Author Archives: The Beerista
Beer and Cookies
Sometimes in life you get lucky and things just work out. This happened to me recently when my homebrewed witbier became ready to consume and Craftbeer.com posted a recipe by We Are Not Martha for fantastic looking white beer cookies. Perfect timing! I couldn’t wait to suit up in my apron and …
Beer & Moana: Recap of a Hawaiian Beer Adventure
A couple of weeks ago I took off to the Big Island of Hawaii to escape the madness of my busy LA life. I stayed in a rental house that turned out to be the guest house of a crazy (in the best way possible) hippy lady. Lots of swimming, …
Why can’t music venues and craft beer get along?
I love music almost as much as I love beer, so it saddens me that going to see a concert and drinking good beer seems to be mutually exclusive. The beer selection at the bar is usually on par with professional sporting events. You’re lucky if they have Sierra Nevada, …
Wake up and Smell the Spent Grain
When I woke up this morning it was cold and rainy outside, making my normal 6:30 am gym outing very painful. Experimenting with spent grain baking seemed like a much better idea, especially since I brewed a Saison on Sunday (great timing for the winter weather) and have a fresh …
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: American Craft Beer Week
Hey guess what? Today kicks off the 6th annual American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). As if any of us need a reason to enjoy craft beer, this week allows us to celebrate and raise a glass to all the wonderful craft brewers in the world who are filling our fridges …
‘Mosas 2 ways
I love mimosas, let’s be clear about that. Champagne and OJ is one of those great combinations that was just meant to be. However, I find myself getting bored from time to time and straying from the classic go-to. At a recent brunch, I decided to give my guests options …
It’s a new Easter: Homebrew Easter baskets, beermosas, and some Queen.
Brunch is one of my favorite ways to let a Sunday pass by. Hell, really any event, any day of the week that involves large spreads of home cooked food, endless champagne and good company that result in afternoon naps (or an 8pm bedtime) is my favorite way to pass …