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.


Maui Brewing Co. Imperial Coconut Porter

Mash grains 60 min at 152°F (67°C). Boil 90 min, adding hops and cane sugar as indicated. Ferment at 65°F (18°C) until final gravity is reached. Rack to secondary and add toasted coconut. Allow to condition 7 days before bottling or kegging. The post Maui Brewing Co. Imperial Coconut Porter appeared first on American Homebrewers …


New Year’s Resolutions For Beer Writers, Drinkers and Brewers

It’s not too late to think about New Year’s resolutions. Although, let’s be honest, mid-February wouldn’t be too late. That’s the arbitrary nature of New Year’s resolutions. They’re what we know we… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


New Glarus Brewing Fat Squirrel

From New Glarus Brewing: 100% Wisconsin malt of six different varieties impart the natural toasted color to this bottle conditioned unfiltered ale. Clean hazelnut notes result from these carefully… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Our Thirty Favorite New Colorado Craft Beers From 2021

The second thing that happened is that breweries have begun to roll out more beers that fit into those centrist categories — … Read More


Podcast EP 220 – The 2022 Prediction Show

We are finishing out 2021 with our forward looking 2022 Prediction Show! Andy and Danny discuss and predict on the following beer topics: – Quick Green Flash / Sweetwater news. – Reaction… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Basic Kombucha

Boil water and add tea leaves. Steep 1–5 minutes, depending upon tea variety. Remove tea leaves and stir in sugar until it dissolves. Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and allow to come to room temperature (70–80°F or 21–27°C). Add sweetened tea to sanitized fermenter, then add SCOBY and 2 cups of starter …


Here are the top 12 Michigan craft beers I tasted in 2021

From lagers and porters to imperial IPAs and wild ales, here are Spirits of Detroit writer Brian Manzullo’s best Michigan … Read More


Dust Bowl Brewing Announces Third Taproom in Elk Grove, CA

(Turlock, CA) – After much anticipation, Dust Bowl Brewing Co. announces the opening of its third taproom located in Elk Grove, California. Marketed as the Old Town Tap House, Dust Bowl Brewing… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Meet Humble Parlor Brewing, the new Kensington microbrewery from a 28-year-old Temple alum

Humble Parlor Brewing Co. is a new microbrewery founded by a young CPA who decided to turn his passion into a career. Read More


A Beer Writer Ranks His Favorite American Craft Beers Of 2021

And if you know anything about these many, many craft breweries, it’s that they like to launch new beers. A lot. The idea of … Read More