An introduction to farmhouse ales is a liberating experience for those who live by the rules of endless possibilities.

Comfort in that which is bitter ... why then, do so many Americans shun the bitter and gravitate to the sweet?

Deep down, you know that you need to understand the basics, but you were never one for slowing down and reading the directions, especially for a complex project.

These are the “extremes” in personality, the mirror image of a phenomenon happening in America – the phenomenon of “Extreme Beer.”

When he said his name was Ron Extract, I laughed. How far will an importer of premium craft beer stretch a joke? All the way to Belchertown, Massachusetts?

Shipyard Brewing of Portland, Maine has brought the romance of tradition into the 21st century, while still preserving the proud heritage of the past with Export Ale – that sweet, golden nectar-of-the-gods with a distinctively subtle hop bite.

Gary Spedding, PhD, founder of Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services, LLC, uses his rich background in biochemistry and sensory perception for the benefit of his clients, who won 23 medals at the the Great American Beer Festival in 2006.

The grape and the grain may live side-by-side, but few think of the most common link between the two, that of water.

The Beer Fox says, “A taste of Northern culture - hearty and full of vitamin-rich goodness.”

The Holiday season is filled with rushed preparations - setting the menu for parties and dinners, shopping for the little ones, decorating, and baking. Still, you have to stop long enough to eat, but may not want to spend precious hours on the basics.