My wife and I throw an annual holiday party where we make some special drinks, play games, and eventually take the party to Lincoln Park Zoo to see the Zoo Lights. This year, I wanted to brew something for the party that helped everyone get in the holiday spirit. Seeing Read more…
**Note – I’m posting this a little late so some of the dates don’t totally line up with the date posted, but you get the idea. This year, Goose Island Prop Day was a rollercoaster. My wife and I, along with several friends, entered the lottery for tickets every day Read more…
After tasting the last pumpkin brew, I immediately enjoyed it and immediately had ideas on what I would do differently. Up front it had a little too much spice (specifically too much clove and allspice) and I decided I wanted it to have a bit more of a malt backbone. Read more…
It’s that time of year again! I’ve brewed a pumpkin ale kit before, but this year I wanted to make my own. The goal is for it to have some real pumpkin flavor and nice spice to complement it.
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