Archive for May, 2008
Memorial Day Beer
Since today marks the beginning of summer, there’s no better time to sort out my top-five summer beers.
1) Goose Island Summertime
2) Red Stripe
3) Old Style (Cubs games only)
4) Modelo Especial
5) Moosehead
Notice, that just because I think of these beers as “top” summer beers, doesn’t mean they are all “top” beers. Red Stripe isn’t all that [...]
Half Acre Purchases a Brewhouse
It isn’t on their web site, but Half Acre put out this press release yesterday:
We at Half Acre are very excited to announce the purchase of a 15 barrel brewhouse that will be shipped over the continental divide via multiple tractor trailers to Chicago. This is a very large step that will simplify our [...]
Just a Porter
Posting has been sparse the last few weeks, I apologize. I finally brewed again on Sunday. My big brother was in town and wanted see what brewing was all about so we decided to dedicate the morning to brewing up a porter. I know, I know. It’s out of season. But it takes about 8 [...]
Peak Organic Maple Oat Ale
I love Peak Organic. Before last week, I had tried both their Pale and Amber ales. Both outstanding! Unfortunately, the third time wasn’t a charm. At Whole Foods last week, I picked up a pint of the Maple Oat Ale. While it is certainly a fine beer, it doesn’t live up to its better known [...]
Good (Beer) Eats
What do I know really. If his method turns out great beer, that’s all that matters. Two things I’d point out. First, his boil appeared to last only 15 minutes. This may be enough to sanitize the wort, but I don’t think it’s enough to fully bitter the beer. I usually boil for 60 minutes [...]
Saving a Yeast Starter
So here’s my situation. I was planning on brewing a bavarian lager this weekend. I ordered the grain, the yeast, everything. On Friday I started to come down with a cold, but thinking that wouldn’t prevent me from brewing, I made the starter anyway. My starter is now 36 hours old and definitely ready to [...]
Red Hook Brewery: Take the Tour!
See, it was easy deciding to go to Red Hook. I’ve been drinking their ESB for years. LUV IT! And the wife and I happen to be in the neighborhood so, what the hell. Unfortunately finding the place is nearly impossible. I guess it would have helped to stop and ask directions, but being a [...]
