Category Archives: Food and drink

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness… Although Charles Dickens was talking about the French Revolution when he wrote those words, you’d almost … Continue reading →

Few things get a beer geek ready to talk your ear off than name-dropping a sour beer or two. Sour beers are more of a distinct continent on Planet Beer than a style as there are many styles of sour … Continue reading →

For most homebrewers, buying your first pump is a significant investment in your brewing system. A good brew pump will speed up wort transfers and allow you to recirculate your mash. This will not only improve the clarity of the … Continue reading →

The German beer purity law, the Reinheitsgebot, allows for four basic ingredients: water, hops, malt, and yeast. It’s a fine tradition, although we’re happy to make exceptions for oatmeal stout, Belgian styles, and fruit beers, to name a few. Still, … Continue reading →