Category Archives: tastings

Kölschy Kölsch

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

My homebrew club had a kölsch-style ale scheduled as our March contest beer. Well…world events meant that we couldn’t get together. But, I could still do my own tasting at home! I decided to go for a super-simple beer, with … Continue reading →

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Wildfire IPA

Posted on March 28, 2020 by

I love IPAs, but I’m also a bit burnt out on brewing them. Often if I want this style, I’ll just buy a four- or six-pack, and that will satisfy my temporary craving. There are tons of really good (and … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Porter

Posted on February 8, 2020 by

Continuing in my “kitchen sink” series of beers, I brewed a porter recently; it was really a session porter in the end, which has been nice for easy quaffing during the winter months. Kitchen Sink Porter 7 lbs. Maris Otter … Continue reading →

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Holiday Festbier

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

I have always stereotyped lagers–especially those that are lighter in color–as beers best suited for warm weather. Lawnmower beer. That kind of thing. As my palate has expanded, though, I’ve decided that lighter lagers aren’t just for the summer. A … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Pale Ale

Posted on February 1, 2020 by

To ring in 2020, I did some “kitchen sink” brews to finish out some of my grain and hop stash. One of these was a mixed English/American pale ale, brewed using Brulosophy’s “Short and Shoddy” technique–essentially, using a 30 minute … Continue reading →

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