I recently returned from my residency week for the American Brewers Guild as part of the Craft Brewers Apprenticeship program. I enjoyed meeting the other 23 people in the program and had a blast working and learning in the brewery. I now have a ...
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Steph’s New Brew Review: Jabby Brau
Jack’s Abby Brewing Jabby Brau, a 20 IBU 4.5% ABV Session Lager - Jack’s Abby Brewing, located in Framingham, Massachusetts, was founded by the three Hendler brothers, Jack, Eric, and Sam in January 2011. Jack started out as a homebrewer and ...
A Visit to ShawneeCraft Brewery
This past summer, Wayne and I met Jason Startari from ShawneeCraft Brewing Company, located in Shawnee on Delaware, PA. They were holding an event at one of the Foodery locations in Philadelphia during Philly Beer Week where we enjoyed their ...
Gift Ideas for the Beer Lover on Your List
The holiday shopping season is finally upon us. For better or worse, it’s time to go out (or search the Internet) for the perfect gift for that special someone. I have come up with a list of totally awesome gifts for that certain someone in your ...
Steph’s New Brew Review: Big Hoppy
Lawson’s Finest Liquids Big Hoppy, a 7.5% Black IPA - “Straight from the Green Mountains to your head,” Lawson’s Finest Liquids makes deliciously wonderful beers in Warren, Vermont. Lawson’s sets themselves apart from others with their unique ...
Steph’s New Brew Review: Hop Centric
Two Brothers Brewing Company Hop Centric, a 100.1 IBU 9.9% ABV Double IPA Appearance Hazy amber with creamy off-white head. Aroma Pine, grapefruit with a sweet aromas of malt and caramel. Taste Roasted malt; followed by sweet caramel and brown ...
Holiday Beer Events 2013
Craving a dark, roasty ale to fend off winter’s chill? Searching for a fun holiday beer event? Look no further! Here is a list of holiday and/or winter themed brew happenings – tasings, food, music and seasonal mirth – coming up ...
Steph’s New Brew Review: Big Daddy IPA
Speakeasy Ales and Lagers Big Daddy IPA, a 6.5% ABV 55 IBU India Pale Ale Big Daddy IPA is a generously dry-hopped yet extremely drinkable American-style India Pale Ale. This IPA is brewed with Two Row Pale and Light Munich malts. The hop bill ...
Steph’s New Brew Review: Velvet Merlin
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Velvet Merlin, a 5.5% ABV Seasonal Oatmeal Stout Firestone Walker Brewing Company is located in Paso Robles, California. The company was formed in 1996 by brother-in-laws Adam Firestone and David Walker after ...
Steph’s New Brew Review: Kvasir
Dogfish Head’s Kvasir (pronounced va-SEER), a 10% ABV Nordic grog (an ancient ale brewed with lingonberry, cranberry, birch syrup, honey, cranberry juice, and herbs) Dogfish Head brewed this Scandinavian ancient ale with the help of biomolecular ...
