Recently, over 120 college and university presidents called on Congress to “consider” lower the drinking age from 21 to 18. The Amethyst Initiative is the brainchild of John McCardell, President Emeritus of Middlebury College, who’s…
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This story from the Wall Street Journal is not the most informative article on hops you will ever have the pleasure of reading. Then again, it’s from the Journal, not Beer Advocate. Little different audience they’re appealing to, I guess.Target demo…
This beer has a classic lager aroma, light malt and no hops. The color is straw and very clear with plenty of bubbles coming up from the bottom. The head is medium with medium retention.There is a strange sweet taste to this beer, a slightly off fru…
I’ve lived my life evaluating beer and often work late. There are lots of reasons why I assess beer’s personality when having a beer. pay attention when I’m taste beer with a purpose. I want to share with you a few …
Bachelor ESB is a beer that I can remember reading about in one of legendary beer writer Michael Jackson’s book Ultimate Beer. It has been a long sought after beer for me. In this book, Jackson describes the beer as, “big-tasting” and “notably firm an…
Well, we all know that the real reason I drink beer is to help other people. So, when I see a beer like the Reunion ‘08 that benefits bone cancer research, then of course I’m going to pick it up. Besides that, it sounds pretty good – Bis…
I received this from Todd Ashman, head brewer at FiftyFifty Brewing Co., a few weeks back and have wanted to provide more of a commentary with it. Realizing now that I won’t have the time, I figured it was better to share it was is – it’s pretty cool….
I found this really cool article in Mental Floss’ special election issue (Mental Floss is a magazine that specializes in trivial knowledge. It is well written, informative and also has an humorous side.) The title of this issue is “T…
The California Brewers Festival has been around for a number of years and is put on by the local Rotary club. In fact the judging for this event features many Rotary members, mingled in among beer judges (mostly members of the Gold Country Brewers Ass…