by John Holl | Aug 10, 2018 | Barrel-Aged, Beer Trends, Brewing, Canning, Drinking Beer, Imperial Stout
In the beginning, the mere fact that a stout had been aged for a spell in bourbon barrels was enough to send customers into fits of delight. The excitement is still there, of course, as people line up for annual releases of dark ale aged in whisky containers. They...
by John Holl | Jul 13, 2018 | Drinking Beer
One of the great benefits of owning a brewery, most owners will tell you, is the diverse cross section of people who walk through the doors and sit down for a beer. Genuine friendships can be forged over pints and shared passion, and now and again there’s even...
by John Holl | Jul 11, 2018 | Beer Trends, Brewing, Drinking Beer
The enzyme amyloglucosidase has been used in brewing for a while now. It has the ability to break down complex sugars that might not otherwise ferment, allowing the yeast a bonus meal during fermentation. As such, it has been popular with big, boozy imperial stouts so...
by John Holl | Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s immediately recognizable, thanks to its distinctive green label announcing “purest ingredients” and “finest quality” and the 12-ounce heritage bottle with the quality-seal cap (use bottle opener). But it’s the concoction of ingredients inside that brings people...
by John Holl | Jun 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
A few months ago, I was at the gym (yes, really), working with a trainer when a few minutes into a session she remarked on how much I must love artichokes. I was momentarily confused by this perceived non sequitur until she pointed at my T-shirt, a “true royal”...
