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.


Sour Squash Ale

Mash at 156°F (69°C) for 90 min. Ferment around 65°F (18°C). When primary fermentation is complete, rack to secondary with 0.2 oz./gal. (1.5 g/L) red-wine soaked medium toast French oak cubes, or into a red wine barrel. Carbonate to 2.2 volumes of CO2. The post Sour Squash Ale appeared first on American Homebrewers Association. Read …


Ecliptic Brewing Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Eighth Orbit Italian Pilsner

(Portland, OR) – In celebration of Ecliptic Brewing’s Eighth Anniversary on October 20th, the company will release an Italian-style Pilsner in both draft and 16-ounce cans. Eighth Orbit:… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Texas craft brewers react to emerging beer trends with both new and backward-looking styles

The craft beer market has grown more diverse than ever, from the rise of classic lagers and nearly lost historical beers to a … Read More


11 Strong IPA Recipes You Can Make At Home

IPAs can quickly get into “strong ale” territory, often being accompanied with descriptors like double, triple, and imperial. These 11 strong IPA recipes show various examples of creating strong but tasteful IPAs that boast the best of malt and hops. Looking for more? Visit our Beer Recipe Library! Quad-Boiled, Non-Stopped, Big Hopped & Pretzel-Topped Double …


AHA Governing Committee Call for Nominations

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Governing Committee is soliciting nominations for 3 open seats in 2022. Governing Committee positions are three-year terms. About the AHA Governing Committee The AHA Governing Committee is an advisory committee to the AHA staff and Brewers Association Board of Directors. The members of the Governing Committee are elected by the members of …


Homebrewing Is Legal, but the Fight Continues

By John Moorhead, American Homebrewers Association October 14, 1978, is an important craft beer. It is the date President Jimmy Carter signed bill HR1337, which included the federal legalization of home beer making in the United States without federal taxation. On February 1, 1979, homebrewing officially became legal, kicking off the next mission to develop …


Back in Black — How London’s Contemporary Brewers Are Reclaiming the City’s Porter Traditions

Imagine you’re standing in the middle of London’s West End. By Centre Point (the 34-story, 1960s Brutalist tower block), facing northeast towards the Dominion Theatre, to be precise. This puts you at a crossroads. Tottenham Court Road runs north from here, New Oxford Street east, Charing Cross Road south, and Oxford Street west. It’s not …


A Visit to Alvarado St. Brewery and Restaurant

For the past few years, we have had a very positive connection with Alvarado St. Brewery out of Monterey and Salinas, CA. We’ve had the beers, we’ve partied with the owners and brewers at… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


‘Every Can Counts’ — Boycotting Coors in Colorado, the Castro, and Beyond

In the early 1970s, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union wasn’t known for playing nice. Teamsters at the time had a reputation for shady mob connections—think Jimmy Hoffa—and violent scrapes with other unions, such as the United Farm Workers (UFW). A large portion of its membership was known not just for being socially conservative, …


Ballast Point Introduces New Seasonal Blood Orange Lager

(SAN DIEGO, CA)   – Ballast Point announced this week the release of its refreshing seasonal specialty beer, simply: Blood Orange Lager. Made in the Pilsner style, Blood Orange Lager is light and… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More