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5-Minute Mentor: Spike Buckowski

On Dec 18, 2009, I attended a Terrapin beer tasting in Franklin, Tenn., hosted by Terrapin founder and brewmaster Spike Buckowski. Afterward, I had a chance to meet Buckowski and he was kind enough to answer a few homebrewing questions for me on camera. In the following video—the first in the “5-Minute Mentor” series—he discusses [...]

Terrapin Beer Tasting With Spike Buckowski

On Saturday, Dec. 18, Terrapin Beer Company founder and brewmaster Spike Buckowski hosted a Terrapin beer tasting in the Nashville suburb of Franklin, Tenn.

The Art of Homebrewing: I’m Doing It Wrong

I’ve been brewing beer pretty intently for over a year and a half. I’ve brewed several all-grain batches and my beer is tasting better than ever, but I’ve realized something recently: I’ve been doing it wrong.

Four Bourbon County Vanillas and a Funeral

I’ve got to just come right out and say it: 2010 has been a really shitty year. Fortunately I was able to go on several beer-related trips this year, or even parlay non-beer trips into new beer experiences through bar visits or brewery tours. Such was the case on a recent unexpected trip to Chicago.

Gifts From—and to—the Craft Beer World

I recently received an assignment to write a beer lover’s gift guide for the blog MagaScene.com, and the first must-include item that popped into my head was a pair of earrings. Yes, earrings.

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