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.


Reviewed: Topa Topa Brewing Chief Peak IPA

From Topa Topa Brewing: “You’ve gone from shrubland to woodland to highland. When you stop to sip on a Chief Peak, the piney hops are first to arrive. The tropical tones of passion fruit, orange, and… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read …


Craft Beer Experts Shout Out The One IPA They Could Drink Forever

IPAs offer a perfect respite from the winter warmers we often turn to during the colder months. Here are 14 gems, picked by … Read More


A Big Day for Small Breweries: Celebrate Small Brewery Sunday This Nov. 28

Small Brewery Sunday — observed every Sunday following Thanksgiving — is a day we make a point to support small and independent breweries with our dollars. Because these small businesses can’t do it alone! They need us to step up and order a pint, fill a growler, and stock the fridge. Let’s heed their call! …


‘Tis the Season to Be Beery  

Tis’ the season for some craft-beer delight and gathering ‘round a table full of holiday cheer as celebrations begin with family and friends from far and near. Ooof. OK. Let’s pause here for a minute on the Hallmark movies, whole nut displays no one ever eats, and fruit cake. Let’s talk beer. And let’s make …


Reviewed: Firestone Walker Cinnamon Dolce Nitro Stout

From Firestone Walker: “Cinnamon Dolce Stout is a nitro milk stout conditioned on whole Madagascar vanilla beans and cinnamon sticks. The malt profile is designed to provide rich coffee, chocolate,… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Conflux #2 White IPA Clone

Perform a multi-stage infusion mash with rests at 125° F (52° C) for 10 minutes, 130° F (54° C) for 20 minutes, 140° F (60° C) for 30 minutes,160° F (71°C) for 15 minutes, and 172° F (78° C) for 5 minutes. Ferment at 65° F (18° C) for two days, then allow temperature to …


Guinness releases barrel-aged Mint Chocolate Stout

Baltimore, Maryland-based Guinness Open Gate Brewery has a new seasonal imperial stout ahead of the holidays – Guinness Mint Chocolate Stout.  The imperial stout is brewed with dried mint leaves, then conditioned on pure cacao (chocolate), then aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels. “Chocolate and mint are a classic flavor combination, and the way those flavors …


Hi-Wire Gingerbread 10W-40 Imperial Stout

Hi-Wire Gingerbread 10W-40 drops today, the latest in a creative line of imperial stouts from the Asheville, North Carolina brewery.  Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Ginger. Cinnamon. Vanilla. Lactose.) Availability: 16oz Cans. Debut: 11/12/21 8% ABV The post Hi-Wire Gingerbread 10W-40 Imperial Stout appeared first on Beer Street Journal. Read More


2021 Homebrew Holiday Gift Guide

Browse this year’s new and noteworthy items, all great gifts for the homebrewers and craft beer lovers on your list. Access the gift guide. The post 2021 Homebrew Holiday Gift Guide appeared first on American Homebrewers Association. Read More


8 and All — Finding the Black Charlestonians Who Made Edmund Egan

“The BREW-HOUSE is now, and will (for the future) constantly be supplied with good TABLE BEER; and those who may be pleased to send their orders, will be punctually served, by Their humble Servant, Edmund Egan.” So went Egan’s advertisement in the South Carolina Gazette in November 1772. Referring to himself as a servant was …