Preparation W

Haha, not what you think! The "w" was beautiful...dark, aromatic, sweet... It took a few days to get ready for the first brew day on the Sabco BrewMagic 350. The system had been relocated, and this was the test day. Worst case, the price of the grain and the cleaning/sanitizing agents would be the cost … Continue reading Preparation W

The Beer Bloggers Conference 2013 – Boston

TheBrewSherpa and TheBrewSherpette are readying themselves for the BBC13 (Beer Bloggers Conference) in Boston, Massachusetts. Ready yourselves for updates on the state of the Craft Beer industry, beer blogging trends, saucy tidbits, and maybe some private glimpses of a deep sea fishing adventure in the works out of Gloucester. My grandfather painted many world-class seascapes … Continue reading The Beer Bloggers Conference 2013 – Boston

SABCO BrewMagic

Thank you, Dad. You were a beer drinker, audiophile, master chess player, photographer, Opera lover, foodie, and overall affecionado of the good life.Here I stand, with a SABCO Brew-Magic bought in your memory, as a fellow beer lover. We set up the system, ran water through it, and purchased all grains to brew our … Continue reading SABCO BrewMagic

Field of Dreams

If you build it, (they) will come. There is no greater proof of this message than in the fields of Greensboro, Vermont. Nearly one mile up a dirt road, sits an old farmhouse and a nondescript barn. Lush green fields surround the area, and the grass sways pensively in light breeze on this hot June … Continue reading Field of Dreams

I Ain’t Mad at Cha

Ok, I admit I had a less than attractive mental image of what a “mad taco” might infer… On a very recent beercation to Vermont, with the goal of visiting Hill Farmstead (http://www.hillfarmstead.com/), The Alchemist (http://www.alchemistbeer.com/), and finding some of Lawson’s Finest Liquids (http://www.lawsonsfinest.com/), thebrewsherpa and I ended up in Warren, Vermont. Yes, anyone can … Continue reading I Ain’t Mad at Cha

Belgian Beercation – September 1, 2012

So yes, it is now almost two months since we returned from Belgium...the memories are as fresh as ever. Belgian beers, especially the big ones, even at room temperature, have become the favorites of TheBrewSherpa and TheBrewSherpette. Going through photo histories reminded us that we never finished our blogs about the Belgium trip. So in … Continue reading Belgian Beercation – September 1, 2012

The abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren – September 2, 2012

TheBrewSherpa, TheBrewSherpette, and their amazing Belgian friend, Dirk, took a Sunday cruise to visit the abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvletern. The day started at Cafe Leffe, as usual, for brunch in Brussels. TheBrewSherpa and TheBrewSherpette then proceeded to the train station in Brussels Centale to Antwerp. Dirk met us in Antwerp and we joined … Continue reading The abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren – September 2, 2012

VINTAGE BEER AND SODA CANS FOR SALE

Beer_Can_Inventory We have decided to place our inventory of vintage beer and soda cans on the market. The cans will be available as singles or in groups. We are in the process of developing our expecting values and uploading photographs, however, in the meanwhile, please contact us if you have an interest in acquiring them … Continue reading VINTAGE BEER AND SODA CANS FOR SALE

Belgian Beercation – August 29-30, 2012

Trip to the airport was seamless; we were finally headed to Brussels, Belgium, attending Belgian Beer Weekend Edition 14. We celebrated arrival at Newark by opening one of TheBrewSherpa’s home-brewed black ales. What a great way to start our beercation (or isn’t this a business trip for research purposes?). Being early to the airport provided … Continue reading Belgian Beercation – August 29-30, 2012

Belgian Beer Weekend Edition 14 … Here we come!

TheBrewSherpa and TheBrewSherpette are readying themselves for a trip to Newark International Airport heading for Belgium this afternoon. We will be attending the Belgian Beer Weekend (http://www.belgianbrewers.be/) in Brussels, and planning to bike around the countryside sipping various beers. Stay tuned as we enter the beer capital of the world, and attempt to taste as … Continue reading Belgian Beer Weekend Edition 14 … Here we come!