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.
Hop lovers unite! Nelson Sauvin is in the house and with spring in full swing, this aromatic, wine-y hop will inspire some incredible light, fruity and drinkable beers. Keep reading to find out more about this tasty hop and how best to use it.
It's round 2 for our brew day. After the last brew day disaster we had, let's see if we can get it right this time around. Read more to see how we did with this new Porter recipe.
If you're any kind of pale ale drinker, you know Mosaic hops well. The hop darling of the last five years, it is widely used in Northeast style IPAs and fits in beautifully with the current trend of juicy, clean hop flavor. Read more about this hop in our full hop profile.
