Embrace The Funk

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  • We want the Funk…Give up the funk!

    You’ve got a real type of thing going down – George Clinton So back in July I mentioned 2 potential pieces of news I was excited about…one still needed to be confirmed, which was Linus Hall (Owner of Yazoo Brewing Company) and I were going to use one of my funky barrels to age a…

  • And The Funk Was Embraced

    <brag mode on> Maybe the Mayans were right and 2012 is indeed it because I’m not sure I could have a better beer weekend than this past one. Everything from Chad Yakobson’s awesome talk – to me winning best of show – to a late night Waffle House group run that included “chocolate-peanut butter-bacon-maple syrup…

  • Caleb Staton of Upland Brewing Company Q&A!

    I’m happy to be back with another great Q&A for the month. This week I got the chance to spend some time with Caleb Staton of Upland Brewing Company in Indiana. Last weekend they won Gold at GABF for their “Sour Reserve Geuze”, which I’m jealous of those who got to taste it! So on…

  • ETF News and Some Beer Updates

    Hi! Remember me? It’s been a busy summer and believe me I do love summer, but it’s good to be heading into my brewing season again. I’ve got some neat recipes in mind I can’t wait to brew.  I did brew a Berliner Weisse about a month ago using the awesome Wyeast 3191 blend. I’m…

  • The eBay Debate: Brewer Reactions

    Over the weekend eBay began removing auctions for certain craft beer brands. Most noticeably auctions for unopened bottles of Russian River, Cantillon, Lost Abbey and Hill Farmstead were ended. As of this posting a few new auctions have popped up, so it will be interesting to see if those are removed today. Bottle and growler auctions on…