Yosemite is an awesome place. Seriously, it is awe inspiring. Andrea and I (and some friends) went to the park this past weekend and hiked all over the place. We climbed half-dome and literally tried to put our arms around some giant Sequoia trees. I can see it was one of truly magnificent places that [...]
From smoked porter fajitas to blue berry stout jam, I love cooking with beer and experimenting with flavor profiles. We just got back from Yosemite, and the fridge was looking pretty sad when we got home. Last night was not a good one for shopping, so I had very little to work with when I [...]
Back when I arrogantly considered myself a musical maven, I remember growing so tired of the endless collaborations that were inundating the music industry…namely the pop music industry. If one’s career was adrift in the doldrums of consumer yawns and poor record sales, the solution was to finesse a way into the studio of ex-boy-band-member, [...]
Let me start by jumping to the conclusion. New Belgium’s La Folie is an absolutely stunning beer. Like the Tolkien’s magical little ring, the more you have, the more your desire for the La Folie increases. If you don’t agree with me, you can go to Mordor. Now that I’ve gotten the geeky little Lord [...]
I got a call from a friend of mine today, and he wanted some brewing advice. Mind you, he’s never brewed before and already wants to do all-grain brewing. What’s more, he wants to brew a lambic type beer first. Talk about adventurous! Of course, I’m really excited about the development. For one, he’s coming [...]
Having written for over two years, we’ve broached a wide spectrum of subjects. Those of you who have read for any length of time are probably aware that Nate and I both have degrees in anciently oriented studies. Maybe something in our wiring has made us love the past, who knows? During my studies, I’ve [...]
Collections are not merely gluts of similar objects hoarded by an individual; they are glimpses of personalities and passions. When put on display, the depth of passion and interest is magnified more, as the person desires visitor to their abode to know up front “who they are.” I once met a guy who collected crosses [...]
In an attempt to explore more nuances in the world of yeast, we have been posting yeast strains reviews along the way. Most of the reviews have happened in an isolated instance. What I mean is that the yeasts have been reviewed based on a particular beer and then we’ve moved on. This time I [...]
Wherever beer and religion intersect, there you will find the author of this website standing with piqued interest. The two can be found to be joined in harmony, or pitted in animosity, or jumbled up in a gray area of confusion. A recent article from the Associated Press momentarily lured me away from my daily [...]
Just a really brief note: our site just turned two years-old. I know that I speak for both Nate and myself when I say we are really proud about this auspicious occasion. There are several reasons why I am so glad about having had a site for two years. First off, I think it has [...]
