Feb 17, 2016
Everywhere I look, folks are in denial; citrus rind brews, tropical fruit ales, spiced saisons. C’mon kids. It’s not yet spring! I check my weather app to find a real feel of 32 degrees. As my gaze turns to the window the dying rays of a faint lemon sun are dropping...
Feb 17, 2016
It seems that Valentine’s Day is and always has been associated with sweets. Chocolate, candy, desserts, you name it; this is the day for all things sweet. Whether it’s a one-day indulgence, or its women’s inherent sweet tooth (let’s be honest, Valentine’s Day is not...
Feb 5, 2016
Recently, brought on by a bitterly cold night, I drank and reviewed Anchor Brewing’s barleywine, Old Foghorn. For those that have sought out examples of our indigenous big beer, you may have discovered for yourself just how complex, delightful yet dangerous this...
Jan 27, 2016
Of all the ‘recognized’ beer styles, one of the oddest may be barleywine. Originally created in England in the 18th century as an alternative to wine when supplies of the grape tipple might have been minimal due to inevitable strife with wine-producing countries, the...
Jan 21, 2016
Out of the ashes of the Russian Imperial Stout style raises American brewing craftsmanship. The American Double Stout is one of the strongest, richest, most complex styles of beer made in this country today. In a sense, American Double Stouts are basically Russian...
