It’s About Flavors, Not Styles
So, for everyone from beer neophyte to beer devotee, here’s a list of some familiar flavors you can find in some of my favorite beers.
Tag Archives: beer
Great American Craft Beer by Andy Crouch
One of the best cases for American exceptionalism that I’ve read in years – not in the traditional political or social sense, but in the realm of brewing and beer.
In The News; Beer is King, Craft is Up and Beer4Meth
Big news for craft brewers Dogfish Head, Oskar Blues and Magic Hat, a couple surprising polls and studies, and one more shot fired in the super-strong beer competition.
Coming Soon to a Fridge Near You
The pre-ACBF press crunch means that things will be a little lighter here this week. That doesn’t mean there isn’t some exciting stuff brewing, however. Big news, actually – it looks like within the next year, Maine will have at least three new breweries slinging their brews in the state and beyond. If you’ve yet to meet the new girls, I’d like to introduce you to Rum Riot Brewing, Rising Tide Brewing and Baxter Brewing.
The Beer of Last Resort
“Brewed for minimum character.” “Carbonation is typically forced.” “Adjuncts … show through.” “Thin and watery.”
Hop Press Invades the American Craft Beer Fest
The ACBF is June 18th and 19th. Steve Koenemann, Carla Companion and I will all be at the fest, covering speakers, brewers, and the beer.
The Beer of Maine; Part Four
Maine’s breweries overwhelmingly brew beer inspired by the brewers of the United Kingdom. Gritty McDuffs, Shipyard, Sebago, Andrews, The Liberal Cup, Gearys… the list goes on and on of Irish and English-style ales. While none of these breweries brew bad beer, sometimes Maine beer drinkers are just itching to try something different.
Pairing Books with Brews
There are few greater pleasures than having a great book in one hand and a fantastic pint of beer in the other. Here are five pairings to wet your whistle.
Beer Gear That Doesn’t Suck
Who needs another beer label on a t-shirt?
Mandles – Perfect for the Beer-Drinking Dude in Your Life
Who wouldn’t want a candle that smells like Jolly Ranchers and stale cigarettes?
