Monthly Archives: January 2015

  1. BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

    BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe
    Honey porter is a rare find, so I figured I would match it with a dish that requires some gumption and patience. You're going to have to earn this pairing. Like homebrewing, smoking meat is an art that can be intimidating at first, but once it's set up, the hardest part is being determined enough to allow the full flavor and texture to develop. You'll be tempted to dive in with a couple of hours (or days with brewing) still on the clock, but stay strong, and you'll enjoy the subtle sweet honey co-mingling
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  2. The Best Homebrewing Tips from Industry Experts

    The Best Homebrewing Tips from Industry Experts
    It's a rare opportunity to be able to chat with a variety of industry experts and pick their brains about homebrewing... so we have done it for you! We sought out the best of the best, and asked them, "If you could give one piece of advice to homebrewers, beginner and advanced alike, what would it be?" So here you have it, ladies and gentlemen, learning how to brew from the our industries leading experts.
    Jamil Zainasheff, Owner of Heretic Brewing Co. & Yeast Expert
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  3. Interview with Jeremy Roberts of 903 Brewers

    We had a chance to interview Jeremy Roberts, Owner and Brewmaster of 903 Brewers in Sherman, TX. We partnered with 903 Brewers in January to create their Sugar on Top IPA as a Mr. Beer Craft Brewery Series recipe. We chatted about his start in homebrewing, his favorite beer to brew, and the challenges he faced opening up his own brewery. Check out the full interview below!
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  4. Homebrewing Guide for Beginners

    Homebrewing Guide for Beginners
    Before we discuss the beginning steps to homebrewing, it is best to first understand what beer is and how it is made.
    What is Beer Made Out Of? As explained by Roger Barth in The Chemistry of Beer: The Science in the Suds, beer is an alcoholic beverage produced by the saccharification of starch and fermentation of remaining sugars. Huh? Simply put, beer is made by the fermentation of grain.
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  5. Chocolate Ginger Cookies Recipe

    Chocolate Ginger Cookies Recipe
    Whether you are in the frigid blustery northeast, or the a-bit-nippy southwest this time of year, chances are you are enjoying time with your family and friends. Sharing stories of the old, promises of the new and hopefully a cookie and a brew or two. Dark spiced ales are aplenty and ginger cookies warm plates in piles.  The gooey chocolate oozes together with the roasted malts and the snappy sweet ginger joins the mulling spices in a rousing chorus sure to bring your party to a revel.
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