Monthly Archives: March 2013

I tested my Lactantius Summer Gose last night.  This is the first sour beer I have produced.  Fairly basic recipe.  I fermented with a clean ale yeast (German Ale) and only used Lactobacillus initially.  After a few months, it has … Continue reading →

It’s been an incredible beer week here in Portland. Russian River has been shipping up kegs of Pliny the Younger which has caused a lot of buzz in the beer community. A lot of pubs/restaurants kept their tapping of it … Continue reading →

I kegged three beers today that should all be ready in about a week. First, the Double Red Rye IPA.  This beer is a beast!  The aroma is citrusy, tropical and wonderful.  The bitterness and flavor are fantastic.  We’ll see … Continue reading →

This time around we decided to do a “Grocery Store IPA” tasting.  Essentially, it’s just what it sounds like.  What IPA’s are regularly available at the grocery store?  And which ones are best?  (with the exception of Ex Novo Father … Continue reading →