Lots of Hops May Be Involved


February 7th tapping of Evan Brill's winning IPA at Gordon Biersch Brewery.  In the fifth annual Lagers Homebrew Club competition at Gordon Biersch Head Brewer, Nicholas Landers challenged the brewers to bring him a hoppy beer.  Known by most as the "King of Hops", Evan Brill recently had the opportunity to see how many pounds of hops he could put…

Gimme S’More Armando


Armando Barajas brewed the Official 2018 Tailspin Ale, Gimme S’More, with Leah Dienes at Apocalypse Brew Works. This traditional Dunkelweizen is flavored with cinnamon and vanilla that gives it a little toasted marshmallow taste. Campfire here we come. The fifth annual Tailspin Ale Fest will fly into operation February 17 at Bowman Field with 75 breweries, bands, music and happy…

24Days. 24Beers. 24Kinds of Christmas Brilliant.


Spencer Guy and John Ronayne launched their first annual 24 Beers of Christmas celebration.   24-Days of Christmas with 24-beers from 24-brewers.  Advent has never been so advantageously delightful. Each home brewer brought 24 beers to exchange with the other home brewers.  Participants will drink the beers 1 through 24 starting December 1. The exchange party and a small amount of…

Dog Gone Good Time at Yappy Hour September 29th (Beer List).


The dogs (and a few cats) are out for the annual Yappy Hour at Apocalypse Brew Works.  L.A.G.E.R.S. Homebrew Club members created 21 beers to satisfy every tastebud in town.  With 21 beers from Chocolate Porters to German Wheats to Saisons, IPA's, Brown, Pale and Gose, there is something to sooth the beast.  Sample the traditional beers along with brews featuring bacon,…