Beer Weekend—On the road again

This week has been just a tad chaotic. At least for the sports writer in this group, who has barely had a chance to breathe while spending hours at the Pit and Santa Ana Star Center. The good news is the weekend is almost upon us, which means the high school basketball tournament is almost…

Brewology—Brewminator 2: Brewing Day

Fellow beer drinkers and beer lovers…I am proud to say that I have officially brewed my first batch of beer!  Now keep in mind, I’m using the term brewed; I’m only a portion of the way through the process, and I still have a ways to go before I can enjoy a pint of this…

Brewology—Gearing up for the First Brew

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me … This weekend, being a time for the celebration of my birth, I figured I would treat myself to a present.  And what better gift than one that will keep on giving (at least until the bottles run empty).  This weekend I ventured out and begin to…

Brewology—The Mad Science Behind the Pint

This is the first in a series of articles I’ll be doing on craft behind the finished product.  Interested in the science, chemistry and crafting behind brewing?  Then read on!  Keep in mind, I’m no brewmaster; this is simply my own knowledge and experience, so if you have something to add or comment on, please…