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Working Glass Hero
During a recent visit to the United Kingdom, I had the pleasure of meeting a very unique and, some might say, opinionated Brit.Of all the items that we discussed, his disdain for being served incorrectly by barfolk was the one that shown brightest.He’s been called a “Branded Glass Fundamentalist” by his friends. We, though, should refer to him as a “Working Glass Hero”.His story is below (in original form).________________________ A Branded Glass Fundamentalist? A man walks into a bar. Asks for a beer. Nothing fancy. The Barman serves him. In a very nice branded glass. But it’s the wrong branded glass. Now if that man happened to be me, my…
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Interview with a Homebrewer – VA Brewer
Bringing to the podium, a modern homebrewer with a Real Ale bent. Having spent time in the land of Pilsner (Czech), missing the smooth dark roastyness of a Porter or Stout, we give to you Alistair Reece. @Fuggled to the twitterverse and Velky Al to those that know him, he sits on the comfy computer chair of fame for this grueling homebrew interview. Take it away Al. Name: Alistair Reece aka Velky Al Day Job: Business Development Director for a web design company When did you start homebrewing?My first brew was in February 2009 when I bought a kit for a mild ale, chucked in some rauchmalt and used Wyeast…
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Cruise Brews (or lack of)
I stepped about the cruise ship with high hopes. Here I was, being treated to a cruise by my mother and having to pay for almost nothing. I anticipated just lazing around sipping on a few cold ones while we floated by the lovely islands of the western Caribbean. Being my first cruise, I wanted to experience everything. The shows, the food, the casino and the nightlife. Being a beerophile, my first thought was of what kind of selection was I going to be able to partake of, so head straight to the beer menu I did. What I found was, let\’s say, a bit of a letdown.…
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Saranac Caramel Porter
Saranac Caramel Porter is a Robust, flavorful porter Reminiscent of a by-gone era. True to brewing tradition, we’ve used dark caramel malt, as well as Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops for smooth, yet slightly bitter, roasted flavor, look for hints of the real caramel used in brewing this delicious beer!
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Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck
Brewing quality beer has always been the number one priority at Castle Brewery Van Honsebrouck. Our aim is to delight and surprise beer lovers in Belgium and beyond with tasteful, original and new brews. To innovate, experiment and develop our own style; it’s all in the Van Honsebrouck genes.
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Interview with a Homebrewer – NoCal Al
Up next in our ongoing interview series is a man with drive and ambition to spare. He comes to us from lovely Novato, CA. When he’s not out whipping someone into shape, he can probably be found whipping up his next batch of homebrew. Let’s give a warm cellar welcome for Mr. Alan Atha. You can also find out more about Alan at his blog Beltane Brewing Name: Alan Atha Day Job: Personal Trainer/Cycling Coach When did you start homebrewing? I went full bore one year ago. What got you into homebrewing? A person? An unfulfilled interest? Sheer boredom? I had the flu and was in bed reading a…
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Weyerbacher Brewing Company
