With its light body, spicy, subtle citrus flavors, and dry finish, the Belgian-style saison is perfect for summer consumption. Though not as approachable as a simple light lager, the complexity it has to offer makes the saison worth falling in love with. Saison is the French word for season. The beer – which comes from […]
Brettanomyces Misconceptions
The wild and unknown are often misunderstood, surrounded by myths and assumptions mistakenly accepted as fact and spread thinly on the unknowing by the ill-informed know-it-alls seeking praise and glory for knowing “cool facts”. You know nothing, Jon Snow. But instead of leaving you out in the cold (as nice as it might seem right […]
Drinking Like It’s 1941
It was 1941. The world was at war for the second time in the 20th century, and the ripples of the 13-year-long Prohibition of alcohol in the United States (1920-1933) was still being felt as strongly as the moonshine that made its way into hip flasks during the ban. Despite the rough political climate (or […]
Solstice Malt Brings Malting Back To Utah
Craft beer is all around us (and in us, for that matter). Folks from all walks of life have been enjoying a revival of flavor, variety, and locality as new breweries pop up in cities and neighborhoods nationwide that are seemingly within a stone’s throw of one’s front door. Consumers have been passing up the […]
¡Cerveza de Mexico!
Americans love their Mexican beers! A crystal clear bottle of Corona with a juicy lime has become synonymous with beautiful weather, sunny beaches, and good times. The Mexican lager has become so popular in the US that Miller SAB and Anheuser-Busch have attempted their own versions (Miller Chill, Bud Lite Lime). Now, even craft breweries […]
Tasty Reads for Beer-Minded Bookworms: 2018 Edition
Over a year has passed since I first admitted my beer book addiction to the world. Much has changed since then, but my unyielding urge to snatch bargain beer books from thrift store and virtual shelves has remained much the same. Entering my 30s, traveling to Germany, and changing my place of employment have had […]