We already know we are in a beer renaissance. All over the country drakonian laws are being challenged so that we as a nation can enjoy the beers we have finally realized we crave and love. It is time to take up the next stage of our freedom for the beverages of our choice. In…

I remember a time in my life (although I was too young to drink… perish the thought) when there weren’t as many breweries as there are now. Actually, this thought comes out a bit prematurely. I should have started by saying I was reminded of some beer commercials from when I was younger. Of course,…

For the most part the beers I brew are my own. What I mean by this is I do not try to make clone brews (for the most part). I create my own recipes following classic style guidelines. In the end there is pretty much only one beer I brew that I have found only…

Tonight I undertake the Dunkleweizen. I made some minor recipe changes based on ingredients on hand. But nothing too drastic. I find more and more that there are beers that I really enjoy at certain times of the year. Of course, historically, brewers long before me figured that out already. When this beer is ready,…

I find I really could use another kegerator right now. Even with taking a small break from brewing (which became longer than intended), I find myself with quite a bit of beer on hand. Its been a serious effort of bottling to clear out kegs so I can move beers around. As it is right…

Here I am, multitasking of course, watching some anime(Moribito (which is a well done one)), playing Emerald Empire on facebook and drinking some Kolsch. I find myself liking it more and more. At first I thought maybe I hopped it a little too much. But I am finding lately that it is more based on…

First off, I have to say wow, I am so glad the holidays are finally over. It seems like as soon as the holiday season hit this ugly, ultrabright storm of whoosh hit. Gladly, it all went by in a blur. But at the same time, I got so little accomplished. The last beer brewed…