Beer is the 5th food group as far as I’m concerned. It has often played second fiddle to wine when it comes to pairing and cooking, but beer is perfect for both. The flavors found in beer with its combination of malt, hops, and yeast can really complement food and bring your meal to new […]
Drinking Like It’s 1941
It was 1941. The world was at war for the second time in the 20th century, and the ripples of the 13-year-long Prohibition of alcohol in the United States (1920-1933) was still being felt as strongly as the moonshine that made its way into hip flasks during the ban. Despite the rough political climate (or […]
Fresh for Spring 2018
The signs of shifting seasons are all around us. Temperatures are warming, flowers are blooming, birds are chirping at 6 am, and local beer is transitioning from the rich, darker styles of long winter nights to the light, thirst-quenching varieties of long summer days. It’s time to lighten up and enjoy the changes happening to […]
Whiskey Aged in Beer Barrels?
The popularity and demand for barrel-aged beer has grown a lot over the last several years. Our ever evolving palates crave more complexity in flavor and mouthfeel, which can be achieved by infusing beer with the essences of oak barrels previously occupied by other spirits like whiskey. Now distillers are completing that circle by using […]
Favorite Beer Blends
Over the last several weeks, I have thoroughly enjoyed experimenting with various beer mixes. It’s become a bit of an obsession at this point. Not only have I discovered some winning combinations, but I’ve found the exercise to be quite enlightening when it comes to how different flavors work with each other. In my previous […]
Beer Mixology
Your beer is lonely – and ready to mingle! Be a pal and introduce it to another nice beer who wants to party. By playing matchmaker and blending your beer, you’ll open up a whole new world of interesting flavors and textures. Your sense of adventure could really pay off as you explore the art […]