Tag Archives: tastings

Kveik the Keg Brown Ale

Posted on November 10, 2020 by

As the days turn towards winter, I’m in a dark [beer] mood. This is the time of year when I really like having a stout, porter, brown ale, or even an amber ale on tap to round out my beer … Continue reading →

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Dog Days Pilsner

Posted on November 1, 2020 by

As the summer reached its peak of heat near the end of August, pilsners were always on my mind. There’s nothing more refreshing than sitting out on the patio at the end of an afternoon, with a Willi Becher of … Continue reading →

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Kveik Pale Ale

Posted on November 1, 2020 by

It happened…I’ve given in to a brewing trend, and am trying a recipe with kveik. As you’ll see in some upcoming posts, I’ve in fact tried a few kveik recipes at this point. This is my first one, and admittedly … Continue reading →

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Claremonter Weisse 2020

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

As summer and summer temperatures drag on here in southern California, I’m spending my brewing energy on light, flavorful, and refreshing beers. This often means lagers, but sometimes it’s nice to play on the sour side of the street. A … Continue reading →

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Summer Helles

Posted on August 29, 2020 by

I’ve been trying to get out ahead of my lagering schedule, by having a few lagers in the pipeline at a time. A minor, but consistent, flaw in my lagers has been that they have a slight haze when first … Continue reading →

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