When it comes to evaluating beer, “mouthfeel” is the category I am most intimidated by. What does it even mean? My mouth feels like there’s beer in it. Assessing the mouthfeel of a beer isn’t all that complicated; it just takes a mental shifting of gears. When you think about it, mouthfeel is a huge […]
Bonneville Brewery: A Beacon of Refreshment in Utah’s West Desert
Thirty miles west of Salt Lake City on the other side of the Oquirrh Mountains, lies a valley and a city called Tooele (too-EL-ǝ). You’ll find it nestled next to the mountains near the Great Salt Lake at the edge of the vast expanse of Utah’s West Desert, home to the Bonneville Salt Flats of […]
A Healthy Happy Beer Drinker
When you’re as passionate about beer as I am, it can be difficult to find balance. But, to live life to its fullest, balance is exactly what you need. Many times I’ve found myself in need of a balance check. What I’ve found is that my quality of life is better when I’m taking good […]
Cooking With Beer: Brown Ale-Brined Turkey
There’s nothing like a great roasted turkey during the Holidays! Food is what I look forward to most this time of year. Food…and beer! I’ve recently been trying my hand at cooking with beer. So when I saw this recipe for a brown ale-brined turkey in my copy of The Craft Beer Cookbook, I knew […]
2 Row Brewing is Growing Up
When I first met the Colemans, their fledgling brewery was just a few months old. Brian and DeDe’s “Mom & Pop” enterprise had just four beers wearing generic labels and no employees other than their college-age son, Derek, to help them run things. They’ve come a long way since then! 2 Row celebrated its 1st […]
Cooking With Beer: Vegan Pumpkin Loaf Cake
I recently acquired The Craft Beer Cookbook by the Beeroness, Jacquelyn Dodd. There are so many cool recipes inside it that I’m excited to try! Cooking with beer isn’t about boozing up your food. According to the book, beer can be an effective tool in the kitchen for leavening, tenderizing, and adding flavor. Since this […]