Beer drinkers have a variety of opinions on the idea of beer styles. From fanatical adherence to a brazen defiance of the idea of styles, everyone has an opinion on the topic. When we discuss beer styles, the main set of… Continue Reading
Festivus has come and gone, but I want to get some things off my chest. Recently (December 23rd) I aired my grievances for Festivus. In keeping with the spirit of the “holiday”, I listed my complaints in a direct manner. If… Continue Reading
United States president Herbert Hoover famously called the Prohibition of alcohol the “Noble Experiment)” and it seems that the effects of this “experiment” have never really left us as there are a variety of archaic rules and regulations left in… Continue Reading
We have all been served beer, craft or otherwise, that has been presented poorly. In the last few years the craft beer scene has given rise to a plethora of drinking establishments serving an ever increasing volume and range of craft… Continue Reading
Beer Trading is a way for folks to access beer that they can’t normally get. Is there a downside to making a beer trade with someone? I’ve been to several beer tastings recently and had some wonderful offerings. Beer… Continue Reading
Ethics in beer judging are often overlooked, but recent events have lead me to examine them. I recently judged at a craft beer event and it left me thinking. I noticed a few things that really upset me, and… Continue Reading
People have many strong opinions on contract brewing. With closer examination it is possible to come up with a defensible position on the subject. It would seem that many folks are strongly against the idea of contract brewing for a… Continue Reading
To Compete or Not? Thoughts on Homebrewing Competitions. Our local beer Home-brewing contest in on this week and I did not enter to compete although I am planning to be active in the judging and social aspects of the competition.… Continue Reading
I have a knack for thinking and saying the unpopular things in life. Have a look at this post. Folks who know me are usually willing to overlook this shortcoming, but with strangers this can be a tougher sell. I… Continue Reading
I was at a beer tasting the other night and we reached a topic of concern to all craft beer fans. Is it ever acceptable to dump a craft beer down the drain? A friend invited us all to his… Continue Reading