Cozy up with this week’sTasting Tuesday pick:Winter Warmer by The Brew Kettle. At 8.2% ABV, this spiced holiday ale delivers festive notes of honey, cinnamon, and zesty citrus. A solid winter warmer, but the barrel-aged version? That’s where the magic happens. Click to read the full review and learn more about this Ohio classic!
The crisp days of autumn call for a beer that perfectly captures the season. Enter Peach Sunset by Collision Bend Brewing Company—a wheat ale infused with peaches and apricots, offering a balanced flavor that’s neither too hoppy nor too sweet. With its tart finish and smooth drinkability, this brew is as refreshing as the view from Collision Bend’s iconic Cleveland waterfront patio.
Check out our full review to see why Peach Sunset deserves a spot in your seasonal lineup.
This week’s Tuesday Tasting brings us to Chicago’s vibrant craft beer scene with Pipeworks Brewing Co.’s Infinite Blood of the Unicorn. This hoppy red ale balances bold pine and citrus notes with a malty backbone of toasted rye and caramel, making it a perfect companion for fall. Discover the story behind this unique brew and why Pipeworks’ dedication to freshness sets them apart in the craft beer world.
Tuesday Tasting: Pumpkin Sombrero by Clown Shoes Beer This week, we dive into Pumpkin Sombrero, a Mexican-style chocolate stout with a seasonal twist. Brewed with rich dark malts, pumpkin puree, and fall spices, it’s a flavorful ode to autumn in every sip. Discover how Clown Shoes Beer balances bold flavors with a sense of humor, making craft beer approachable and fun. Curious? Read the full review and get to know the brewery behind this unique stout!
We recently watched the new documentary. "Neat: The Story of Bourbon" and have some strong opinions on it. Click through to read what we had to say about it.
Mmmm, Citra Hops. Few hops are more popular or better known that Citra hops but do you know how and when to use it? Read our hop profile of this tasty and multi purpose hop.
Hops, glorious hops. Where would we be without these flavorful little cons of awesomeness? In this article we try to collect all of the different hop profile articles we have written and put them in one place for an easy resource for homebrewers.
Aside from having the best name, Fuggle hops are a great aromatic addition to many beer styles and have a long history. Read more to find out what flavors and aromas these hops can provide your beer.
A super tasty Rye Pale Ale recipe that I just can't get enough of right now. Last two parties I made it for, it was the first beer to kick. Check out the recipe and let me know what you think. What would you change? Have you brewed it? How did you like it?
Hallertau is about as recognizable as any, and its noble characteristic of high aromatic qualities, and an Alpha Acid rating of 3.5%-5.5%) makes it a prime candidate for late additions and dry hopping.
Vic Secret is the next big thing out of Australia. This hop brings a clean fruit and pine flavor and is best used in dry-hopping and whirlpooling. Vic Secret's high level of alpha acid (14%-17%) makes dry-hopping the best way to attain ideal flavor. Read more to read our full hop profile of Vic Secret.
