Periodic Table of Beer Styles

Heads up! Study this chart carefully, there may be a test!:

Graphic credit: http://mantisdesign.com/periodic-table-of-beer-styles

Redding Craft Beer Lovers Get Good News

Ran across this story while doing some research. Redding is a good stop along the way to Oregon, especially Ashland where good beer abounds, but Redding has been bereft of a proper watering hole/pub. Seems like that is about to change. Read on:

Photo: Brewbound Newletter

Hangover Cure

'Nuff said:

Floating an Idea for the Holidays

Does this float your boat? Give you an idea for dessert? Make you want go off your diet? The answer is yes, in my opinion! Enjoy.

A Favorite Beer Wins Gold in Germany

Firestone Walker's Double Jack IPA, one of my absolute favorite IPAs, won the “Consumer Favourite Gold” for top honors at the European Beer Star competition held in Nuremberg, Germany. The Consumer Favorite (different spelling for American readers) is chosen by event attendees from the top 50 Gold Medal winners, choosing the top three (Gold, Silver, Bronze) for medals. So FW actually won a Gold for the Double Jack, plus this award... a double win!!
It's currently on tap at TAPS in Petaluma (or was as of Friday night) so I'll have a chance to have it again fresh from the keg.

Photo: Firestone Walker web site.

Interview with Eric Lafranchi Continues

During the interview, Eric and I covered a number of topics, one of which was in response to my question about the type of folks who choose TAPS for their beer imbibing. I asked him who his favorite customer is. He replied thusly:

Fireside Stout Kind of Day

Yep, cloudy, threat of rain, chill in the air... perfect time to build a fire and open a bomber (22 oz) of Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout. Great coffee flavor up front, caramel-like tastes over the tongue, alcohol well balanced (9.2% abv) and a satisfying, long finish.  This is what enjoying craft brewing is all about. I may have to have another one! Sorry I can't invite everyone over to join me but, we are supposed to be moving, you know.

Marv Parker photo