It seems as if only last month I was wiping my brow and seeking liquid shade in the form of a frosty weissbier. My taste buds must feel the changing winds, as they, too, crave a warmer touch for colder days. A higher heft of alcohol and darker kilned malts are oft’ enough to elicit […]
Cooking with Beer: Butternut Squash Beer Cheese Soup
I know you’re sick to death of pumpkin spice and still bitter about Daylight Savings time coming to an end, but Fall isn’t just about the endless raking of leaves and relearning how to weather the cold. It’s soup season, y’all! Time to drag the blankets and slippers out of the closet and enjoy a […]
Lindemans Kriek Muffins
In a never-ending quest to incorporate beer with breakfast, I have discovered Kriek Muffins. Chewy, tangy, and the perfect friend for bitter coffee, these muffins made with sweet, cherry beer will start you off on the right foot. Lindemans Kriek is very low in alcohol, and only used to flavor this baked good, meaning you […]
So Some Beer, Chocolate, And Cheese Walked Into A Bar…
… actually, it was a brewery. And since we’ve decided to be so specific, it was Fisher Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, Utah, joined by The Chocolate Conspiracy and Raclette Machine in the name of flavor exploration and sensory discovery! On Sunday, August 12th, these three SLC gastronomic powerhouses teamed up for a pairing […]
Fine and Shandy, Thanks!
How you doin? Yes, I know. It’s hot. And the added waft of wildfire smoke over the Salt Lake valley is making me feel as if I’m being prepped for an afternoon BBQ. I can almost feel the sizzle and the click of tongs nearby. Those intense rays of light zapping toward you from that […]
Spent Grain Dog Treats
Beer fills in the cracks of our human bonds to make them stronger. It gives an elasticity to tested nerves and smooths the wrinkles creased by fraught days. Bristly attitudes subside. Smiles grow and widen. It brings an air of commonality between those of an opposite nature, and rounds the edges of social interaction. It’s […]