Archive for March, 2010

If it Ain’t Broke…

Ever had a beer and thought, “This doesn’t taste like it used to.” People speculate on recipe changes, insist their favorite beer isn’t the same beer they cut their teeth on and usually follow this with a suggestion of the brewery selling out. Forget the idea of selling out, what if a brewery simply feels [...]

Who Am I to Judge?

One thing I’ve never done before is judge a competition. I’ve never judged figure skating, dog show, my peers, pie baking contests, nothing. I clearly have no experience as a judge. Which is why this weekend will be a new experience for me. I’ve been tapped to judge the local homebrewer’s club’s “Iron Brewer” competition. [...]

Rye ask Rye, Try Bud Rye?

Don’t let the title scare you, there is no Bud Rye, at least not that has been publicly announced. I did think it was fitting to mention “The King of Beers” when starting a discussion on adjuncts. In case you hadn’t guessed, I’m talking about rye.