And by that I mean the giddy holiday spirit that makes grown, bearded men squeal with joy. You didn’t think I was promoting serving alcohol to children, did you? Tisk, tisk. Holiday cheer is for all people, “to kids from 1 to 92”. As an aside, 5-year-old me used to be worried for my great […]
Pliny the Elder vs Elephino: Blind Pig Edition
In August, I published my Pliny the Elder vs Elephino taste-off results. If you missed it, you can read all about it here. Of course, everyone has their own preference, but one comment I received more than once referred to folks liking an IPA called “Blind Pig” better than Pliny the Elder. Since I’d never […]
Yeast – To Kill Or Not To Kill?
That is the question each brewery must answer for itself. Cost, consistency, and dedication to the craft all play a part in this decision. Either choice, to kill or not to kill the yeast, yields an acceptable product fit for consumption. So why all the fuss, you ask? Let’s chew on some basics first, and […]
Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout for dessert!
Big Bad Baptist by Epic Brewing Co. is more than just a dessert beer. It IS the dessert! If you haven’t had the pleasure, listen up. It’s an Imperial stout brewed with coffee and cocoa nibs, then aged in bourbon barrels. The result is a 12% abv beer with a coffee mocha flavor and a […]
14 Days, 14 Breweries – Part 2
Back for more, eh? If you missed part one, you can read it here. Been there, done that, and ready for part two? Then grab a beer and let’s get to it! Dark Horse Brewing Company – Marshall, MI Dark Horse is one of those small town breweries turned hot spot thanks to the History […]
Fluid Art: Fall 2015 Review
As I explained in my earlier blog post, Fluid Art: A Cultural Pairing of Craft Beer and Contemporary Art , this event is a wonderful way to expand your mind by viewing the latest exhibitions that the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has to offer while enjoying local craft beer from Utah Brewer’s Guild Breweries. Each […]