Sugar (optional)

Nutmeg (optional)

Pour a ale into glass. Break one whole egg and into beer. Add sugar and nutmeg to your liking.

Photo courtesy of Flickr user BeciAnne.

The Naked Pint

Move over, Merlot. Craft beer has finally found a place at the fine dining table. Renowned beer sommeliers Hallie Beaune and Christina Perozzi offer a down-to-earth guide to craft and artisanal brews that celebrates beer for what it truly is: sophisticated, complex, and flavorful.

Beaune and Perozzi cover everything from beer basics to the science behind beer, food and beer pairings, home brewing, and tips for perfecting one’s palate. This edgy, no-nonsense guide exposes hidden truths, debunks every misconception, and reveals the power that comes with knowing an ale from a lager.

The Naked Pint: An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer is available now for preorder (to be released November 3, 2009) at Amazon for $13.46.

Wailua Wheat Ale | Kona Brewing Company

If you enjoy wheat beers then I am sure that you will enjoy this limited release ale from the Kona Brewing Company. It’s infused with passion fruit but it is far from being a fruity beer. It is actually quite similar to a Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen and it goes down just as easy.

“Swimming in a fresh water pool at the base of a cascading waterfall is what we all imagine we would find in paradise. On Maui, follow the old Hana Highway and you will find such a place – Wailua Falls. This plunging cascade of clear water is the inspiration for our Limited Release Wailua Wheat Ale. This golden, sun colored ale has a bright, citrusy flavor that comes from the tropical passion fruit we brew into each batch. Sit back, relax and enjoy paradise anytime.”