About a month ago I stumbled onto Trumer Pils. The original brewery is in Salzburg, but now it is being brewed in Berkeley CA. Wow! To my taste preferences it is the best American beer I have ever drunk. Brings back memories of... (4 replies, last updated by Jim Dorsch April 19, 2006)

In some ways I think “the future is here”... American Micros are now brewing the most incredible Pale Ales, Barleywines, Stouts, Porters... I just can’t see much improving on them... There’s incredible... (86 replies, last updated by Josh February 25, 2007)

Can anyone speak to the differences in Chemex vs French Press vs Clover vs Drip....I have a press that I love, and I am wondering if a Chemex is much better? Do I need one? Confused by all the home brew choices...Thanks (20 replies, last updated by applehome February 9, 2008)

The latest copy of Beer Advocate magazine has an interesting article of an American craft brewer who now brews in Japan. (3 replies, last updated by pinstripeprincess April 13, 2008)

Yep. A barely average IPA when I had it and the not worth the extra cost. It doesn’t hold a candle to tons of American IPAs that are available all over the country. The Physics amber is a little better but not much.... (6 replies, last updated by MOREKASHA April 19, 2009)

The classic book which has inspired thousands of homebrewers is Charlie Papazian’s The Complete Joy of Home Brewing. It has been updated recently & is still a great resource. Also check out the American Homebrewing Assoc.... (10 replies, last updated by The Chemist November 24, 2008)

Recently checked Cheeky Monk Belgium Beer Cafe in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Anyone else brewing themselves in the area? (8 replies, last updated by Veggo June 24, 2009)

This weekend I’m going to Bangor Maine and I’m thinking about going to Sea Dog Brewing Co. has anybody gone? (5 replies, last updated by Passadumkeg August 29, 2008)

I happen to like most of the beers I’ve tried recently at the Ellicott Mills Brewing Company. I definately recommend getting a tasting of several beers to try them – some are better than others. I do take a wee bit of... (5 replies, last updated by orangecrush May 31, 2006)

The brew pub is Boston Beerworks. Also the Lower Depths in Kenmore Sq. has quite a good choice of beer. (24 replies, last updated by CookieLee August 18, 2009)

A while back there was a posting for which there raged a discussion about the liquid of choice for chili. Some say beer and some say not beer. I usually use beer when I brew chili. One 12-oz. bottle for about 5 pounds of chunked... (11 replies, last updated by paulj March 1, 2006)

. Quite delish. On another note: if you can handle the acidity, Central and Latin American coffees work SO beautifully as iced coffees in the summertime. I was a barista for 6 years of my life and I am convinced that cold-brewed... (70 replies, last updated by cafetoasta June 25, 2008)

I’ve done a little research on the topic, including here, and it seems that there is a lot of dissent on the Cuisinart models and some mixed reviews on Capresso. I’m looking for a grind and brew for my BF around the... (42 replies, last updated by jfchappell January 11, 2009)

I recently read something about an American abbey brewed beer. Don’t think it was a Trappist order abbey but an abbey none the less. Anyone hear of it? (1 reply, last updated by JessKidden July 19, 2009)

. Many folks, me included, like Hoppy Hour IPA from the Mash House in Fayetteville, NC. It’s a hoppy American-style IPA. For a Double IPA, I recommend Seeing Double from Foothils Brewing in Winston-Salem, NC. It’s an... (6 replies, last updated by ted February 21, 2007)