Well, that makes two beers in a short amount of time that had an infection.  I’m not going to continue defaming (not that I really have already) breweries, but it seems to me that I’ve figured something out about cellaring beer. Most of my cellared beers are a series of great/world class brews that will stand [...]

In the past, we’ve written on the topic of cellaring beer.  I’ve written a few reviews about beers I’ve cellared as well.  I’ve had some pretty good results in the past.  This Christmas and New Years has provided me the opportunity to drink a few of my cellared products.  There is real enjoyment and merit [...]

I’ve made no secret of my future brewery aspirations.  My goal is to be brewing commercially in a little over a year from now.  If you read this site, you know this and my friends know this as well.  So, Christmas came and we were going to be out of town.  My awesome friends hung [...]

The things I eat and try now that I would never have eaten 10 years ago…!  Seriously.  I’ve widely expanded my eating habits of the past few years, and I began to wonder what brought it about.  Of course, with me, everything ties back into beers, so I’m not shy to give the credit where [...]

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 [...]