My goal during this Year of Beer is to learn as much as I can about craft beer and home brewing.  I am reading books, going on tours, sampling beer, reading web sites, subscribing to magazines, listening to audio podcasts and watching video podcasts.  One of the best things about the craft beer hobby is [...]

If you are a regular reader of this blog you know I have been slow to post this month.  I mentioned in a previous post that I am insanely busy during the month of December.  Yes, yes, I know most people are busy this month but I assure you, it’s worse for me than it [...]

I have been reading a lot about beer and home brew for my year of beer.  I have been reading books, blogs and magazines and trying to absorb everything I can.  Home brew and enjoying craft beer is one of those wonderful hobbies that has a large and passionate community behind it with many experts [...]

Okay, I know gift certificates can be kind of boring but home brewing is one of those hobbies that can be tough to buy for.  If you know what the person wants or you have a good feel for the type of beer they like to brew, you can get more specific.  However, if you [...]

I got this beer in my second shipment from the Gourmet Microbrew Beer of the Month club.   It was one of two Otter Creek beers, they sent me three Stovepipe Porters and three Pale Ales.  They were the first beers I drank when I got my shipment except for the 2 I set aside to [...]

This is another beer that my wife picked up for me when she was out in Pittsburgh.  She got me several different beers from this brewery to try and I can’t wait to dive into them.
Founders Brewery is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a great reputation for making quality ales and lagers.
The Founders [...]