I'm not a big fan of Wikihow, but once in awhile, they run something interesting. This piece caught my eye earlier this week: How to Cook Deep Fried Beer. I'd never even heard of such a thing, but it doesn't sound half bad . . . as long as you don't mind dying within 24 hours of heart blockage. * * * * * * * While there, I noticed that they have many other beer-related how-to's, like this mildly entertaining, How to go Beer Fishing. Click here if you want to see a list of other sud-themed instructional guides. * * * * * * * I suppose you'd have to be a drinking fanatic to make beer the fulcrum of family vacation, but if you're going to be traveling around this summer, you might want to see if any of these places are in the vicinity: 10 Best Craft Beer Vacation Destinations. Unfortunately, the notorious Sierra Nevada brewery snags a spot, but if you can overlook that contretemps, the rest of the list is pretty good. I especially liked the Brewery Ommegang inclusion. I've heard first-hand that it's a great place. * * * * * * * I don't know anything about the Cleveland International Beer Fest, but I like this convenient list of beers that won awards at this year's event. Lots of good drinking ideas.
