Rob McFerren: Tips for craft beer, holiday meal pairings
With the Holiday season right around the corner here are some suggestions for craft beer pairings to enjoy with your Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. There is an abundance of great…
Rob McFerren: Home-brewed beer
Almost all professional brewers at one time early in their careers brewed beer on a small scale in their homes. Brewing your own beer is fun and a great way…
Craft breweries are all over California.
Rob McFerren: Craft beer carbonation
Carbonation in craft beer is an important aspect and the level of carbonation can vary widely depending on the style of beer. The effects of carbonation strongly influence a beer’s…
Craft breweries are all over California.
Rob McFerren: Pumpkin beer season gets closer
It’s hard to believe that we are already in September, but as fall approaches and we head into October and November, a growing selection of pumpkin beers will start appearing…
Rob McFerren: Growing craft beer scene in Ventura County
As Los Angeles County just keeps growing in the number of craft breweries and has hit the 90-plus mark, Ventura County also has seen a lot of growth in small…
There are various craft breweries in California.
Rob McFerren: The California Craft Beer Summit
Coming Sept. 12 through 14 will be the fifth annual California Craft Beer Summit, which is scheduled to be held in Long Beach this year. The last four summits were…
Rob McFerren: The California Craft Brewers Association
The California Craft Brewers Association, or the CCBA, has the most members of any state craft brewers association in the United States. Formed in 1989, the CCBA’s purpose is to…
Rob McFerren: Craft beer cocktails
A trend that has taken off in the last few years, especially in the warmer weather, is the abundance of beer cocktails that are popping up at bars and restaurants.…
Rob McFerren: Craft beer to pair with barbecue sauce
Craft Beer and barbecue go hand in hand as one of the many grilling options during the summer months. There are many variations on barbecue sauce recipes and their flavor…
There are various craft breweries in California.
Rob McFerren: Sour beers
Unlike modern brewing, which is done in a sterile environment to guard against the intrusion of wild yeast or bacteria, sour beers require some form of bacteria to get those…
Rob McFerren: L.A. Beer Week 2019
Each year, the Los Angeles County Brewers Guild puts on an amazing week of craft beer events called L.A. Beer Week. This year, the week will start with the Kick-off…
Rob McFerren: Craft beer containers
With so many craft breweries opening in the last few years there are numerous ways to take home fresh, independently produced hand-crafted beer. Most breweries, including brew pubs, are packaging…
There are various craft breweries in California.
Rob McFerren: The Saison experience
Saisons, or farmhouse ales, are a style of beer that almost became extinct. They were traditionally brewed at the beginning of winter for warmer-weather consumption in Belgium and parts of…
Rob McFerren: Can beer be healthy?
There have been a lot of studies over the years relating to the health benefits of consuming alcoholic beverages. Drinking wine has always seemed to be the healthiest choice. You…
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Rob McFerren: Craft beer around the world
Craft beer popularity has exploded in the United States recently, and that growth does not seem to be slowing at all. In fact, California leads the nation with more than…
There are various craft breweries in California.
Rob McFerren: Tasting the malt
Craft Beer, in its’ simplistic form, includes barley malt, hops, water and yeast in the brewing process with each of these four ingredients playing a very important roll in the…
There are various craft breweries in California.
Some Beers’ Styles Expand Imagination, Alcohol Content
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Tis’ the Season for Sugar, Spice and Hops
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The traditional Oktoberfest beer style is Marzen which has a rich malty flavor and a clean dry finish. Metro Creative
Rob McFerren: Oktoberfest celebrations
Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world with more than 6 million people attending in Germany alone! Each year it is held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and the…
Hazy India Pale Ales
One of the new trends in the Craft Brewing world lately is a new style of beer called New England India Pale Ale. These beers originated in the northeast and…
