The Beer Hunter
In 1989, renowned English writer and journalist Michael J. Jackson starred in the series “The Beer Hunter” for the Discovery Channel. Each episode focused...
Big Monster Brewing – Fixing my Rauchbier
In this episode, I’ve already brewed a beer. It’s a Rauchbier, a style known for it’s smokey sweet aroma and flavor. The problem is,...
The Michigan Medal – My 50 State Medal Pursuit
The story for my Michigan medal starts like a rerun of a television show. It begins with an email notifying me of my win...
Grassy – Know Your Off-Flavors
Description: Grassy off-flavor refers to an undesirable taste and aroma resembling freshly cut grass or vegetal notes in home-brewed beer. It can detract from...
Big Monster Brewing – Put That In Your Beer and Smoke It
Spoiler alert: This is one of the most fun, interesting, and tasty beers I’ve ever made! It started with a ridiculous idea of smoking...
Big Monster Brewing – I Don’t Like Belgian Beers
Saying “I don’t like Belgian Beers” is the quickest way to generalize my preference over the entire range of Belgian beer styles. But, like...
Big Monster Brewing – Air Quote Barrel Aged Old Ale
Changing one of my most awarded beers to make it a different style will prove challenging or stupid. Chances are it’s going to be...
DMS – Know Your Off-Flavors
Description: DMS, which stands for Dimethyl Sulfide, is a compound that can be found in home-brewed beer. It is a sulfur-based compound that can...
Big Monster Brewing – On My Old Kentucky…Common
More and more “lost style” historical beers appear on local breweries’ taproom menus. In this episode, I will jump on that “lost style” train...
Estery – Know Your Off-Flavors
Description: Estery off-flavor refers to the presence of fruity or floral aromas and flavors in home-brewed beer. While some ester formation is desirable in...