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 […]
Cockle Warming Beer Cocktails
It seems as if only last month I was wiping my brow and seeking liquid shade in the form of a frosty weissbier. My taste buds must feel the changing winds, as they, too, crave a warmer touch for colder days. A higher heft of alcohol and darker kilned malts are oft’ enough to elicit […]
Cooking with Beer: Butternut Squash Beer Cheese Soup
I know you’re sick to death of pumpkin spice and still bitter about Daylight Savings time coming to an end, but Fall isn’t just about the endless raking of leaves and relearning how to weather the cold. It’s soup season, y’all! Time to drag the blankets and slippers out of the closet and enjoy a […]
From Bine to Stein: Park City’s Hops Hunters Harvest
These helping hands of Park City, Utah, under the auspices of the Summit Land Conservancy, brought in the harvest of local wild hops to make this year’s version of Wasatch Brewery’s Clothing Hoptional, a limited edition “wet hop” beer. Not only are these hops picked fresh just hours before being added to the brew, they’re […]
Foraging for Beer
Mommy, where does beer come from? Well, my child, I’m glad you asked. Beer isn’t something the stork drops into your lap. There’s a process combined with ingredients that have a story all their own. If you venture to harness the power of the earth – creating something from elements of the land and utilizing […]
Hello, Grisette, Pleased to Meet You!
I recently received an introduction to the beer style, grisette, courtesy of Salt Lake’s newest brewery, Toasted Barrel. While the style has been gaining some popularity in the craft beer scene for the past few years, it was my first encounter. When I asked the brewer what it was, he explained, “It’s like a saison […]