First Gold was the first commercially available dwarf variety. Bred at Wye College, it’s the daughter of a Whitbread golding female and a dwarf male. This dwarf male is also the father of both Pilgrim (a non-dwarf variety) and Herald. The program at Wye was established in 1906 and there’s … [Read more...]
Munich malt has its origins back in the 1830s at the Spaten Brewery in Munich, Germany. In the early part of the 1830s, Gabriel Sedlmayr the Elder still owned Spaten, however, his son, Gabriel Sedlmayr the Younger was well on his way to becoming a brewer in his own right. As part of his studies, … [Read more...]
Mention hops, and the Czech Republic and most brewers would immediately think of Saaz. There's little question Saaz is their star player on the ever more crowded field of hop varieties. But, the Czech Republic has developed and released a number of other hop varieties, especially over the last … [Read more...]
If you’re in the market to buy a kegerator this is a great place to start. Before you rush out and buy the first one you see, doing some basic research, knowing the different types that are available and their purposes, will help you purchase the best kegerator to fit your lifestyle. 1. Mini … [Read more...]
Have you been thinking about making your own beer at home, but don’t know where to begin? The beer making process can seem intimidating to an amateur brewer, but there are many people who are producing their own beer at home and you can too! You have to start somewhere, and now is the perfect time … [Read more...]
Not too long ago a mention of rye even among brewing circles was more likely to conjure images of thick, dense, dark bread and maybe a whiskey chaser; not so much the next addition to your beer recipe. It’s not a standard brewing ingredient, but it does have a link to brewing's past and has become … [Read more...]
It's 9 a.m. on a summer morning and it's warming up fast. You wipe the sweat away from your eyes as you survey the finished yard work and think about how absolutely nothing could hit the spot like a nice cold glass of...coffee? You thought I was going to say something else, didn't you? It's a … [Read more...]
Imagine a beautiful summer day at your local ballpark or picnic area. Birds are chirping. Insects drone. The sky is blue and clear. The sun is bright, inviting, and the air is warm. It's a perfect day. You unload the cooler full of hamburger patties and hot dogs. The portable grill is quickly … [Read more...]
Rye grain has a long history in the brewing and distilling world, but its use, both in flaked and malted form, to augment the character of IPAs, really only started back in the early 2000s. Rye as a brewing ingredient can bring a spicy, sharp character and added crispiness. If you'd like to … [Read more...]
You were just informed that you’re having a St. Patrick’s Day party and your significant other has assigned you the task of brewing a special beer for the occasion. While you’re thrilled at actually being given permission to use your home brew kit and home brew skills, you’re also plagued with … [Read more...]
Roses are red, violets are blue, make Valentine’s Day memorable with a unique brew! Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about hearts and flowers, chocolates and wine. Whether you’re celebrating Singles-Awareness Day or your Bae, you never know when cupid might strike with a beer bouquet instead of … [Read more...]
I haven't been this intrigued by the name of a beer in a while. I mean, Blood & Honey, how can you not want to find out what this beer is all about? Granted this beer has been around for awhile. But, it's only been this year that Revolver's distribution has extended into my neighborhood of … [Read more...]