Last weekend the wife and I took off for a weekend in Seaside, Oregon. While we were there she surprised me with an ice cream float made with Ninkasi’s seasonal ReNEWAle Porter poured over Tillamook’s Brown Cow ice cream. I was a touch skeptical at first but tried it anyway only to discover it was [...]
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Porter Float: A Surprise Combination
Posted: March 30, 2012 in GeneralTags: Brown Cow, float, Ninkasi, porter, Tillamook
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It’s official… 2011 is so last year. I have to be honest, last year wasn’t the best I’ve had. I’m not going into the details here, let’s just say I am not spilling any tears into my lager to see the new year come. That said, with the way 2011 went I am feeling very [...]
I’ve seen numerous questions on the Internet from home-brew novices asking if they can use the yeast they find at the local supermarket to make beer. What I haven’t seen is any good answers to the question so I’m offering my take on the issue based on what I’ve managed to gather from the Web [...]
I recently had dinner with my work colleagues at Hopworks Urban Brewery located at SE 29th and Powell in Portland. I’ve driven past it on numerous occasions, but never had the inclination to stop in. The building from the outside isn’t terribly appealing and the neighborhood isn’t exactly one to inspire confidence, but the interior [...]
I know, I’ve been slacking on my duties and owe my readers an apology. See I’ve been selfish. I’ve been drinking that wonderful Oregon craft beer and not sharing my thoughts. This is about to change. Today I’ll offer up my thoughts on the Widmer Brothers‘ Seasonal Ale, aptly named “Brrr”. I had an opportunity [...]
