It’s still snowy and chilly in February for most of the country so we’re enjoying Dunkles Weissbier and Weizenbock styles, with their darker malt flavors and amped up alcohol. And, with warmer weather on the way (we hope…it is coming right?), sitting in an outdoor beer garden with a half-liter of Weissbier or crushing a […]
Beers We’ve Loved and Lost: Mystery Brewing
When I heard that on October 31st, 2018 Mystery Brewing would be shutting it’s doors for good, I was disheartened, and very sad. Mystery Brewing was started by Erik Lars Myers in 2012, after being one of the first to successfully run a Kickstarter campaign to raise capital. It’s aim was to be the […]
The Art Of The Rotating Beer Series
Why breweries are offering ever-changing recipes, and how it’s a win-win for everyone. The bottle shop is pretty packed these days. To the left- a crisp pilsner from right up the road; to the right, an uber-hoppy milkshake IPA. Like clockwork, many of those beers will disappear within the week, supplanted by something new […]
The Best Beers to Drink When You’re Not Drinking Alcohol
I bet you know more jokes about non-alcoholic beer than you do good examples that you might enjoy imbibing. Non-Alcoholic beer has a reputation for being too sweet, too watery, or having a lingering bad aftertaste. This has been pretty typical in the US, but that is changing. SHEDDING STIGMA Overseas, specifically in […]
Drinking in Good Company 004: Beers with Dad
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time, and have a beer with an admired figure from the past? An old friend? A long gone relative? Or even someone who is still here with us, but you just can’t quite figure out how to ring up… Adele, or The […]
January Style of the Month-Strong Lagers & Bocks
“Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!” Martin Luther, native of Einbeck. When you hear ‘strong lager’ you probably think Doppelbock, (arguably the most popular of them) but the world of strong lagers also includes […]
Beers We’ve Loved & Lost 001: Pretty Things Jack d’Or
It was an amazing run, that of Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project. With their whimsical imagery, and spot on beer quality, as well as their creative bent, Dann and Martha Holley-Paquette took the Boston beer scene on a wild ride for seven lovely years. Dann was a Boston area brewing mainstay for over 20 […]
CBC Holiday Beer Pairings
The holidays are such a busy time for so many of us, and they are also known as a time of indulgence. From big holiday meals, to endless cookie swaps and cheese plates. Speaking of cheese plates…. If you want a no-fail, easy-to-put-together cheese plate, try for three cheeses; a blue cheese (or a […]
The CBC Beer Book Gift Guide
Happy Holidays, Beer Geek! Yes, you, your fun family member, significant other, and your friend who just got into beer….especially if they’re a bibliophile. If you’re not buying them beer (or a gift card!)- grab ‘em one of these books! FOR SERIOUS BEER GEEKS The Brewing Elements Series from the Brewer’s Association: […]
Serve Warm Beer This Holiday Season
You may have heard of Glühwein, aka Mulled Wine, before. Christkindlmarkts & Weihnachtsmarkts serve it up steaming in boot-shaped mugs (except in Chicago, we no longer have boot mugs – womp womp). But have you ever heard of Glübier? Glühwein is typically prepared from red wine, and spiced with warming spices like cinnamon sticks, […]