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 […]
The Boilermaker Series from Sugar House Distillery
What’s in the life of a barrel? Its existence centers around providing flavor and complexity to fermented and distilled beverages. For many, a lifetime will see more than one type of fluid contained within its staves. A barrel can be passed around from place to place, but sometimes it comes home to where life began. […]
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 […]
On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Boots
Women of the growing Utah chapter of the Pink Boots Society gathered at the Roosters B Street Brewery in Ogden on March 8th, International Women’s Day, to brew an empowering beer they dubbed “On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Boots.” The Pink Boots Society is an international organization dedicated to supporting and enabling women to succeed […]