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.
New Realm Tyrannosaurus Flex turns 3, goes metallic
New Realm Tyrannosaurus Flex first debuted onHalloween week 2019. The dinosaurs may be gone, but this beer is back from seasonal extinction. This imperial can of haze is rocking a sweet 80’s vibe and one of the largest land predators to ever exist. The New Realm team used all New Zealand hops for this release – …
Ballast Point Brewing – Brewing For Diversity Program Awards Two Scholarships
(SAN DIEGO, CA) – Ballast Point has awarded two full scholarships as part of its inaugural Brewing for Diversity partnership… read post The post Ballast Point Brewing – Brewing For… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More
Enroll in the AHA Homebrew Club Insurance Program
Homebrew club insurance open enrollment is open and runs to September 1, 2021. The insurance policy period will run from September 1, 2021 to September 1, 2022. Sign-up your club through West’s Insurance club enrollment form. * * * By John Moorhead, American Homebrewers Association The AHA’s general and liquor liability insurance for homebrew clubs is facilitated through …
Tek Cyear uh de Root, Part Two — The Deliberate Reconstruction of the Charleston Schützenfest
High school football is damn near a religion in Charleston, and it was a religion I was part of as a student. What’s striking about my gridiron experience is that, even as a teenage athlete, I was a witness to Charleston’s racial hierarchy in action. Summerville High School was a crosstown rival to my school, …
January Style of the Month-Strong Lagers & Bocks
“Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!” Martin Luther, native of Einbeck. When you hear ‘strong lager’ you probably think Doppelbock, (arguably the most popular of them) but the world of strong lagers also includes …
In the Midst of a Pandemic, Breweries Are Giving Back to their Communities
Since the pandemic hit in early 2020, the food and beverage industry has been hit particularly hard. But that hasn’t stopped breweries across the country from finding ways to give back to their local communities. And by giving back to charities, breweries aren’t just helping others — they are gaining loyal customers and helping themselves …
Bell’s Double Two Hearted Ale makes summer return
Bell’s Double Two Hearted Ale makes another return to shelves in July 2021. For years, Bell’s Two Hearted Ale overtook Russian River Pliny the Elder as #1 India Pale Ale in America, according to Zymurgy Magazine, published by the American Homebrewer’s Association. Elder had the spot for seven years straight. Two Hearted Ale has both …
9 Mead Recipes Made with Berries
Mead can be as simple as combining water, honey, and yeast, but it doesn’t have to stop there. A myriad of ingredients—from herbs and spices to fruits and vegetables—have been added to mead with great success. Berries are among some of the more prevalent fruit additions and can add layers of complexity that can help …
New Realm Brewing Shares Details on Transcendental Double IPA
(ATLANTA, GA) – In their continuous pursuit to explore innovation that comes from new and experimental hop varieties, New Realm… read post The post New Realm Brewing Shares Details on… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More
Tek Cyear uh de Root, Part Three — The Lost Potential of Charleston Beer
Mr. Sammy Backman has been a family friend since I was three years old. A significant part of my upbringing took place on James Island at Backman’s Seafood, a family-owned dock and seafood market that’s been around since the late 1950s. In my life, I’ve never referred to him as anything other than “Mr. Sammy.” …