Here in Sonoma County, it looks like the last of the rain has fallen for the year. The ground is no longer moist to the touch and the forecast is nothing but sun and increasing temperatures. Looks like it’s time to start making weekend plans that include long stretches of outdoor activity (not that a [...]
At the Craft Brewer’s Conference in March, we were given a special tasting glass. The thin-walled tulip-shaped glass immediately impressed by based on appearance alone, but it wasn’t until speaking with the makers of the glasses that I truly became intrigued. Spiegelau prides itself on making the very best glasses for tasting and experiencing beer. [...]
Last week, I looked at the use of smoke in the porter style. While porters are the most common example of the use of smoke in beer, smoke has found it’s way into numerous styles of beer from traditional German Rauchbiers to brewers finding ways to introduce smoke by the use of barrels. Today, I [...]
Summer is right around the corner. In California, we’ve been experiencing early signs of BBQ weather with record setting temperatures warming the Bay Area last week. While some may be hesitant to break out the charcoal and propane grills, you can simulate the flavors in your beer glass by reaching for a smoked beer. Over [...]
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