Let's begin with the fundamental question: why trade? Have you ever yearned for a specific beer, only to realize it's out of your reach? Perhaps you've heard tales of an enchanting brew or an elusive brewery tucked away in some far-off corner of the nation? How might...
Originally posted Oct 21, 2014... Updated story regarding their can release. In fact We're enjoying some now! New Albion Can Release Party - October 9th, 2017 Congratulations to Jack & Renee re-launching New Albion Beer! Here is a few snippets from that evening...
So, you been reading about all these Great Beers that people are Posting on Facebook, or seeing your friends drinking these "Whales". One way is to order from sites that actually sell beer on-line. Or Jump head first into the world of Beer Trading. Step 1~Where do I...
Spent grains are the leftover malt (grains) after most of its sugars, proteins, and nutrients have been extracted. The spent grains can make up over 80% of a brewery's total by-product. Conscientious brewers like Scott Smith, owner of East End Brewing Co. makes sure...
If you could not guess, I am from Virginia, and yes, I will shamelessly promote my home’s variety of benefits. Here in VA we possess: beautiful mountain ranges, rolling hills, sandy beaches, picturesque vineyards, proximity to our nation’s capital, a strong...
SYNEK Draft System: Revolutionizing Home Beer Experience Last summer, SYNEK Draft System caught our attention with its innovative approach to bringing draft beer straight to our kitchen counters. Now, after a whopping $650,000 raised on Kickstarter, the final product...
Hop Heads and Hot Heads unite with this dish - Beer Basil Chicken! It’s light, spicy, and wildly complex. It can be served solo as an appetizer or can be paired with rice and veggies for an exotic summer cuisine. The beer marinade gives this dish an incredibly rich...
By: Pato Thornycroft Working in all three factions of the craft-brewing scene in the Chicagoland area (bartending, managing, and occasionally working as assistant brewer) is a not so secret avenue for networking through the craft beer industry. Sometimes you are...
Guest Blogger: Brigid Kane-Smith I remember doing a brewery tour with a very entertaining and enigmatic tour guide named Ian at Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, FL last July. One of the facts that was mind blowing to me was that at the time, if Cigar City Brewing had...
June is already here and before long, summer will be upon us along with a smattering of summer seasonals. Summer craft beers aren’t a genre per se, but they tend to have similar characteristics: light, crisp, refreshing, mild to moderate hop profile, and many use...
