Category Archives: Beer 101
Firkin vs Cask
I’ve been hearing a lot about firkins lately. This is largely due to the fact that this past Friday was Friday the 13th and one of the great beer bars in Philadelphia, The Grey Lodge Pub, had a Friday the … Continue reading
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What’s in Your Brewing Water?
I’ve worked hard to write up some beer recipes to either mimic one of my favorites or try something unique and new in the hopes of making something amazing. I’ve deliberated on what hops to use and when to add … Continue reading
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Beer Festival Readiness
Brew-lovers delight—An event with 40-something brewers providing 100’s of beers to sample, a homebrew competition, classes conducted by craft beer professionals, fellow enthusiasts in abundance and finally, a coveted trophy for the event-goers’ favorite brewery. The Beer Dabbler’s Highland Fest … Continue reading
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Homebrewer Vs. The Stubborn Beer Bottle Label
It was a fight reminiscent of the Gladiators, the Clash of the Titans, or even a Napoleonic temper tantrum. Soaking, scrubbing, and chemicals galore, that beer bottle label just won’t come off! The beer was finished fermenting, so it was … Continue reading
What’s in a Hop?
For the most part, hops don’t contain anything all that special. In fact, according to Hopunion.com, 84 percent of the little nuggets we all go bananas for contain nothing more than everyday vegetable matter. Yet tucked into the base of … Continue reading
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A Quick Look At Hops
Humulus Lupulus aka Hops Hops are the bittering and stabilizing agent in beer. Without them, beer would be sweet. Hops lend themselves to the aroma of some beers as well. Hops grow on bines not vines. The difference is in … Continue reading
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