| Vol. #12 Issue #3 | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
This was my second trip to Belize. My first time was a few years back with my wife and some friends. It’s an easy place to get to and very laid back – just how I like it. This time, it was a fishing trip with some good friends. This was my first time to…
Below, newly minted Beerknurd “The Gator” shares his account of embarking on his UFO Club quest. Joining the UFO Club is probably the second biggest commitment of my life. I say “second biggest” because, well, I’m married. And that’s taking precedence. But just barely. I joined at the Fort Worth, Texas, Flying Saucer, located downtown…
Enjoy Kelly Burns’ account of what his final beer will be in his quest for his first UFO Club plate. First off, I am an Irish guy, and I like to drink beer. (Did I mention I’m Irish?) For the past few years, I’ve lived in a quiet town in New York, right on the Hudson…
Valentine’s Day is upon us. But love it or hate it, celebrate it or denigrate it, there’s one thing that will never leave you heartbroken: craft beer. Here are a few brew-minded gift ideas worthy of Cupid’s arrow: TO SIP Let’s start with the obvious: chocolate beer. While undiscerning drinkers may turn their noses up at…
Craft beer is no longer the domain of craft brewing enthusiasts alone. More and more people want a taste of the action. Case in point, Seattle-based Elysian Brewing Co. becomes the fourth craft brewery acquired by Anheuser-Busch (AB InBev), the world’s largest beer company, in the past five years. “For two decades, we’ve welcomed guests…
This may just be the renaissance of aluminum. For years, cans were the vessel from which you imbibed the cheap stuff: PBR, Keystone and a long lineup of watered-down light lagers. They were the bedfellows of red Solo cups, meant for camping trips and shotgunning during tailgate parties. But those days are gone, thanks not…
Many craft brewers are taking a cue from whiskey producers and using barrels to age their beers, infusing them with distinctive flavor and character. In addition to aging spirits and beer, barrels have been used for some pretty interesting things, including making ice cream, storing cocoa beans, aging maple syrup and even adding flavor to a…
Let’s talk about gas—that life-giving substance that turns your craft beer from a flat mess into something worth savoring. Whether on tap or packaged in bottles and cans, most beer gets its bubbly effervescence from carbon dioxide. While that’s great for something like a crisp, refreshing lager, maltier styles sometimes deserve a little more gaseous…
Drop some Sour Patch Kids in a glass of Chardonnay, and let it hibernate in a barn for a year. Sound like something you want to drink? For a growing number of people, the answer is “Absolutely.” Until the 19th century, all beers were more or less sour. Poor sanitation and a lack of understanding…
