Everyday Drinkers Podcast 15: Summer Beer
This episode covers all things summer in the beer catalog, from ales to lagers to creamy hippie beers which require constant refridgeration. We take a look at the history of the summer ale in comparison to other seasons and listen to Doug tell us why he hates beers with lemon taste.
We also talk about my [...]
Old Scratch Amber Lager Review
America’s history is rich with lagers, recipes brought over by desperate Germans looking for a new life. They brought with them an entire beer drinking mentality which changed how Americans view beer. Flying Dog issues their own Amber Lager and shows off their recipe and ideas.
The initial pour is a gold amber color, as you’d [...]
Celebrate With Session Beers
This is the season to go outside, have barbeque’s and enjoy life with friends. I understand there are people around the world that enjoy the winter time, winter sports and bitterly cold weather, but for everyone else the spring and summer time is the time to kick back and get lazy.
Need further proof? Many folks [...]
Jim Koch: My Role Model
Those in the New England area may be familiar with the Boston Beer Company, a brew house responsible for the beer known as Samuel Adams. The owner? Jim Koch (sounds like Jim Cook), this is a man amongst men. Much like the American Revolution Patriot Sam Adams, the beer is named for the brewer and [...]
Black and Tan: The Beer That Serves All
Not extremely thrilled about drinking a full dark stout? Perhaps ales are tasty but you get bored with them quickly? What about a black and tan to suit your needs?
A black and tan is a beer blend of pale ale (or a pale lager if ale isn’t available) with a stout or porter floating on [...]
Beer: What Is A Hop?
A hop is a plant, female hop flowers are used to flavor and stabilize a beer, but their also used for herbal medicines. We’re not concerned with medication, we’ll stick to the better topic: beer.
These hop plants are native to the northern hemisphere and they’re female buds are used for making beer? Huh? Yes, if [...]
Favorite Brew: Löwenbräu
When you’re looking for a lighter München (Munich) style beer, Löwenbräu is hard to beat. Löwenbräu means “Lions Brew” and has a history that goes all the way back to 1383, longer than any American brew.
“Löwenbräu Original Lager beer is made [...]
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