Archive for: GABF

What is a ‘Dry Beer’?

What is a ‘Dry Beer’?

One of the most popular beer in Japan is Asahi Super Dry, a Japanese Rice Lager.  The beer was first produced in 1987 and was Japan’s first dry beer.  So what exactly is a dry beer? A dry beer undergoes a longer fermentation process. ... read more »

 

Ratings, Reviews and Why You Might Want To Ignore Them

Ratings, Reviews and Why You Might Want To Ignore Them

Today the Chicago Tribune Online ran a story on tasting Trader Joe’s beer.  They grouped the beer into the following groups: good, ok, less ok, and ick.  The article points out the little known fact that Gordon Biersch and Firestone... read more »

 

Denver The Initial Report

Denver The Initial Report

So I went to Denver over the weekend.  Here are my initial thoughts: SWEET.  Yeah that sums it up.  We started at a place called Cooper Smith’s, New Belgium, and Odell’s on day one.  And yes all were awesome.  Day two we took... read more »