From ChapGPT: Deep within the Bavarian Alps, a devoted order of monks labored in secrecy to craft a special beer for the Lenten fast....

Starting again in January gives me pause to consider the future of this website. I am hoping to get your input as well on this moving...

Coming out of the Oktoberfest season, I wanted to brew something for the Fall season. I thought that an amber ale would fit the bill -...

Well, I decided to play around with chat gpt again. I asked for 2 simple things and I would say the results are pretty awesome. 1)...

At first glance, Munich Helles seems to be one of the simpler beer styles to brew. Mostly Pilsner malt, light touch of noble hops then...

Ahhh, the joys of a summer beer. Dry, refreshing beer with perhaps a little extra bitterness and minerality to keep it clean and crisp....

As we move closer to May and fully into spring beer season, I wanted to be sure to revisit the Rye German Pilsner I did last spring. It...

Spring Beer Season Is Here!

I posted last year about my fest beer and how it took 8 weeks to finally be ready. That sounds about right for traditional lager brewing...

As we move firmly into spring, I start thinking about drinking pilsners, saisons and weissbier. I have brewed many German and Czech...

Continuing in my objective of brewing and drinking only seasonally-appropriate styles, I move further into Spring with a Sorachi Ace...

Mardi Gras Beer

I liked the Rum Pumpkin recipe so much, we decided to brew it again, but using Bourbon this time... Recipe Link It will be interesting to...

A barrel Aged Rum Pumpkin Ale - sounds fantastic! I was dreaming of a nice malty Amber ale, dosed with roasted pumpkin flesh and some...

As many of you know, what the Americans call Marzen vs. what the Germans call it are quite different. The American version (think Samuel...

It's the last weekend in July and I'm starting to freak out. Based on my brewing experience, I know lagers get better and better as they...

Pumpkin Ale Options

Core Recipes for fall

The big dog, main event, OG beer season for many is the Fall brewing season. There are SO many beer rich and full flavored styles to...

Cold weather and the holidays demand rich, sweet and decadent beer styles. Sometimes spices are even added, but be careful! Welcome to...