Beer label for the American Pale Ale. Recreated in 2024. 4.8% abv 20 IBU's 5 gallons.

Crafting the Original Pale Ale

In the ever-evolving landscape of craft beer, where innovation and tradition blend seamlessly, the quest for authenticity often leads us down memory lanes littered with forgotten recipes and the remnants of once-celebrated breweries. For this month’s seasonal beer kit, we resurrect a pale ale that is a piece of brewing history lost to time, guided only by a set of clues and the spirit of an era that reshaped the beer scene in the Pacific Northwest. Sometimes, History Makes You...

A basket of blackberries, a couple of empty wine bottles, and a glass of red wine, set against the warm ambiance of a kitchen and a serene pastoral view through the open window. This image captures the essence and joy of home wine making, centered on the raw ingredients and the delightful anticipation of the finished wine.

Open the Door to Blackberry Wine

-Ben Holm 3.9.24 Free for the picking, blackberry wine is the perfect way to start your own winemaking journey. Every year, a free bounty is begging to be made into wine. When the topic of home winemaking bubbles up in conversation, grapes usually steal the spotlight. After all, saunter into any wine shop, and you’re greeted by shelves sagging under the weight of bottles filled with Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Cabernet. But what if I told you that the winemaking...

Brewing Up a Zesty Twist: A Lemon Forward Cream Ale

The first beer of the season packs a lot of flavor with a lemony taste that lingers on your tongue. Perfect for the lawn mowing season, this beer may inspire you to get out and trim your lawn so that you can reward yourself with a refreshing afternoon drink.

A Mad Scientist’s Guide to Home-Brewing

Lesson 1: The Hydrometer Welcome, budding brewmasters and mad scientists alike! Today, we dive into the wacky world of homebrewing, specifically focusing on that mysterious and often misunderstood instrument: the hydrometer. Fasten your lab coats and adjust your goggles, because we’re about to embark on a wild ride through the land of gravity, fermentation, and, of course, beer! What in the World is Specific Gravity? Before we unleash the power of the hydrometer, let’s unravel the enigma of specific gravity. Picture...