Beer Notes: Lucky Charms
As the coronavirus keeps us all at home, some of our local craft breweries that depend on on-site sales are struggling. New ways to get beers normally reserved for tap rooms are available however. Today on Beer Notes, we are looking at a Lucky Charms inspired beer that we can now enjoy at home! On […]
Beer Notes: Coronavirus
It seems like the world has gone crazy. Streets and shelves are empty. People are sick and some are dying. Bars, restaurants, and breweries are being shut down for all but carry-out in many states and Almost nobody can find toilet paper. This week on Beer Notes, we are looking at ways to weather the […]
Beer Notes: Beer Quotes
In this era of alternative facts, we wanted to address another area where belief is not always reality. This week on Beer Notes, we are exploring attribution of beer sayings. In researching this topic, I tried to find why people always like to use quotes. We like to read them. We like to repeat them. […]
Beer Notes: Cloudy Beers
The Forecast for 2020? Cloudy – so says Gene Muller, Founder of Flying Fish Brewing out of New Jersey during the Beer Tourism and Marketing Conference this week in St. Petersburg, Florida. This week on Beer Notes, we will explore just what cloudy means. Most people don’t love cloudy days, and many beer drinkers won’t […]
Beer Notes: Champagne Beers
New Year’s Eve always seems more festive with a little “bubbly” and now that bubbly can mean beer. This week on Beer Notes we are exploring the world of Biere de Champagne or Biere Brut. According to Beer Advocate there are 91 different champagne beers The Biere de Champagne originated in Belgium. It adopted the […]
Beer Notes: Foam
Foam is a friend, not an unwelcome guest taking up too much space in our glass. Today on Beer Notes we will discuss the head on your beer and why it is desirable. Beer head, foam, kräusen or froth, all names for the bubbles at the top of your beer. This foam is produced by […]
Beer Notes: Beer Inspired Gifts
Craft beer drinkers represent over 40% of the population over the age of 21. Therefore, it is no surprise that marketers are targeting our population with some pretty cool merchandise. This week on Beer Notes, we are exploring some cool merchandising items and trends. Beer on tap is a luxury and having the ability […]
Beer Notes: Craft Beer Shoes?
The holiday season is fast upon us and here at Beer Notes, we are looking at gift options for the craft beer lover in your life. This week’s edition will focus on the wildest option, shoes. Did you know that you can get limited release sneaks for your craft beer aficionado? Both Merrell and Adidas […]
Beer Notes: Smithsonian Exhibit
When you think of the Smithsonian Institution, most people think of the Hope Diamond, or African American history, or the Air & Space Museum. Some think of sculpture and others think of art. Not many think of craft beer. Today on Beer Notes, we highlight the new “Brewing a Revolution” exhibition at the Smithsonian in […]
Beer Notes: Mayflower
When the Mayflower was being stocked for the long journey to the New World, beer was among the highly valued stores put aboard. This week on Beer Notes, we are discussing beer on the Mayflower and in the early colonies. Water was the last thing that anybody wanted to drink because it carried the risk […]
Beer Notes: What Are Hops?
Hop heavy beers remain some of the favorite styles at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver every year. Today on Beer Notes, we will learn about hops. The hops that we use in the brewing process today are actually the flower of the Humulus Lupulus plant. The flowers grow on vines and are […]
Beer Notes: How Your Craft Beer Ends Up on the Shelf
Ever wonder how the craft beer for sale in your local beer store is chosen? This week on Beer Notes, we are exploring how retailers choose their craft beer and some of the answers surprised even us. Breweries hire sales people to represent their craft beer and try to get it on tap and on […]
