| Vol. #12 Issue #3 | Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
As we roll into 2016 and with the recent opening of our newest concept, Mudhen Meat and Greens in Dallas’ Farmers Market, I find myself looking back on my 23+ years in the beer world and comparing the “state of the union” then and now. We see the stats about how fast the industry is growing, but it’s…
Tankard, schooner, shaker: common beer glasses you’ll encounter. They may sound like novelties or like simple ways for breweries and bars to advertise themselves, but those odd-shaped vessels really do have an effect on the quality and taste of the beer they contain. But how? And which beers are best served in which glasses and…
For Americans raised on the distinctions between lager, Pilsner and the now-dizzying array of “light” beers, the nomenclature surrounding the great brewing traditions of central Europe can be a bit confusing. A great example: Belgian Trappist ales, some of which are among the most distinctive and celebrated anywhere in the world. The descriptions frequently encountered…
Flying Saucer Beer Czar and Fort Worth GM Marc Castaldo knows his beer and food and has a suggestion for you Beerknurds on how to make a killer beer-braised lamb shank dish that’ll keep you warm through chilly winter nights. Slow-braised meats, starch-heavy sides with gravy and roasted winter root veggies equal COMFORT FOOD! As…
The teams are set for the Big Game at Levi’s Stadium, and both rosters are stacked with all-star talent. But the Denver and Charlotte areas aren’t just known for their football teams — both cities boast championship-worthy breweries. Let’s take a look at some of the heavy hitters from each sports-crazy market that you need…
Nothing goes better with football than beer. So, with the biggest game of the year coming up, we asked some of our Flying Saucer insiders what they’re drinking this Sunday and what Beerknurds can expect to find at their local Saucer. Chris Swearingen, assistant GM, Charlotte Flying Saucer What will you be drinking?…
If you carefully think about it — and we did — it’s funny how much the brewery scenes in Colorado and Carolina mirror the football teams they harbor. On one hand, Colorado is a long-established, traditional powerhouse of beer and football that instantly comes to mind for either subject with scores of GABF medals, championship rings and constant…
Pliny the Elder, Heady Topper, Atrial Rubicite, Black Tuesday — you may not have ever tried these beers, but most craft beer enthusiasts have probably heard their names. A beer’s moniker can be quirky like one of these examples or it can be simple such as Arthur or 512 IPA. So, what goes into naming…
In our new series, Beerknews Q&A, we want to help you Beerknurds get to know the beer experts at the helm of your local Flying Saucer. These folks can educate you about craft beer and find that next brew you’ll fall in love with. Today, we’re getting to know Marc “MAC” Castaldo, Flying Saucer Beer…
Winter brings to mind thoughts of kicking back on the sofa in our sweats while a pot of chili cooks on the stove, a fire roars in the fireplace and on TV our football team braves the treacherous elements for a win. Or, maybe you prefer everyone gathering at your local Saucer to keep warm…
