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- A Craft Beer Tour of Kingston
A Craft Beer Tour of Kingston Kingston is home to eight craft breweries, three of which are conveniently housed in the same building, with the remainder spread out across the city. I tasted my way through all eight, and while walking the entire tour was less than feasible, a few of the taprooms are grouped… Read more: A Craft Beer Tour of Kingston - Why I Judge Craft Breweries on Their Pale Lagers
Why I Judge Craft Breweries on Their Pale Lagers Woven into the grand sonic fabric of the orchestra, the lone violin, oboe, or clarinet enjoys the protection of the ensemble. While consistent, substandard execution would be quite audible, a few indiscretions here and there would likely be lost in the crowd. The world of beer… Read more: Why I Judge Craft Breweries on Their Pale Lagers - Les Trois Mousquetaires Sticke Alt
Les Trois Mousquetaires Sticke Alt Sticke Alt technically means “secret old”, which sounds like unisex deodorant. The Old in Altbier though is more a reference to the old ways, the old methods. Some might prefer to call this tradition. Perhaps a better way to look at this is a special altbier, or a special traditional… Read more: Les Trois Mousquetaires Sticke Alt - Blood Brothers TDWDTG Hazy IIPA.
Blood Brothers TDWDTG Hazy IIPA. I really want to say “it pours”. This beer has an amazing head. I’m actually surprised at first that the alcohol didn’t kill it right away, but I learned why shortly after. It pours like a glass of Dijon. There, I said it. This is not an mortal negative by… Read more: Blood Brothers TDWDTG Hazy IIPA. - With Beer, Freshness Matters.
With Beer, Freshness Matters. While wine may get better with age, and often does, beer, with very rare exceptions, does not. Barleywines, lambics, and some imperial or barrel aged stouts may certainly benefit from longer maturation times, but most beer is meant to be consumed fresh. The moment the can is sealed, or bottle capped, the… Read more: With Beer, Freshness Matters.