Rosemary, or as it is scientifically known as Rosmarinus Officnalis is a woody, perennial herb. Rosemary is extremely fragrant and contains needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean … Read More →
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The Fruit Side of Beer
Fruit additions in beer really are not a new idea. There is evidence around 7000 BC a group of Chinese villagers created a beverage using honey, rice, hawthorn fruit and/or grapes. Another sign of … Read More →
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IPA Pickled Veggies
IPA Pickled Veggies are a thing. Trust me on this one. You are going to want to try these soon. Cold, briny, and now bitter can be added as a descriptor for these tasty morsels. A real pleasure during … Read More →
Czech Pilsners – A Place in our Hearts and Glasses
Czech Pilsners are complex yet quite harmonious; with rich malt notes and spicy tones from the hop additions. Like most beers, Czech Pilsners have a storied past. In 1842, Czech Pilsners were … Read More →
Experimental Hops in Focus – BRU-1 Hops
Bru-1 Hops are an experimental hop developed by John I. Hass and Brulotte Farms in Yakima Valley, Washington. This is dual purpose hop that offers 13-15% Alpha Acids. It contributes aromas of … Read More →
Style vs. Craft – An Introduction
When one of my coworkers found out I brewed my own beer, he asked me, “What do you brew? Craft beer?” I wasn’t sure how to respond to that, much less what he meant by “craft” beer. I mean, … Read More →
Historical Beer that was Almost Ignored
Historical beer is at the top of my list of topics to research more. There was a particular beer style which was quite popular in the mid 1800s. Many German and Irish immigrants were trying their … Read More →
A Review of The Hydra Immersion Chiller from JaDed Brewing
The Hydra Immersion Chiller is advertised as the fastest immersion chiller on the market. I needed to check it out myself. Full disclosure, I purchased this immersion chiller on my own. This was not a … Read More →
How To Make Hop Water – The New Non-Alcoholic Zero-Calorie Drink That Tastes Delicious
For the last several months, Hop Water has grown in popularity. This is the new zero calorie, zero carb, zero alcohol, refreshing beverage that some breweries are coming out with these days. One … Read More →
The History of Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Beer Part II
(Editor's Note: Here is the conclusion of The History of Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Beer. You can read Part I here.) With the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, Aztec relocated to San Diego. Strousse … Read More →
The History of Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Beer Part I
Mexican beers, more commonly marketed as exotic Cervezas, tend to get a bad rap within the craft beer community as poor-quality beverages with slick advertising. The power of marketing has … Read More →
Sabro Hops
Hop Heads have you learned about Sabro hops? As IPAs continue to grow in popularity, so do hop varieties. New hops seem to be popping up everywhere these days. When I first started homebrewing, Mosaic … Read More →