Have you ever walked into your local homebrew shop with your recipe in hand only to discover they’re out of one of the ingredients you need? Maybe your recipe calls for Mosaic hops, but they’re sold out. Maybe they don’t have the exact yeast strain. Or perhaps the grain you planned to use isn’t available. … Read more
This brew day was the first time I brewed Old Timber Pale Ale. It’s a recipe I’ve had planned for a while and finally got into the kettle. This post goes along with the Old Timber Pale Ale brew-day video and covers how the brew day actually went, what I paid attention to, and a … Read more
You’ve probably heard about beers pushing twenty, even thirty percent alcohol and thought it had to be hype or marketing nonsense. Beer shouldn’t be able to get that strong… right? But beers like Samuel Adams Utopias are very real, and they force us to rethink what’s actually possible when brewing crosses into extreme territory. This … Read more
Hey there, hop aficionados and grain gurus! Buckle up as we dive into the brewing cauldron to whip up a stormy spectacle—the Coastal Haze NEIPA. This isn’t just a brew; it’s a frothy adventure that epitomizes the cloudy, juicy essence of the New England IPA. Ready your senses for an entertaining journey through this haze-crafted … Read more
New Glarus Spotted Cow is a renowned beer from Wisconsin’s New Glarus Brewing Company, referred to by some as a cream ale and others as a farmhouse ale it is celebrated for its easy drinkability and distinctive flavor profile. This unfiltered ale boasts a complex array of ingredients, which contribute to its creamy body and … Read more