First, a French Lesson

“Saison” is French for “season.”

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Making beer goes all the way back to Mesopotamia with an ancient recipe featured in a poem about the Sumerian brewing goddess, Ninkasi. But craft beer has only been around for a few decades; it all started with an ambitious Stanford graduate.  (more…)

Beer and coffee may not seem like a natural pairing, but both are brewed! And brewers are going to brew!

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In this case, the name tells the story. It’s a beer that is only brewed in the winter and has a slightly higher ABV to help “keep you warm” during the holiday season.

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There’s an old adage, “Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear.” But what if you’re looking to enjoy the two mixed together?

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Scotch ales are an acquired taste. But if you give them a chance, you just may grow to appreciate their bold toffee flavor with hints of smokiness and boozy ABV. (more…)

When you think about Oktoberfest or German beer in general, a boot-shaped glass of beer may come to mind. While this has become a fixture in American party culture, its history goes back much further. (more…)

If you’re a fan of a cold IPA, you may have noticed another three letter acronym on can labels or taproom chalkboards. It’s “DDH” and stands for a Double Dry Hopped India Pale Ale.

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These brew names are often used interchangeably and for good reason. The main difference is easily confused.

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Enjoying a beer in the sun is a summertime rite of passage. There’s only one thing that could ruin it…getting skunked! While being sprayed by a certain black and white striped animal would certainly not be ideal, we’re talking about when a bottle of beer is exposed to direct sunlight, resulting in a sulfur taste. (more…)