Monthly Archives: November 2012

Sound arrogant?  Well what I mean is:I have brewed some really crappy beer in my time.Luckily, with experience I continue to get better and better.  A few changes over the years in my equipment, setup, and process have resulted in my ability to brew much better beer.I’m not done yet–my beer still has plenty ofContinueContinue reading “I Brew Better Beer”

So I’m a few weeks late with this, but I wanted to record some tasting notes on the commercial example.Part of my research, of course . . .Pours deep mahogany with 1/2″ tan head that dissipates quickly.  Clarity is evident by the scarlet highlights around the edges and where the light peeks through.Nose is complex. ContinueContinue reading “Project Clone part deux: Tasting Indian Brown”

The Trappists are a branch of the Cistercian order of Roman Catholic monks.  In addition to their vows of poverty, silence, etc, the members of each Monastery must work to support the Abbey.  This means producing a commodity to sell in the outside world.  Some Trappist Monasteries are famous for their complex, stinky, delicious cheese,ContinueContinue reading “Enkel”