In this episode Mark and I are joined by by homebrewer and Pat’s Pints Podcast veteran Hans Gorsuch for an in-depth discussion of an underappreciated gem of the beer world, saisons. We sit outside on a warm summer evening and enjoy a range of saisons while the cicadas serenade us as the evening turns to... Continue Reading →
Pat’s Pints Podcast Episode 17 – American Sour Beers and Wild Ales with Sean White (Part 2)
In the second half of our interview with Sean White, co-owner and head brewer at Little Fish Brewing, we continue our exploration of the fascinating world of sour beers. The episode kicks off with with a candid discussion of the challenges of spontaneous fermentation. As the pod progresses we talk about the important role of... Continue Reading →
A.J. Zanyk’s Baltic Porter wins Barley’s Homebrew Competition
This past Sunday marked another successful finish to one of Ohio’s longest running beer traditions, the Barley’s Homebrew Competition. The contest dates back to last century, the summer of 1996 to be specific. At that time I was still in graduate school in Oregon, drinking the likes of Rogue, Deschutes and Widmer. In those days... Continue Reading →
Free Homebrewing Workshop Saturday at the Worthington Public Library
Have you ever thought that you'd like to try your hand at homebrewing but don't know where to start? You could be like me and wait for someone to give you a Mr. Beer American Light starter set for Christmas. If you follow all of the instructions in a few short weeks you too can have... Continue Reading →