Quick Characteristics Brewery: Erdinger Weissbräu Location: Erding, Germany Style: Dunkelweizen ABV: 5.3% IBU: ? Appearance: Deep, Rich Brown with Ruby Highlights; Thick Off-White Head Aroma: Yeast … [Read more...]
History of Saison This beer’s history is reflected in its name. The word “saison” means season in French and speaks to its intimate connection to the seasons. Bière de Saison (beer of season) was originally brewed in the 1700’s in Wallonia, the French speaking part of Belgium. … [Read more...]
When is my homebrew ruined beyond repair? There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a batch of beer. From under carbonation to bacterial contamination, there are many things that can steer your beer from its intended course. However, just because your course changes along the way does … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Christian Moerlein Brewing Company Location: Cincinnati, OH Style: English Pale Ale ABV: 6.0% IBU: 40 Hops: Cascade, Fuggles Appearance: Chestnut Copper; Not Quite … [Read more...]
History of Bocks The traditional bock’s story begins in Eisbeck, Germany around the 14th century. A couple things set Eisbeck up for its place in the brewing histories. First, it was part of a federated trading group known as the Hanseatic League. For Eisbeck, this meant a much wider region … [Read more...]
You’ve had a rough day at work, and nothing sounds half as good to you as opening the first bottle of your newest batch of IPA. You get home, open your fridge, and pull out your treasured treat. As you open the bottle, you hear the satisfying hiss of a perfectly carbonated beer. You hold the … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Anderson Valley Brewing Company Location: Boonville, CA Style: Winter Warmer ABV: 6.9% IBU: 6 Hops: Northern Brewer & Liberty Malts: Pale Two-Row, Crystal 40L, Crystal … [Read more...]
Keeping a Brewer’s Log: The Key to Making Better Beer? Every brewer wants to make better beer. Whether you are a casual brewer or someone who hopes to go pro, you want your beer to be the best it can be every time you brew it. One of the most important things a brewer can do in order to become a … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Anchor Brewing Location: San Francisco, CA Style: Winter Warmer ABV: 5.5% IBU: ? Appearance: Dark, Opaque with Splashes of Amber & Mahogany; Dense Frothy Head Aroma: … [Read more...]
Fourteen years ago, I was recovering from major surgery and had some time to reflect on what I had not accomplished in my life. I decided to work on financial planning, to develop a list of places I wanted to travel to with my wife, to stop drinking cheap scotch and find out what single malts I … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Boston Beer Company Location: Boston, MA Style: Bock ABV: 5.6% IBU: 22 Hops: Spalt Spalter, Hallertau Mittlfrueh Malts: Samuel Adams two-row malt blend, Caramel 60, … [Read more...]
The holiday season is a time for celebrating the year with good food and good beer. December is a particularly great month for beer enthusiasts because it inspires brewers to take advantage of the great late-season flavors. If you’re looking to get the right beer for your holiday party or simply … [Read more...]
