When he responded in the negative, I strongly suggested that we have a follow-up to complete my interview at this great dive – known for signs outside the entrance which state, “Our beer is a cold as your exe’s heart.” Stay tuned for the whole story! I was happy that Warren agr...
The 15-year-old, who has autism, soon decided he wanted to clean up the streets. With the help of Dad, he fixed a trailer to the back of his bike, and started riding around the streets near his house. The youth has cleaned street signs that have been left almost unreadable. ...
By Chris Butt Many homebrewers have experienced brewing an exciting recipe, adding the yeast, and then waiting more than 2 days for signs of fermentation. These circumstances, and the associated anxiety, are most likely due to “underpitching.” That is, not... Vienna...
This notion of the centrality of the English pub has been shared by many popular writers who have written at length on such topics as pub signs, pub entertainment, pub food, pub beer and pub architecture. In discussing these diverse aspects, many writers have noted the uniqueness and peculiari...
Burton is showing signs of bucking that trend with certainly two and possibly three companies either actively searching for premises in or planning to move to the town in the near future. When picking Burton as a base, it’s not just a case of “opening a brewery”, they are choosing to...
I heard back this evening: All systems show signs of liquid damage. Recommendation: replace the computer. Just for the p key? And maybe the sound, but I never have the sound turned on anyway. (Seriously, never.) But… all systems. ...
The Ambiance and Character –The inside is clean and spacious and has a long, attractive bars and numerous booths and a pool table. There are also some old beer signs and memorabilia. It reminded me of a typical sports bar without as many televisions. (#3 – right) ...
Jay, Eric Rose, me at Hollister Brewing near UCSB. I was asked to author my 10 favorite beers of the year for Bend Source Weekly. My first draft clocked in at 1,500 words because I gave a fair amount of thought (and background info) on each one. But my word count is a firm 700...
When should I see the signs of fermentation? If White Labs or Wyeast fermentation will begin 5-15 hours after pitching. As the yeast nears its 4 month shelf life fermentation will begin somewhat later, usually between 15-20 hours. The first sign of fermentation will be a raised airlock. Th...
In England, Ed wrote about signs that he has seen that the pubs in his village are threatened: …the natives of Ripley have long been staunch pub supporters. I mean it’s not like they’ve got anything else to do apart from stay in and watch DVD boxed sets. But it seems no more....