As a preface, I’d like to make it well known the off flavor spikes suggested in this post are in no way a substitute for the professionally produced off flavor spikes used in tasting exams for the Cicerone Certification Program, Beer Judge Certification Program, or other beer related organization. I highly recommend purchasing the recommended […]
Dark Affinities – Beer & Food Pairing
The recent spring snowfall in Salt Lake City that blanketed the area from peak to valley in one last (I hope) dumping of snow inspired me to give some of my favorite dark beers one last hurrah before the lighter colored pilsners and blonde ales of summer take their place. What better way to celebrate […]
Brews & Bites with Kiitos
Attention foodies! This one’s for you. I attended the latest edition of Brews & Bites at SLICE (Salt Lake Institute of Culinary Education) where I was treated to an evening of exceptional dishes paired with beer from a local brewery. The spotlight brewery for March was Kiitos Brewing, winner of GABF (Great American Beer Festival) […]
Guinness Blonde Blondies with Jameson Caramel Drizzle
Though I consider most holidays to be drinking holidays, I can’t think of one more appropriate for an equal celebration of beer and whiskey than Saint Patrick’s Day. And if you had half a lucky horseshoe for a brain, you’d know neither of those are naturally green. Please pardon my purist nature when I say […]
A Very Merry Peppermint Stout Waffle
If ever there was a morning for indulgence, I’d say Christmas morning is it. As children, my brother and sister and I would wait impatiently behind a red bow stretching across the hallway while my Dad stoked the fire and my Mom made some final touches on the room. When everything was just right, we […]
Coffee Beer – The Timeless Potation
As a child, I was taught the time of each day was split in half by the midday, or noon. Ante meridiem (a.m.) indicated the time before noon, and post meridiem (p.m.) indicated the time after noon. The simple time split, along with a display of hours and minutes, helps anyone bound to the construct […]