Beer sampler packs have proven themselves an enigma to this beer scribe, who actually owes the development of his palate to these tantalizing packages.  For many (yours truly included) the initial draw to the sampler is (1) economy, (2) variety, and (3) fear of commitment to six or twelve of the same potential offensive beers.  [...]

For the most part, the human tongue  and its palate is a flexible organ.  What I mean is, with time, determination, and awareness, off putting flavors can gradually become desirable.  This is why pediatricians recommend that parents introduce their children to a wide range of food early on.  If all a child ate from infancy [...]

The past several months have been quite a ride for the majority of Americans.  In fact, ever since the market began its record breaking descent into depths that typically force nations to default on national debt, things have not gotten much better.  Sure the DOW peaked it’s head above 8000 in a micro bull run, [...]

The only thing that would have made this Matilda a more satisfying drinking experience, would be if Danny DeVito and Rhea Pearlman stopped by, kicked back their feet, had a few laughs, and enjoyed it with me.  Seriously, as I said this great beer with a great story hits the spot regardless of the setting. [...]

I first spied the shiny maroon can in the domestics aisle about two weeks ago.  Poor little guy!  All alone in a sea of brightly labeled brown bottles.   I was interested, but not enough to buy it.  You see, as summer is nearly upon us, I just have not been in the mood for [...]

Beer and spirituality are unavoidable, don’t you agree? Countless monasteries throughout the middle ages developed and preserved the art of quality beer brewing at the hands of pious priests and monks.  Martin Luther, the reformer (or heretic, depending on where you live in some parts) was a homebrewer. So in honor of American Craft Beer [...]

It is no secret to those who have drunk the kool-aid (code for beer) and joined the clandestine community of beer lovers that this week (May 11th – 17th) is officially American Craft Beer Week. “Aaaaagggghhhh.” That was me breathing a sigh of relief of not being guilted into heading down to the Hallmark shop [...]

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I’m writing this article to speak a little about the four ingredients in a beer.  Simple enough, right?  Maybe not.  Many or most of us may know that a beer is made from water, grains, hops and yeast.  What many of us may not know is the role that each of these plays in beer.  I [...]