Beer tastings in Springfield Vermont, at Joe's Wines and Spirits

What is more productive and wholesome than a forty five minute trip through a beer tasting on a bright but blustery Spring day in Springfield, Vermont? Joe and the other folks at Joe's Wine & Spirits host such an informative event at least once or twice a month, even when it isn't snowing - one always walks away fortified with new information, and at least one new beer to try, (McNeil's was today's favorite, hmm). With over one hundred breweries, who says there's no fun in Vermont?



The Northshire Brewery offering, Equinox Pilsner, was a pale and truly flowery splash of freshness at the start, followed by that large plain open area encountered in delicate beers, closing with a contrast that did nothing to erase the opening encounter with Violets.



There was a mid-grade amber offering as well, a Brown Lager from Trapp Brewery in Stowe, Vermont - beautiful to regard with it's dark auburn light, but deceptively light in flavor and with almost no bight to reveal an alcohol content, and with almost no effervescence to speak of. It was a pleasant and refreshing beverage to be sure, but would easily pass as a wheat-based health drink to uproarious effect.

The winner among the gathered observers was the Black Belgian Stout, Growlers, with hearty mein and beefy toast and a friendly 7.5% content.

A good time was had by all. Contact Joe's Wine & Spirits directly for upcoming events.

"Vermont Donut"

this is a short piece on Winter fun in Springfield, Vermont, made on a Mac, © by Edward Huse, 2011

Made in Springfield, Vermont! - Fancy News!

Vine - vine.bravebirds.org - has published it's first episode of "Cooking with Real Vegans", produced by Edward Huse.
See it on their website, or at youtube.com/EdwardHuse



Vine, a busy animal sanctuary located near Hewey Hill Road in Springfield, Vermont, is a busy part of the community, and now they are busier than ever with their ongoing cooking show, "Cooking with Real Vegans". For more information about them, or to make a donation, write an email to sanctuary@bravebirds.org, or visit their website, vine.bravebirds.org.

This video series is being shot and edited by Edward Huse, here in Springfield, Vermont - you can see a couple samples of his recent video work at vimeo.com/huse or at youtube.com/EdwardHuse.
For further information about his work, or to schedule your own shoot, contact the artist at edhuse.com@gmail.com.

Robins already? Springfield Vermont greets the first herald of Springtime, already.

Robin red breast beats the rush - este Robin ha llegado demasiado temprano, quien sabe lo que encontrará de alimentación, pobret.

¡Finally Snow!¡Finalmente Nieve!

Springfield Vermont gets a coat of snow, it was fun to drive in the snow at night ...

More Views of Springfield Vermont in Fall Colors Before the Rain

The Springfield Band - Voting Day in Springfield Vermont

When you go to Springfield's Riverside Middle School to vote today, please consider signing the petition to put the Springfield Band on the ballot, we need to support them. They only need a total of 350 signatures. It seems that the main issue is that the Springfield Band should be paid for performing. However, after all the years of work that Lloyd Partridge put into the Springfield Band, it would be a good idea to complete his unfinished project - to grace Springfield Vermont with a public bandstand.

If you decide to support the initiative to put the question of a fair payment to the Springfield Band, remember to sign the petition for it on your way out of the polling station today - sign first then print out your name. Thanks!