There was a time when beer was swill and there was an option that was slightly less swilly, and it was called Michelob. Then, real beer hit the market and Michelob fell back to the level of swill. Now, it looks like Anheuser-Busch is trying to bring an end to that and has established Michelob Brewing Company, an autonomous unit under the A-B umbrella. (more…)
Archive for March, 2008
Crafting a Better Beer: A-B Sets Michelob Free
Posted in Brewing News, tagged Michelob on March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Rats in the Attic: The Brewing Session
Posted in Homebrewing, Recipes, tagged homebrew, pale ale, Rats in the Attic on March 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As homebrewers, we all have our favorite recipes. Some have fond memories associated with them, some are adventurous successes that pushed our limits of creativity, and some are just plain excellent beers. Well, my pale ale, Rats in the Attic, is my favorite recipe. (more…)
Not Bad Meaning Bad But Bad Meaning Good
Posted in Tastings, tagged Terrible, Unibroue on March 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This weekend I wanted to get into the beer closet and treat myself. I’ve been avoiding this bottle because it’s a big beer and it’s a full 750 mL bottle, so it wasn’t meant for a work night. What is this wonderful beer? Terrible from Unibroue. (more…)
Firkin Sweet!
Posted in Events, tagged Firkin Festival, Triple Rock on March 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Yes, I know, it’s a bad pun, but I couldn’t help myself. What, you don’t get it? A Firkin is a traditional wooden cask equal to a quarter barrel. So what? Beer served from a firkin is naturally carbonated without added CO2 or Nitrogen. Brits refer to these kinds of beers as real ale. Are we on the same page yet? Well I’ll tell you what the firk I’m talking about if you just listen and stop asking questions. (more…)
Busy Tonight?
Posted in Events, tagged Battle of the Brews, Digital Underground on March 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I usually try to stay on top of beer related events, especially when they are in my neck of the woods (Sonoma County), but I let this one slip by me. The Battle of the Brews is going on tonight. Put on by the 20-30 of Santa Rosa, it’s usually a fun event and the benefits go to children. Sound good? Keep reading. (more…)
2007/2008 Beer Bracket Scores – Second Round Part 1
Posted in Events, Tastings on March 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Here is another update on the Beer Bracket Scores. (51 is a perfect score) (more…)
The First Craft Beer Aficionado
Posted in Brewing News on March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If this guy had the internet, he’d read this blog. (more…)
Fresh From The Sea: Trader Joe’s
Posted in Tastings, tagged Bavarian hefeweizen, Bohemian Lager, Hofbrau Bock, Trader Joe, Vienna Lager on March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Whenever I see a new product at a grocery store that carries the name of the grocery store, I’m always a little bit wary. Then I see the price and give it a try, because these brands tend to be noticeably cheaper. The quality can run the spectrum from great to horrible, but it’s not often that grocers put their label on a beer. So how is the Trader Brau? (more…)
Wine Makes You Dumb, Dummy
Posted in Brewing News, tagged beer, brain, science, wine on March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you read this blog regularly, I’m sure you already know that beer is better than wine in just about every way. Now, there is research coming out that not only is beer better (research pending) but it also makes for bigger brains. (more…)
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu
Posted in Tastings, tagged Franziskaner, Hefeweissen., Optimator, Spaten on March 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So I started my tour of European beers with Schneider and felt I should continue with the German tastings before moving on to others. So on to Munich we go. (more…)
