Nothing gets me into the spirit of the holidays like crafting! Making DIY (Do It Yourself) ornaments for your tree can be very rewarding, and they make great gifts! Not only that, but a craft project can be a good way to use all those stickers you have lying around from your favorite breweries (see […]
DIY Beer Off Flavor Kit
As a preface, I’d like to make it well known the off flavor spikes suggested in this post are in no way a substitute for the professionally produced off flavor spikes used in tasting exams for the Cicerone Certification Program, Beer Judge Certification Program, or other beer related organization. I highly recommend purchasing the recommended […]
Behold! The Holiday Bottle Tree
A Christmas tree, aglitter with hundreds of twinkling lights, has the enchanting ability to put folks into a festive mood. It’s the centerpiece for countless holiday gatherings, bearing witness to the hums of merriment and jovial toasts of good cheer. I love a traditional tree as much as the next person, but what about a […]
Spent Grain Dog Treats
Beer fills in the cracks of our human bonds to make them stronger. It gives an elasticity to tested nerves and smooths the wrinkles creased by fraught days. Bristly attitudes subside. Smiles grow and widen. It brings an air of commonality between those of an opposite nature, and rounds the edges of social interaction. It’s […]
Fire + Metal + Beer = Bierstacheln
Behold, Bierstacheln! When I traveled to Germany last October with members of The Pink Boots Society, I was given the opportunity to experience the beer, culture, and traditions that are unique to Germany. While visiting Meinel-Bräu in Hof, Germany, Gisi and Moni Meinel-Hansen, sister brewers and family owners, gave us a tour of the brewery. […]
Let’s Get Crafty: Beer-Themed Coasters
Christmas is fast approaching, and there’s a good chance you have a beer lover or two on your gift list. You may also have a stash of 6-pack holders from some of your favorite beer brands. Here’s a fun way to reuse and upcycle them while exercising your crafting skills. Let’s make “DIY” (Do It […]