In case you haven’t heard, Greg Koch of Stone Brewing Co. created a majorly kick-ass video called “I Am A Craft Brewer.” The description from the website:
“I Am A Craft Brewer” is a collaborative video representing the camaraderie, character and integrity of the American Craft Brewing movement. Created by Greg Koch, CEO of the [...]

This month’s Fermentation Friday topic (hosted by Northern Table) is:
My topic is all about liquor… and how you use it in your brewing! Have you infused a beer with liquor before either to blend with the flavour (port infused stout as an example)? Have you had a good example of this? Do you think brewers [...]

This past Saturday, Tim and I took advantage of the gorgeous spring weather and took a trip into Philly to check out the Reading Terminal Market.
I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect from this place since I’d never been to a giant, indoor market in the middle of a city before. It turned out [...]

If you like making sushi, you’ll love making wonton soup. It comes out so very much tastier and healthier than the take-out stuff.
First thing you need is wonton skins. They’re pretty widely available these days; I’m always able to find them in the regular grocery store next to the tofu.
For the broth, you’ll [...]

Tim and I had our first anniversary yesterday (yyyaaayyy us!). To celebrate, we spent the weekend at The Desmond Hotel, where we got married last year.
The main restaurant in The Desmond is called the Hunt Room, which is where we had dinner on Saturday night. This place has phenomenal food. Executive Chef [...]

Making homemade sushi can be somewhat tricky at first. But once you get the hang of the technique, it turns out to be an incredibly fun and gratifying weekend activity.

The main ingredient of sushi is of course rice, so it’s very important to prepare it correctly. Use white, short-grain rice, sometimes labeled “sushi [...]

Spring is right around the corner! So today, I thought I’d talk about pairings for some lighter beer styles.
Kölsch
Originating from Cologne, Germany, this pale, gently hop-accented style has a subtle, delicate flavor and a mild fruitiness. Kölsch is fermented with ale yeast at ale temperatures followed by a lagering period, which promotes extra [...]