On TV: "Brew Masters"

I just found out about a new show called "Brew Masters" that's coming to the Discovery Channel.

According to the press release, "Brew Masters follows Sam [Calagione, co-founder of Dogfish Head Brewery] and his partners in suds as they travel the country and the world sourcing exotic ingredients and discovering ancient techniques to produce beers of astounding originality. From chocolate to mussels to tomatoes, Sam is constantly pushing his team and himself to innovate and celebrate the amazing world of beer and beer making."

Dogfish Head Brewery is one of our favorites: Topher likes their IPAs, and I like their Festina Peche and Punkin Ale (my favorite for fall).

The show is premiering tomorrow (Sunday, November 21) at 10pm on Discovery Channel, and the first episode is airing again on Monday night (Nov 22) at 8pm.

I think we might be watching tomorrow night (after hubby watches the 9pm episode of "Next Iron Chef" of course)!

Note: All photos are from the Discovery Channel website.

Bring on the Pumpkin Beverages

Yesterday on my drive to work, the thermometer in my car read 55°F. I could hardly believe it! I like fall, but it's not my favorite season, simply because it means that winter is coming, and I do NOT like winter. But yesterday I decided to celebrate the crispness of the morning with my first Starbucks pumpkin spice latte of the season. I've officially embraced autumn.

That also means that I can start enjoying some of the best brews of the year. There are a few good summer beers (especially Dogfish Head Festina Peche), but fall beers are better by far. And the Washington Post's All We Can Eat blog today reminded me of all the fun pumpkin ales out there.

Some of my personal favorites:

• Southern Tier's Pumking Imperial Ale
• Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
• Sam Adams Octoberfest
• Blue Moon Harvest Moon

This weekend I'll be digging out my jackets and sweaters - and possibly doing some beer tasting. As Topher would say, Prost!