When I think of the pilsner style I am usually thinking about the two countries best known for the crisp and flavorful light lagers, Germany and the Czech Republic. The style originated in that part of the world and many of the best versions are produced in those countries or directly inspired by their beers. […]
Not much of a preamble this month, just plugging away and getting through another month of this pandemic. The good news is that I got my second shot this weekend, my wife gets hers next week, most of my family, friends and co-workers are either fully vaccinated or well on their way. If you are […]
I’ve been reading a bit about different lager styles recently, I am a huge fan of dark lagers and wanted a better understanding of some of the different substyles, since the terminology can be a little confusing. Most German lager styles have origins in specific regions of the country. For example, the “bock” lager styles […]
Rhode Island might be the smallest state in the union, but they have a vibrant and innovative craft beer scene. Established favorites like Proclamation, Foolproof and Grey Sail plus up and coming establishments like Long Live, Revival and Smug have put Rhode Island on the national radar. One brewery that has generated lots of hype […]
I love Belgian beer all year round, but I have a special affinity for these styles in the springtime. There is something about the expressive Belgian style yeast strains that works incredibly well with the warming weather and blooming plants. While saisons are my favorite spring style I also love bigger Belgian styles, especially tripels […]
This COVID-19 pandemic is definitely not over yet, please don’t go around acting stupid like we’re in the clear, but with more people getting vaccinated every day we can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am still not at a point where I feel comfortable at bars, restaurants or […]
Another crazy month is COVID-land, and while there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel, I imagine I am not the only one who is completely burned out. My time on beer social media has declined a bit, but I still managed to put together a thoughts/links article for March. As […]
I’ve been on a huge stout kick this month, partially due to St. Patrick’s Day and partially due to the desire to enjoy a bunch of rich dark beer before the weather gets warm and I switch my fridge over to lighter styles. The crazy thing with stouts is how much diversity you can find […]
Yesterday I was thinking about the drinks that often get associated with St Patrick’s day celebrations, at least in the US. Guinness and Irish whiskey are easy choices, they are foundational Irish drinks that have become year-round mainstays in American drink culture. “Green beer”, usually adjunct lagers mixed with green food coloring, are a fully […]
Saint Patrick’s Day is this week, normally a huge day for bars and breweries, but that is obviously still toned down a lot this year due to the continued presence of COVID-19. Hopefully by next year things will be fully back and we can all gather at our favorite local watering holes for pints of […]
