I can’t think of a better way to kick off a new year than with a high elevation, high ABV beer festival. The Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines festival has been running for 19 years, and is currently hosted in the ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado. My first Big Beers experience occurred early last year, […]
Date Code Confusion
Fresh Beer = Better Beer Yes, there are some delicious exceptions to the mantra, but most styles are best consumed fresh. Acquiring beer directly from the brewery is the best way to insure your pint is at its best. However, a stop at the brewery isn’t always a possibility. Alas! It’s the 21st century! […]
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 […]
Favorite Beer Blends
Over the last several weeks, I have thoroughly enjoyed experimenting with various beer mixes. It’s become a bit of an obsession at this point. Not only have I discovered some winning combinations, but I’ve found the exercise to be quite enlightening when it comes to how different flavors work with each other. In my previous […]
Beers Worth Celebrating
The holidays are an excellent excuse to get holly jolly with friends and loved ones. As much as I love a good reason to raise a glass full of the frothy stuff, there are some beers that give cause for a holiday all their own. Some of these are seasonally appropriate, and some of these […]