I’d like you to meet tannins. You may have met before, perhaps at the bottom of your teacup or in a glass of robust California cabernet. The unmistakable cat tongue you’re left with after a few sips is the telltale sign you’ve become acquainted. Words attempt to roll out of your mouth like tumbleweeds, but […]
The Foam Factor
Do not underestimate the importance of beer’s natural hat. A healthy cap of foam is what separates beer from other carbonated beverages, in that it exists for function and fashion. Both visually attractive and operational as an aroma delivery mechanism, The Foam Factor is a unique and enticing aspect of our favorite malt potation. What […]
The Great American Beer Festival Experience 2018
I have long been told the GABF experience is more than the sessions in which thousands of people lose themselves in a massive room, 1 ounce at a time. The majority of my 2016 and 2017 experiences included attending every session, with a few stops around Denver breweries and bars to supplement. This year, the […]
So Some Beer, Chocolate, And Cheese Walked Into A Bar…
… actually, it was a brewery. And since we’ve decided to be so specific, it was Fisher Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, Utah, joined by The Chocolate Conspiracy and Raclette Machine in the name of flavor exploration and sensory discovery! On Sunday, August 12th, these three SLC gastronomic powerhouses teamed up for a pairing […]
Fine and Shandy, Thanks!
How you doin? Yes, I know. It’s hot. And the added waft of wildfire smoke over the Salt Lake valley is making me feel as if I’m being prepped for an afternoon BBQ. I can almost feel the sizzle and the click of tongs nearby. Those intense rays of light zapping toward you from that […]
Get Along with the Saison
With its light body, spicy, subtle citrus flavors, and dry finish, the Belgian-style saison is perfect for summer consumption. Though not as approachable as a simple light lager, the complexity it has to offer makes the saison worth falling in love with. Saison is the French word for season. The beer – which comes from […]