For those who are new to the world of homebrewing, getting started with all-grain brewing might seem a bit intimidating. You may find yourself gravitating towards extract brewing due to its simplicity, less equipment needs, and shorter brew days. However, what do you...
Beer & Food Pairing with Stout Beer
The Ultimate Stout Beer and Food Pairing Guide There are certain days when you crave more than just a light beer. Days when the rich, creamy, and robust flavors of a Stout Beer call out to you. Picture this: you’re in a cozy pub, and as you sip your beer, that...
The History of New Albion Brewing
The Legacy of New Albion Brewery: The Catalyst of the American Craft Beer Revolution Welcome back to another chapter of our deep dive into the incredible history of New Albion Brewery. Today, we're unearthing some of the most captivating articles about the icons,...
Beer Brittle Recipe
Beer will always go with food. Pairings as fancy as the “fresh” dinners at Stone Gardens (amazing. So amazing) to the basic beer and enormous greasy pizza or breakfast burrito at 11pm at night. Where there is beer, there is most always good food. Or passable food. ...
Beer Trading for Dummies
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...
New Albion Ale Launch Party, and History
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...
Spent Grain Pizza Dough Recipe
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...
Craft Brewers Unite Against Big Beer Anheuser Busch
Taking on Big Beer Craft Brewers are uniting and rallying around the attack on the independent breweries. AB InBev. acquired 10 craft brewers in the U.S. since 2011, attempting to "fast pass" their way into the fastest growing segment in the beer industry. "Attempting...
Millersburg Brewing Company Review
Article Update: Millersburg Brewing Co. wins Gold at the Great American Beer Festival in the Aged Beer Category. I have to tell you all, it’s pretty cool being a writer for Pints, Forks & Friends. I get to meet a lot of great people, learn a lot about the craft...
Deschutes Brewery and the name Mirror Pond Pale Ale
How did they come up with Mirror Pond Pale Ale? There is nothing like a crisp, cold craft beer we know, but what also brings a little tear to my eye is when a craft beer brand takes the extra effort to connect with their fans & customers. Very few craft brewers...










