Apparently my website was lost. Working diligently to recover as much of it as I can. My apologies.
Update. I was able to recover most of the text content from the beginning through February 2024. Unfortunately, it appears all images are gone, and all content from February through today (August 3) is lost, including the email subscriber list. I’m bummed and and am going to take some time to determine my next steps.
I’d appreciate it if you were to resubscribe to my newsletter, but completely understand if you don’t want to.
In the meantime, you can peruse the archives below.
Dogfish Head and Patagonia Provisions Collab on Kernza Pils
(Sausalito, CA) – In a continuing effort to scale regenerative farming practices, Patagonia Provisions and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery have partnered to launch Kernza® Pils, a distinctively… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More
5 Videos Going Beyond Beer Fermentation
For many of us, discovering how to make beer at home inspired us to look for other intriguing projects that involve fermentation. From usual suspects like mead and cider to fermented foods like kimchi, homebrewers are successful in transferring their knowledge of beer fermentation to other delicious projects. The following five videos are recordings from …
Mother Earth Brew Co. Releases Dimensional Universe Hazy IPA
(Vista, CA & Nampa, ID) – March 9TH, 2022. Mother Earth’s second Beer + Art series release of 2022 hit shelves this week with a wild new label and impressive hop combo to boot. Known for… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read …
5 Videos on Beer Ingredients
Understanding brewing ingredients is crucial in being able to conceptualize the character of your next homebrew and then bring it to life with ingredients from the brew shop. The following videos are recordings from Homebrew Con where skilled homebrewers and industry professionals share insight on malty, hops, yeast, and more! For access to more videos …
Goodbye to ‘Grandfather Geuze’ — Armand Debelder Dies at 70
Early on Sunday, March 6, 2022, Armand Debelder—known as “Opa Geuze” or “Grandfather Geuze”—passed away after a two-year battle with prostate cancer. His partner, Nancy Bossin, was with him at the end. The past years had been difficult, with the COVID-19 pandemic putting treatments on hold, and a recent diagnosis of diabetes further complicating matters. …
A day drinking stout: Wild Heaven Smiling Eyes
Wild Heaven Smiling Eyes, a dry Irish stout debuts Friday at both brewery locations. This lower alcohol beer is brewed with black and chocolate malts, for a pronounced roasted flavor. The Irish Stout started in London over 300 years ago. Then, it was called a porter, not a stout. The base malt was a dry, …
Firestone Walker Invitational returns after 2 years, sold out
The Firestone Walker Invitational is a pretty epic festival, held in June each year. It sold out in 2020, and ultimately was canceled due to the growing pandemic. After two years, Firestone Walker is ready to host the festival once again, announcing the brewery lineup as well as a own “Ultimate Firestone Walker Experience” A …
AHA Governing Committee Monthly Meeting Summary: February 2022
Here is a summary of the February 2022 meeting of your American Homebrewers Association Governing Committee (GC): Governing Committee election run through March 31. There are 12 people running for three seats on the Governing Committee. The deadline for signing up for Homebrew Club Insurance was March 1, 2022. If any clubs, homebrew shops, retailers, or supply groups …
Firestone Walker Shares Brewery Lineup + Ultimate Sweepstakes for FWIBF 2022
(Paso Robles, CA) – The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest is set to return on June 4, 2022 with a curated all-star cast of more than 55 breweries from around the world. “The Firestone… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More
Ukrainian brewer releases recipes for international collaboration
Last week, Pravda Brewery, located in Lviv, Ukraine shifted from making beer to Molotov cocktails. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the brewery has opened up their recipes and artwork to the world’s craft brewers. Pravda Brewery has made available the recipes and artwork of their award winning beers. The recipes include – Syla …