Berkeley Ultra Low

malt

Drink, Memory

As a children’s librarian, I read hundreds of picture books to kids every year. Once a month or so, I

Continental Ales

Each year the World Beer Championships takes time to review what we describe as Continental European ale styles. This year’s

Ninkasi

Ninkasi, you are the one who bakes the bappir in the big oven, Puts in order the piles of hulled

Bitter Ale

If one were asked to name the definitive American craft beer style, they would pick pale ale. Ask a Brit

Irish Style Ale

Irish ales are characterized by their reddish color, malt accents, slightly sweet palate, and low hopping. They are not generally bitter if true to style and in this they reflect the historical fact that the Irish have never taken to huge amounts of hops in their traditional beers. In their native land they have long played second fiddle to stout, and prior to that, porter. Lacking a truly indigenous character, many versions being revived in the United States owe more to Celtic marketing than to a distinct character, although the color and high drinkability are the usual reference point.

Maple Porter Braised Pork Belly

When I began thinking about the flavors, textures and elements of these ingredients, the question of “what can I do”

Weizenbock

5 gallons, OG 1.075-1.080, IBU = 15-20 Steep 0.5 lb Caramunich III and 0.25 lb Aromatic malt for 20 minutes,

with Brock Wagner

What do you hope your fans will take away from your Moveable Yeast project? The primary goal of the series

Dunkelweizen

5 gallons, OG 1.050-1.055, IBU = 15-20 Steep 0.5 lb Caramunich III or Crystal 60 L malt for 20 minutes,

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