As you all know the drop-off window is open for the first round of the AHA National Homebrew Competition. As in recent years, DOZE is taking on the cellaring responsibilities. There will be three cellaring sessions and we are looking for volunteers. The first two sessions will be the unpacking and checking-in of the entries. The third … [Read more...]
Homebrewing in the White House
In February 1979 President Jimmy Carter signed a law repealing federal prohibitions on homebrewing. Two decades later, homebrewing has come to the White House itself! The beginning of the month, the Obama Foodorama blog reported that the Obamas had served their guests at the White House Superbowl party a honey ale brewed on premises using hon … [Read more...]
Brew beer using only materials commonly found on an oceanographic research vessel.
How to brew beer in a coffee maker, using only materials commonly found on a modestly sized oceanographic research vessel Beer brewing is the delicate and dedicated blending of art and science. Finding the perfect balance of grains, hops, malt, adding just the right flavoring agents, boiling for exactly enough time to release the tannins … [Read more...]
Tasty’s “Janet’s Brown Ale” now pouring at EJ Phair
Russian River has brewed up a batch of Mike McDoles' "Janet's Brown Ale", which will be tapped at EJ Phair in Concord (at Todos Santos Plaza) this Friday, November 26, at 6PM. The beer had a run at Beer Revolution and is currently also pouring at Barclays, City Beer Store, and the RRBC pub. It’s on-deck at the Trappist and the Toronado. The E … [Read more...]