Jul 2, 2015
You’ve got to hand it to the Germans. They’ve been making beer for thousands of years. They brew, well, created arguably more styles than any other country. They throw the largest beer party in the world. And they do the seasonal drinking thing better than just about...
Jun 18, 2015
People often ask me “What’s my favorite beer?” This is likely the question I get the most, beer-related or other. And, it’s somewhat impossible to answer. Much like favorite songs, bands, foods and such, the options and diversity of possible answers tends to overwhelm...
Jun 10, 2015
One recent trend in the beer world seems to be an abundance of fruit beer. You would be hard pressed to visit your local pub and not find at least one bottle of some fruit or vegetable brewed beverage in the cooler, if not on tap. Not to say that adding fruit,...
Jun 6, 2015
Looking back across my columns over the many years, it’s quite obvious I’m an ale guy. Even here at the beginning of June, I still hold a preference for ale. Beyond my personal preference for the warm-fermenting beer, there are other reasons why more of The Beer Snob...
May 28, 2015
Let’s face it, if you’re reading this column it’s likely you’re a fan of American craft beer, you enjoy the scene, and you want to know more and experience the movement to the full extent. Cheers to you, and I agree in this pursuit of all the good that quality beer...
