Monthly Archives: August 2015

Judging A Brew By Its Color

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Calee

As humans, we tend to taste first with our eyes. This makes sense, since it’s much safer to judge a piece of food from a distance before we actually put it in our mouth. We tend to judge beer the … Continue reading →

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Grilling With Beer–In the Meat and the Smoke

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Calee

Beer and BBQs—a classic summer pairing! Cookouts are also one of my favorite times to try new beer and food pairings, because you can include the beer at different stages for different effects. Begin with a marinade made with the … Continue reading →

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California Beer Festivals – From the Mountains to the Shore

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Calee

Mendocino Brewing just returned from two excellent fests, the California Beer Festival in Santa Cruz, and the Brews, Jazz and Funk fest at Squaw Valley, and what a great time! The Squaw Valley festival always brings out a fun crowd, … Continue reading →

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Talon Double IPA Lemon Bars

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Calee

IPA and lemon-citrus go together very well, and this Talon IPA Lemon Bar recipe is an excellent way to showcase the pairing. I’ve usually thought lemon bars were a bit sweet, but the addition of Talon IPA to the recipe … Continue reading →

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