Hi. My name is Lauren Lerch, and I am an addict. It started with just a few books. First it was Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher. Then it was How to Brew by John Palmer. And well, now I’ve got books I don’t even remember buying. I sometimes dote on one or two. Like a […]
Beer Feels Like a Party in My Mouth!
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 […]
Gluten – The Soul of Malt
If malt is the soul of beer, then gluten is the soul of malt. It provides elasticity to bread dough, and a fluffy chewiness when baked. It gives beer a texture of fullness and a pillowy foam. Without gluten, bread is flat and beer is thin. A world without gluten is deflated and found […]
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 […]
Beer – It’s What’s For Breakfast
Toast. Eggs. Bacon. Beer – It’s what’s for breakfast. Beer is also for dinner and lunch, but first things first. And that means breakfast! The other crafty beer girl has been preaching prudence when it comes to alcohol consumption, and she’s absolutely correct in her methods of moderation. So don’t listen to me. My words […]
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 […]