Mash Tun Time Machine

All that's old is new, and I for one welcome our Victorian throwback overlords. There seems to be a developing trend in the world of IPA: a hearkening back to the days of yore with ultra-traditionalist rebrews of 19th century export ales from the days of the Raj.

Beware the Ides of Märzen

Or don't beware, that's cool too. Amber lager is delicious, whether you call it Oktoberfest or Märzen .

Short on Supply, High on Concepts

I've had a couple years' run wherein my brewing has been a gently purring animal.

Tastes have become recipes. Those recipes have met practices on brewdays, and then found their way through the cell membranes of various yeasts, until the whole was poured into pint glasses. Those glasses were emptied into dozens of parched mouths; occasionally, a few of those mouths gave coherent, positive feedback. My three & some odd years of homebrewing have led me to a fine place where the only limits have been my imagination, palate & budget.

The Season for Beer

You say it's January and I'm dressed for summer?

I frequently find myself drinking beer styles out of season. Oh, the scandal. Perhaps we homebrewers prefer to break with preconceived notions.

What's in a name?

Cascadian Dark or Black IPA or American-style India Black Ale? 

Do I look like my favorite beer?

*Thanks to the Cesar dog food company for that bit of brilliance.

Ever see those ads where the owners look like their dogs? No? Here's an example:

Cooking with the Belgians

I want to start by saying that this is the best cookbook I've ever bought.

An Ode to Bitter

British bitter is one of my favorite styles to brew. It's simple, cheap, and well balanced, much like yours truly.

American IPA

There's a foamy meniscus in an imperial pint that divides bitters from pale ales.

Around the BJCP Style Guidelines in 365 days

Fellow telescope owners, come out of the closet and come clean: have you ever done a Messier marathon? Me neither. That's a lot of lost sleep.

But what about a homebrew equivalent?