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 … Read more

‘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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more