Happy Brew Year

From all of us at Talking Hops, have a safe and happy new year.  Let us know what your night was like, where you were and of course what beer …

Kronenbourg 1664 White Ale

I don’t usually do white ales (wheat ales) but I figured why not.  The name got my attention and wanted to try the beer from France.  Being a White Ale, …

OTR

OTR Talks Hops

Noah and Sean, along with their co-host Bubba, sit and talk about any and all topics on the podcast Off The Rails.  No subject is off limits and you never …

Four Star Pils

Enjoyed a fantastic Pilsner from Goose Island Brewery.  The Four Star Pils is a perfect golden colored lager.  The mouthfeel is crisp and light with an aroma of flowery hops.  …

Certified Cicerone

What is a Certified Cicerone?  You may or may not have heard to term Cicerone.  A Cicerone is the industry standard to designate individuals with significant knowledge and skills in …

Belgium Tripel

The Yard House Belgium Tripel is a nicely balanced beer with a flavor leaning to the malt side, which the tripel should usually have.  The dark amber was a nice …

Untapped

For those of you that do not have it yet, the App Untapped is a must.  Keep track of all the beers you have had and share with others how …

so cal pub crawl

Basic Beer Ingredients

There are literally hundreds of different styles of beers produced worldwide, ranging from light to dark, smooth to bitter, and characteristics whose range is only limited to the imagination.  Its …