David Durant, Author at Pints Forks & Friends

Good Beer vs. Good Marketing – Do we get tricked?

by David Durant | Mar 22, 2017 | Beer News, Latest News, Pints

Recently I was walking through the local grocery store and I noticed Anheuser-Busch’s new March Madness Tournament display. You know that display you walk by to get to the good beer. Well, while I was walking by it I wondered, how much do these ‘big beer’ companies...

Lost In Thyme Sour, Whiskey Recipe

by David Durant | May 24, 2016 | Cocktail Recipes, Latest News, Whiskey

Whiskey Recipe “I want to thank fellow bartender Oscar Escobar from Sacramento, California for coming up with the name for this cocktail. A whiskey sour with some raspberry liqueur added plus a sprig of thyme to give it some aromatic properties. A great...

Hoppin’ Frog: Rocky Mountain D.O.R.I.S Stout aged in Whiskey Barrels

by David Durant | May 17, 2016 | Craft Beer, Pints, Russian Imperial Stout, Uncategorized

The Russian Imperial Stout, by far one of my favorite styles of beers not only to drink but to brew as well. I have been a home brewer for 10 years now. What I love about the Russian Imperial Stout is its Coffee like aroma with its slight hint of chocolate. Russian...