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Broederlijke Liefde (Brotherly Love)
Broederlijke Liefde (Brotherly Love) is a slightly higher gravity interpretation of the saison style. It is fermented with two yeasts – a classic saison yeast as well as brettanomyces from an original gravity of 1066 (16.5 plato). These yeasts yield a dry and slightly spicy ale with a strong hint of farmhouse character that will…
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Great Beer, Even Better Friends
Last Sunday was the day after the Music City Brewers Fest and I think we were all moving a bit slower than usual. Loading and unloading cold plates, tap systems, kegs, etc… after a beer fest in the almost 100 degree heat can be brutal. To top all that it’s Sunday…which means a new episode…
Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Q&A!
Recently the man himself, Vinnie from Russian River, gave Embrace the Funk a few minutes out of his ultra busy schedule to answer a few questions. I’m a big fan of the Russian River line up and what Vinnie’s brewery has done for the American Craft Beer scene so this is quite a treat from…
“Beer Must Be Sick To Be Stronger After”
Beer Must Be Sick To Be Stronger After Awesome words spoken by Jean Van Roy of Cantillon that every brewer of sour beers should know. What happens when a beer gets sick? To quote Dr. Evil “It got weird didn’t it?” That is what happens when a beer goes sick…. It gets weird. The awesome…
Music City Brewers Fest
Quick post…. I’ll be giving a presentation on beer color at the Beer 101 tent during the night session. I’m also bringing a few bottles of sours to share at the Music City Brewers homebrewing club tent. Stop by to try some of the funk.
‘Lil Nugget Ale with Brett
Brewing a beer for a special occasion or life event is always fun. When my daughter was born last year I wanted to brew something different and something that would not only keep until she turns 21 but hopefully get better. I decided to brew an Old Ale but of course because I am me…
“Just call it a Belgian”
“Just call it a Belgian” or “Well add some fruit flavoring to it and now you have a Kriek.” I have heard those lines from some seemingly smart beer people. Poor things don’t realize how ignorant those statements are. There is a big difference between a Sour beer and a beer that is sour. Not to…
Breaking Bad with Beer
Breaking Bad is my favorite TV show on air right now. After a little over a year after Season 3 ended Season 4 is back on! It’s A+ quality television, catch it if you can. So…why am I referencing a TV show on a sour beer blog and what the hell does this term “Breaking…
NHC Final Round Score and a Bonus Beer
Yesterday I blogged about the Berliner Weisse style and the version I brewed that took second in Sours for the NHC regionals. I had to send 3 bottles for judging to final round of the National Homebrewers Conference in San Diego last month. I got the score sheets back today. The final score was 39…