Wyeast 1056, aka Chico Ale Yeast, is a well know American Ale yeast. Plenty of Pale Ales, IPAs, and even hefes in the market use this particular strain. In fact, I’ve often seen is suggested that this strain be used for a lambic as well. The reason that this strain has such a wide application [...]
During one of my increasingly rare beer outings yesterday, I ordered a beer in the bottle because it was the best beer they place had. The bar tender brought me a glass. Just as I was about to pour my beer, I asked the bar tender for another glass…dirty. After I asked for a new [...]
Now that it’s getting cold out…cold enough for here…how about some warm beer? I visited Idaho over Thanksgiving and am still fighting off the bone chills. When we got back, I got some brew and decided to warm it up a bit. People mull wine all the time. Why not beer? A few years back [...]
Unfortunately, beer is still regarded as a slovenly drink consumed by low brow, knuckle dragging meat heads. Personally, I believe this stereotype has it’s roots in the prejudices of the past and in modern marketing. When waves of poor immigrants (i.e. German or Irish) came to the United States, out of necessity, they built breweries [...]
Nearly every time I share a homebrew with someone–after they bow down at my feet and praise me for making such a glorious creation–inevitably, they ask me: “How do you determine how much alcohol is in this work art?” Seriously, I am posed this question at least monthly. As I explain and begin throwing out [...]
I suppose a book, much like a pint of beer, belongs partly in the realm of “subjective” as we all have different stylistic leanings. However, much like a pint of beer, a book can be empirically held to a standard. Think I’m wrong? Then why do you prefer that fancy craft beer in your fridge [...]
Being in an incendiary mood on occasion can get me in trouble. However, this is our site and we know our readers well enough that I’m comfortable with writing this type of post. So, without further ado, here is what I have to say. How dumb are Bud Light drinkers really? During the course of [...]
Craft beer drinkers enjoy their brews. The variety of flavor combinations, style interpretations, and the sheer variety in the world of craft beer is simply astounding. It is a veritable world of snowflakes and fingerprints; no two craft beers are exactly the same. Why? Care and concern of what a beer tastes like drives the [...]
What you drive can say a lot about you. I rock a Nissan Quest Minivan. The carpet is hidden beneath layers of graham cracker crumbs, the windows are mired in finger prints, and back to rows of seats boast some wicked Graco childs’ car seats. No, I’m not a rock star (your shocked, right), I’m [...]
I really wanted to write this profound article about beer and connect with people. The specific post I wanted to put up pertained to meeting Bix Tex and how we connected, hung out, and spent some cool (but brief time) together. However, he beat me to the punch, so I’m now pulling my own. The [...]
