Basil simple syrup is easy, versatile and and impressive addition to a home bar. Here’s what you’ll need: -Two parts sugar -One part water -Fresh basil I use a rich simple syrup, using a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water. The sweeter syrup is a little more shelf stable than a basic 1:1 ratio. Plus, […]
52. Oort- Une Annee (2/9/15) 53. Bulmer’s- Strongbow (2/9/25) 54. Abbaye de Leffe- Leffe Blonde (2/10/15) 55. Wyder’s- Reposado Pear (2/13/15) 56-57. Pabst Brewing Company- Pabst Blue Ribbon (2/18/15) 58. Fuggle Stout- Starboard Brewing Company (2/20/15) 59. Edinburgh Ale- Starboard Brewing Company (2/20/15) 60. Ryeteous Rye- Starboard Brewing Company (2/20/15) 61. Bowsprit- Starboard Brewing Company […]
This banana simple syrup is a fun one! Here’s what you’ll need for this lovely tropical syrup: -Two Parts Sugar -One Part Water -One Banana I make a rich simple syrup with a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water, instead of using a basic 1:1 bar version. The 2:1 ratio makes the simple syrup a little more […]
36. Pacifico Clara- Grupo Modelo (1/20/15) 37-38. High Life- Miller Brewing (1/20/15) 39. Imperial Porter- Ten Ninety Brewing Company (1/22/15) 40. Imperial Witbier- Ten Ninety Brewing Company (1/22/15) 41. Demer’s Charm- Starboard Brewing Company (1/23/15) 42. The Back Forty- Starboard Brewing Company (1/23/15) 43. Rigor Mortis Abt- Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel (1/28/15) 44-45. Dunkelweizen- Starboard Brewing Company (1/28/15) […]
This cucumber simple syrup adds a unique layer of freshness to any drink. Here’s what you’ll need: -1 part water -2 parts sugar -1 cucumber I like using rich simple syrup, using a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water. The sweeter syrup lasts a little longer, than a basic 1:1 ratio. Plus, you’ll be using […]
I hope you’ve already fallen in love with my pineapple-basil kombucha, so here’s another take on a basil brew. Strawberry juice is a lot less tart than pineapple, and it blends beautifully with the basil to make a delicate, refreshing brew. Here’s what you’ll need for this cooling blend: -Enough Strawberries to produce 1.5-2oz juice for […]
I am so excited to share this next recipe with you. Pure, unadulterated magic in a bottle. This is a sweey, spicy and utterly refreshing flavor. So without wasting any more words, here’s what you’ll need for pineapple-jalapeno kombucha: -One large Jalapeno -1-1.5oz Pineapple Juice for every 16oz you intend to bottle -Sugar -Black tea kombucha, […]
While I’ve only made beer and kombucha posts so far, part of this blog will eventually focus on cocktails. And creating some delightfully unique components to make them. Here’s what you’ll need for sweet and spicy ginger simple syrup: -Two Parts Sugar -One Part Water -Ginger Root I like to make a rich simple syrup […]
I originally had the idea to made a cucumber-lime simple syrup, but when I found myself with a few empty kombucha bottles, I decided to try out this refreshing flavor. WOW, what a tasty epiphany. Here’s what you’ll need for this cool and tangy batch: -One Cucumber -One Lime -Sugar -Black tea kombucha, ready for secondary […]
I already shared my first chunk of birthday beers, but this next string deserved it’s own post. 27. Funk V.3- Dave’s Brewfarm (1/14/15) 28. Fantasy Factory- Karben4 (1/14/15) 29. Here Gose Nothin’- Destihl (1/14/15) 30. Piercing Pils- Dogfish Head (1/14/15) 31. Maiden Opus- Brenner Brewing Company (1/14/15) 32. 7 Swans-a-Swimming- The Bruery (1/14/15) 33. Dank Imperial Red- […]
Beauty and the Bottle 