A current discussion thread on the ratebeer forums got me thinking about the best beer moments that I have had in 2010. Ok, so have the countless posts by other beer bloggers, but I love the mass of … [Read more...] about A Beer Review of 2010
A Pilgrimage to Kloster Andechs
The sun was already well on its way to dropping behind the jagged wall of the Alps when our S Bahn train from Munich finally pulled into Herrshing Central Station. We were going to be cutting it … [Read more...] about A Pilgrimage to Kloster Andechs
Europe Comes to a Close
I have to admit that I've been pretty bad about updates for the past few weeks. Between full-time school in Munich, living in a hostel, and then the last week and a half on the road (while still … [Read more...] about Europe Comes to a Close
Meanwhile, in Deutschland… Part 2
Here are some more notes from my time at Doemens Academy in Germany. Look for my "Into the Brew" column continuing in the December issue of West Coaster. November 10th - Started the morning with … [Read more...] about Meanwhile, in Deutschland… Part 2
Meanwhile, in Deutschland…
If you've picked up your copy of West Coaster, you've read "Into the Brew" which chronicles my journey to becoming a professional brewer at the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago. As part of … [Read more...] about Meanwhile, in Deutschland…
Chicago Gets Wind of San Diego Flavor: Stone Total Tap Tower Takeover Tour Two Thousand Ten Recap
Stone Brewing Co. San Diego County locals know the name well. The gargoyle, the majestic World Bistro and Gardens, and even CEO Greg Koch himself, are all staples of the local beer scene. What … [Read more...] about Chicago Gets Wind of San Diego Flavor: Stone Total Tap Tower Takeover Tour Two Thousand Ten Recap
Beer Style Spotlights: Tell Me What You Want!
Beer is a wonderfully varied beverage; from imperial stouts to Danish table beers, you can get almost any flavor from it. Beer has a very long and illustrious history, changing with the technology … [Read more...] about Beer Style Spotlights: Tell Me What You Want!
Black IPA is “officially” dead; meet “American-style India Black Ale”
As a fervent fan of all things hoppy, I have been eyeing the development of the black IPA with keen interest over the last several years. My first beer purchase on my 21st birthday was Stone Brewing … [Read more...] about Black IPA is “officially” dead; meet “American-style India Black Ale”
SF Beer Week thus far…
SF beer week is past the halfway point, so I though it would be good to share my experiences so far, and plans for the final weekend. Friday kicked things off with a boom, with the release of Pliny … [Read more...] about SF Beer Week thus far…
So I finally got around to brewing a porter…
Today I was up at my buddy Mike's house in Menlo Park brewing my first ever porter. I guess I just haven't been into brewing dark beers, (well, faux dark beers were my M.O. from the get go, but … [Read more...] about So I finally got around to brewing a porter…