This past weekend, I had the pleasure of going to the Houston Texans game at Reliant stadium. It’s been awhile since I’ve been to a game in Reliant, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they offered a wide range of beer that didn’t have the world “light” in it. Of course, they were all … [Read more...]
Choose the Right Kegerator Every beer geek out there loves a good draft beer. If you really want to impress your guests, then you need a kegerator for your in-home bar. Kegerators are not only a great accessory for Thanksgiving dinner, but they're great for year-round use. Not only are they … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Dieu du Ciel! Location: Montreal, Canada Style: Hibiscus flower Wit ABV: 5.9% IBU: not available Appearance: Orange-Pinkish, Cloudy Aroma: Wheat Scent, Tropical Flowers … [Read more...]
On this date fourteen years ago, the American Homebrewers Association established the first annual "Learn to Homebrew Day" to help teach people how to brew their own beer. Over the years, partly because of this "beer holiday," the craft of brewing your own beer has grown substantially in popularity. … [Read more...]
Pale ale is one of the most popular styles of beer, not just to my taste buds, but all around the world. Made with a greater amount of pale malts, this style is typically lighter in color with a broad range of flavors, bitterness and strength. This style is the brainchild of brewers who desired a … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Terrapin Beer Co. Location: Athens, GA Style: Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout ABV: 8.6% IBU: 50 Appearance: Deep brown, almost black Aroma: Roasted coffee & malts, hints of … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Stone Brewing Company Location: Escondido, CA Style: American IPA (with Pilsner Malts) ABV: 9.5% Appearance: Bright, Deep Gold Aroma: Hoppy Grains/Grass, Grapefruit and Lemon … [Read more...]
The fall season is upon us. As the chill is in the air, the leaves begin to change color and the smells and sights are evocative of the seasonal shift. My favorite part of the fall season isn’t the cooling weather or the Halloween candy piling up on the shelves at my grocery store; it’s the … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Victory Brewing Company Location: Downingtown, PA Style: American Imperial Stout ABV: 9.1% Appearance: Dark Brown Aroma: Caramel, Roasted Malts Flavor: Caramel, … [Read more...]
For some reason Guinness seems more prone to be shrouded in a veil of mystery than any other type of beer out there. It is popular dry Stout which was originally developed in Ireland back in the late 1700s. Three centuries later, it remains one of the most popular beers across the globe. … [Read more...]
Ah, Oktoberfest. The largest and most recognized festival that celebrates our favorite beverage: Beer. To help you get into the mood to celebrate, whether you're in Munich or your own home, we wanted to take a quick moment to look back at the history of Oktoberfest and how the world's most famous … [Read more...]
Over the weekend, I attended the 2013 Texas Craft Brewers Festival here in Austin. What started off looking like a dreary day, turned out to be quite nice. The rain didn't pour down like some forecasters were expecting, and the heat never quite reached the boiling point we're accustomed to here in … [Read more...]
