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DuClaw Brewing Company
DuClaw is not your typical brewery. We consider the art of beer making sacred and maybe that’s why we’ve won more than 60 awards. And with more than 30 distinguished microbrews, ranging from Double IPAs to Barley Wines to Malts and beyond, we deliver on what we promise. If the label says Double IPA, then a Double IPA is what you’re drinking – and a damn good one, too.
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Bell’s Hopslam Ale
Starting with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle & culminating with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops, Bell’s Hopslam Ale possesses the most complex hopping schedule in the Bell’s repetoire. Selected specifically because of their aromatic qualities, these Pacific Northwest varieties contribute a pungent blend of grapefruit, stone fruit, and floral notes. A generous malt bill and a solid dollop of honey provide just enough body to keep the balance in check, resulting in a remarkably drinkable rendition of the Double India Pale Ale style.
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Interview with a Homebrewer – FireBrewer
Our first homebrew interview of the year is a hot one. Sitting in the comfy computer chair of fame is a nine year homebrewer hailing from Fallston, MD, USA. When he’s not fightin’ fires or savin’ peoples lives, he is more than likely firing up his brewing kit to make yet another tasty brew. We at CellarMonk applaud his career choice (selflessness is an awesome trait) and his choice of hobbies (beer). Gotta figure it’s pretty easy to clean the brewing kit with a firehose. Welcome to the CellarMonk Interview Series Mr. Keith Hipsley, known to the Twitterverse as @FireBrewer Name: Keith Hipsley Day Job: Career Firefighter/Paramedic When did you…
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Tapped Out
Who hasn’t been to a restaurant, bar or pub and ordered and received a beer that just wasn’t right. The problem could have been created at any point along the way after leaving the brewery (perhaps even in the brewery). Andy Sparhawk, the Brewers Association’s Craft Beer Program Coordinator, has written a very good article on just this problem: When Craft Beer Goes Bad: A Guide to Refusing a Beer Have a look at the article and come on back here and vote in our poll. Let us know how your beer did you wrong. Which beer flaw do you run into most when served in a bar/restaurant? {acepolls 2}
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Boston Breweries Van Hunks Pumpkin Ale
Van Hunks Pumpkin Ale – This unique blend of pumpkin, coriander, butternut, cinnamon and nutmeg is a complexed mix full with flavour. Its a rich blend of unusual ingredients that leave you wanting more.
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Boston Breweries Johnny Gold Weiss
Johnny Gold Weiss is slightly sweet and fruity, with a full body. It has a typical hefeweizen taste produced by Bavarian yeast. Strong clove and banana flavours with hints of vanilla. Johnny Gold Weiss is very lightly hopped leaving almost no bitterness. Bottle conditioning gives it a typical cloudy appearance.
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Boston Breweries Hazzard Ten Ale
Hazzard Ten Ale – If you’re a fizzy yellow beer drinker this is definitely not for you. With an alcohol content of 10% it is the strongest beer brewed in South Africa, the most defining character however is it’s flavour. It is dark red in colour, has a thick creamy head, and a strong malty character. The sweetness has been balanced by adding large amounts of hops to the beer after fermentation, a process called dry hopping. It’s definitely the beer that is the most fun to make.
