Tales of ales from the heart of Ohio to the ends of the Earth
Brewed once per year on St. Nicholas Day (Dec. 6) and aged for 10 months before packaging, the Triplebock Samichlaus can rightfully be called the OG of extreme beers. In this episode, Dan Shaffer, head brewer at Land Grant, and Ralph Wolfe join us by the fireside for a warming tipple of a beer that... Continue Reading →
Whether you call them Scotch Ales or Wee Heavies, who can resist the charms of one of Scotland’s best exports. These silky smooth, decadent ales are the more potent siblings of the Scottish Ales we reviewed in the last episode. Brian Kimmel, a veteran of several hikes across the Scottish Highlands, joins of for an... Continue Reading →
At this time of year it’s customary to publish best of lists. In past years I have published a list of my favorite Central Ohio beers, but this year I’m going in a different direction. As many of you know I recently returned from an 11-month sabbatical in Northeast England. Many people have asked me... Continue Reading →
When you strip it back to the basics brewing beer is a pretty simple process. You need some malted grains, preferably barley, some water, and a way to heat the water. The quality and efficiency goes up significantly if you can measure and control the temperature, but there are workarounds like decoction mashing if you... Continue Reading →
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