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December 19, 2005
Bah Humbug Christmas Ale
I stoked the yule log fire last night and sat down to enjoy a Wychwood Bah Humbug Christmas Ale and a glass of Dalwhinnie 15 year old Single Malt Scotch. The warmth of the hot flames and the smooth Scotch in my belly set me in the perfect mood for such a fantastic beer. If you like a holiday ale to retain some residual sugars, this beer will not disappoint. Bah Humbug has the perfect mix of deep caramel malt and a low to moderate hoppy bite to jazz it up. It pours a reddish-brown with some malt for nose candy. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and the taste is slightly spiced, if not a little raisin-like... although that could just be the anticipation of sugar plums dancing in my head! (Okay, bad joke) This Christmas ale is not one to be missed. The price was a bit steep at $3.99, but once a year it is worth picking up a gift for yourself and saying Bah Humbug to everyone else!
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December 14, 2005
Quaffable Chemistry: The Science of Beer Flavors
Homebrewers and beer drinkers alike should find the following article a very interesting read. Here is a quick excerpt:
"Beer brewing is among the tastiest of chemical experiments. Problem is, the reactions that begin with the first manipulations of the barley grain don't stop once the beer is in the bottle. The dynamic molecular world in all stored brews continues to alter flavors, sometimes overshadowing the tastes that a beer drinker loves with other flavors so offensive that they're likened to skunk spray and cardboard."
Read more about Quaffable Chemistry: The Science of Beer Flavors in Science News
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December 08, 2005
BeerAdvocate becomes the largest US Beer Community
Boston, MA - BeerAdvocate has become the largest and fastest growing US beer community both on- and off-line. The popular on-line beer resource, founded in 1996 by brothers Jason and Todd Alström, reached a milestone of 50,000+ registered members worldwide, making it second to the UK-based Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) with 75,000+ members and founded in 1971.
Read the full Press Release about BeerAdvocate becoming the largest US Beer Community
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