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.


NoDa Gordgeous Pumpkin Ale returns for a 8th time

NoDa Gordgeous Pumpkin Ale will make its seasonal appearance on August 13th. This North Carolina brewed pumpkin ale touts 100+ pounds of organic sugar and caramelized brown sugar, freshly cracked spices, and 42 pounds of pumpkin. The recipe started as head brewer Chad Henderson’s homebrew recipe more than a decade ago. (At one point he told Beer Street …


Pillars of Tradition — How a New Generation of Brewers Returned to Decoction Mashing

Earlier this summer, as the U.K.’s third COVID-19 lockdown slowly eased, I visited London’s newest Czech beer pub, Pivo. It was a joyous evening, one spent sinking pint after pint of Czech Lager served from side-pour taps. For those of us in the capital, it was the first chance to drink beers like Cvikov Sklar …


The Art Of The Rotating Beer Series

Why breweries are offering ever-changing recipes, and how it’s a win-win for everyone.   The bottle shop is pretty packed these days. To the left- a crisp pilsner from right up the road; to the right, an uber-hoppy milkshake IPA. Like clockwork, many of those beers will disappear within the week, supplanted by something new …


10 Colorado IPAs to Enjoy on National IPA Day

It’s no secret that Coloradans love a good IPA. For its day in the spotlight (August 5th), we’ve rounded up 10 of our … Read More


The 39 best Chicago breweries and taprooms

Home of Burnt City Brewing, Around the Bend Beer Co., Bold Dog Beer Co. and and Casa Humilde Cervecería Artesanal, this former warehouse brings a multitude of craft beer options to West Town. Read More


9 Fascinating Facts About IPA Beers

Though its origins are hazy, India pale ales first made their mark during the 18th century as hops became more important in … Read More


DuClaw Brewing Releases Classic Summertime Drink Inspired Beers

(Baltimore, MD) – DuClaw Brewing Company is giving classic summertime drinks a twist with their latest releases including ‘Getaway Message’ piña colada hazy… read post The post DuClaw Brewing… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


NoDa Roaring Riot, a lager for Carolina Panthers kicks off August

NoDa Roaring Riot cans return to kick off (pun intended) August. Brewed for the faithful beer drinking fans and hardcore tailgaters of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. The brewery is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and as you can probably imagine are big Panthers fans. NoDa Roaring Riot is dedicated to the passionate fan base. The …


Bay Area Homebrew Club Wins Radegast Club of the Year Award

By Efrain Villa Doing things the easy way has never been part of the Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts’ (DOZE) 25-year history, as exemplified by the homebrew club’s mouthful of a name. Fortunately, those wonderfully heady words usually get shortened to their acronym for the benefit of those of us who are not Scrabble champions. …


SoCal Cerveceros, America’s Largest Latino-Based Homebrew Club, Is Making Its Mark

Seven Latino men gathered on a Hacienda Heights driveway on a warm Southern California night. Shiny homebrewing equipment filled the garage so the fledgling craft brewers stood in the car port—pint glasses in hand—sharing names, hometowns and brewing experiences. The SoCal Cerveceros homebrew club was born. “We didn’t really know what it was going to …